O Boticário 2016 EDP

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Intense Cats

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O Boticário Intense Cats is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Intense Cats opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Violet, Tuberose, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Vanilla. O Boticário's Intense Cats carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A feline-inspired floral that's a bit of a mixed bag; some find it a purr-fectly unique autumn scent, others struggle with its blend of sharp greens and sweet florals.
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Intense Cats 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its moderate sillage and longevity make it versatile for various settings, though the musky floral depth leans more towards evening and cooler weather. It's too complex and warm for sports, but works well for a relaxed date or a special casual outing.

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

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

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

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated O Boticário says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Intense Cats opens with a surprising scratch of green notes, brightened by a whisper of bergamot and mandarin. This sharp start quickly melts into a lush bouquet of jasmine, violet, and tuberose, lending a rich, creamy floral heart. The dry down is a warm, musky embrace, with sandalwood and patchouli adding depth, and a touch of frankincense bringing a mysterious, resinous quality to a vanilla-sweetened base.

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