Rue Broca 2015 EDP

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Pride Intense

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Rue Broca Pride Intense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015. Pride Intense opens with Lavender, Geranium, and Apple, settles into a heart of Amber, Sandalwood, and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Oakmoss. Rue Broca's Pride Intense carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a proper divisive scent - you'll either love its intense, woody-sweet charm or recoil from its perceived synthetic nature. If you're a fan of Pure XS, you'll likely dig this bold, long-lasting contender.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Powdery
  • Classic
  • Sweet
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Pride 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its potent projection and longevity make it less suitable for office environments, as noted by reviewers. It's much more at home in social settings like parties or dates where its intense woody and warm spicy accords can shine without overwhelming those around you.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • 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

Pride Intense launches with a clean, aromatic lavender and a crisp apple note, quickly giving way to a rich heart of creamy sandalwood and earthy patchouli. As it settles, a deep, mossy cedar and musk base emerges, creating a complex, powdery-woody aroma with a lingering sweetness that some describe as a 'Coca-Cola' vibe.

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