Carven 2016 EDT

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L'Eau Intense

by Francis Kurkdjian , Jérôme di Marino

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Carven L'Eau Intense is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016, created by Francis Kurkdjian and Jérôme di Marino. L'Eau Intense opens with Lemon, Grapefruit, and Mint, settles into a heart of Birch, Lavender, Cardamom, and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Amber and Cedar. Carven's L'Eau Intense carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect sharp, distinctive freshness with beast mode performance, just be warned - some find it therapeutic, others an absolute scrubber.
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  • Fresh
  • Energetic
  • Modern
  • Clean
  • Bold
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L'Eau Intense Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its impressive longevity and strong sillage, along with its fresh and clean profile, make it suitable for casual and sports wear, but require a lighter hand for office settings. For formal occasions, its sharp, intense freshness might be a bit too much.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

A vibrant blast of zesty grapefruit and lemon cuts through a crisp mint opening. This invigorating start then smoothly transitions into an aromatic heart of clean lavender, spicy ginger, and cardamom, underpinned by the green woody nuances of birch. The base unfolds with a refined blend of cedar and warm amber, adding a touch of sophisticated depth.

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