Intense Instant Crush
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2025 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Taraf Black
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one is a properly divisive beast, a love-it-or-hate-it flanker that throws a leather-heavy punch. Forget the original, this 'Intense' version carves its own bold, polarising path. It's either a sweet, leathery dream or a nightmare of burnt rubber and overpowering synthetic notes.
This budget-friendly Middle Eastern gem is surprisingly complex, offering a sweet, warm embrace that often defies its price tag. It's a crowd-pleaser for those who love a subtly oudy, saffron-tinged amber, though some find the opening a bit sharp and the blend inconsistent.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 7% |
| Floral | 9% | 12% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 2% | 5% |
| Sweet | 28% | 32% |
| Warm | 15% | 20% |
| Woody | 18% | 14% |
| Earthy | 18% | 19% |
| Animalic | 18% | 19% |
| Fresh | 6% | 6% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent performance and strong, leathery, gourmand accords make this unsuitable for close-quarters office wear. It's a fantastic fit for dates and evening events where its bold character can shine without overwhelming, but it needs to be worn in cooler weather.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its sweet and resinous profile, combined with generally good projection for the price, makes it better suited for evenings or cooler weather. While some find it light enough for casual wear, its bold character might be a bit much for most office environments.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Vanilla, Warm Spicy accords and Rose, Oakmoss notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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