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Intense

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Chris Adams Intense is an Eau de Parfum. Intense opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Juniper, and Apple, settles into a heart of Floral Notes, Pine, Rose, and Violet Leaf, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Chris Adams's Intense carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a proper grown-up number, a woody-aromatic that leans traditionally masculine despite what the marketing might say. It's got a certain no-nonsense elegance and a clean finish that makes it remarkably versatile.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Classic
  • Confident
  • Elegant
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Intense Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Juniper34%
Apple32%
Lemon22%
Bergamot12%
Heartas listed
Floral Notes30%
Pine30%
Violet Leaf30%
Rose11%
Baseas listed
Cedar29%
Sandalwood27%
Amber27%
Musk17%

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

Its woody, aromatic and citrus composition leans towards spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, woody-aromatic profile makes it excellent for office and formal wear, without being overpowering. It's also suitable for dates or casual outings where a refined presence is desired, though perhaps a bit too formal for vigorous sport.

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
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Intense opens with a crisp, invigorating burst of juniper and zesty bergamot, brightened by a hint of green apple. As it settles, a refined floral heart emerges, with delicate rose and green violet leaf intertwined with the aromatic freshness of pine. The dry down is all about classic woodlands: rich cedar and creamy sandalwood, softened by clean musk and a warm amber embrace. It's a scent that feels both fresh and grounded.

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