Costume National Scents 2002 EDP

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Scent Intense

by Laurent Bruyère

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Costume National Scents Scent Intense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2002, created by Laurent Bruyère. Scent Intense opens with Bergamot, Cardamom, and Tea, settles into a heart of Davana, Hibiscus, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Costume National Scents's Scent Intense carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Scent Intense is a divisive one - you'll either adore its mysterious, bold character or find it too sharp and heavy. It's a love-it-or-hate-it amber with a green, floral twist, certainly worthy of signature scent status if it clicks with your skin.
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  • Mysterious
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Warm
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Scent Intense Eau de Parfum 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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

While some find it an 'intimate' scent, many others describe it as a 'loud' and 'dark' fragrance with great longevity and sillage, making it less suitable for a typical office and excellent for evening dates or formal events. Its unique profile and potential for strong projection lend itself more to social rather than active settings.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

Opens with an aromatic blend of green tea and zesty bergamot, softened by warm cardamom. The heart unfolds into a rich floral bouquet of jasmine and hibiscus, given an exotic, wine-like depth by davana. The base settles into a luxurious, slightly animalic leather and creamy sandalwood, underscored by earthy patchouli and a dark, enveloping ambergris, all smoothed over with a hint of vanilla.

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