Pipe Bomb Intense

I initially purchased samples of Pipe Bomb and Pipe Bomb Pink. Pipe Bomb Pink was a no-go for me; it's heavier on the metallic note and the wax crayon addition throws me off. I did appreciate the rose note however. Pipe Bomb (regular) proved to be more promising. I really enjoyed the original composition however it was very weak; I hardly had enough time to decipher what I was smelling before it vanished. Needless to say, it did not wear well... or at all for that matter. Yet, I really liked the clean, mechanic smell. So, I took the chance on purchasing Pipe Bomb Intense, obviously hoping that "intense" meant that I could actually smell the fragrance. Thankfully, that was case. This is way more concentrated and powerful than the original. Intense lasted a good eight hours on me. Although, I've noticed that this scent performs best when the wearer is active. I don't notice it often when I'm idle, but, when I'm moving around and sweating, this scent brightens. It's definitely not a consistent aroma, but rather it drifts in and out. Iso E Super definitely plays a role in here, but it doesn't show up as woody as it does in Molecule 01 (01 smells like a guinea pig cage to me). The metallic note is great and strong. It smells like what I'd imagine aluminum or steel sheet metal to smell like; it's very sharp and silver–– not coppery at all if that makes sense. I think the sea note aids that. There is a crisp, saltiness to the composition. The amber in this doesn't play a big role. If anything, it supports the subtle earthiness (griminess) of the scent alongside the saltwater. The amber in this isn't a typical warm, complex element; it's definitely cooler and woodier. Overall, I'd definitely say that this leans masculine, but I could see it being used as an enhancer to something more floral or fruity. I'm a fan.

I bought Pipe Bomb originally which other people could smell on me but I could not smell on myself, even after about ten minutes—strange. This is everything I loved about it for those ten minutes and then some. I love it so much that I rarely want to wear anything else. It's metallic, almost salty, so distinct that I love smelling it on my clothes after I and I receive compliments on it often. I find it refreshing, never heavy; I especially like it in the summer, as I think warm skin really makes it shine. I hope they never stop producing it or I'll be devastated.

Beautifully sharp scent that unfortunately doesn't last very long or have much projection at all. I still keep buying it somehow even though the formula they've been using for the last few years has never improved in terms of its sillage or longevity. It smells like a gust of cold air blowing off steel pipes that are stuffed with some kind of sweet burning resin.

Pipe Bomb Intense shocked with a sharp chemical opening, but quickly settled into a subtle yet delectable salty-metallic fragrance appropriate for everyday wear. Evocative and strange without veering into off-putting. Good longevity. Slight masculine lean. While the sillage is a little lacking, it doesn't detract from my enjoyment of this fragrance.

Cool, unique scent. That said, I can mostly just smell a lot of Ambroxan and ISO e Super, making the price point on this seem steep. The Ambergris scent does seem v. Natural, though! As others mentioned, the longevity and silage are quite low.