Euphoria Intense

It's odd that Calvin Klein decided to bring out an Intense version of Euphoria 16 years after the original release, but I'm so here for it! What a breath of fresh air between all the random flankers that sometimes have nothing to do with the original. Euphoria was and is a standout and a pioneer of the fruitchouli genre, even though it officially doesn't have patchouli in the notes. Deep, dark, very fruity, but not as sugary sweet as many of its successors. I always liked it, but never had it. A few years ago I retested it, but in the end it was just a bit too sharp for me and made me noseblind quickly. Now this is everything I wanted Euphoria to be! When I first smelled Euphoria Intense I had a flash of nostalgia to the time the original was first issued. Make of that what you will, I won't speculate about reformulations of a scent I never owned. If you forget about the short notes list for a moment, you will smell all the important elements of Euphoria's DNA: Tart juicy pomegranate, sleek ebony woods, warm amber. Patch, of course. It smells like the color of the bottle. The blackcurrant nectar is a delicious addition to the scent profile. I find this creamier than the EDP, which is exactly what I missed there. They seem to have left out the watery floral notes of lotus and violet this time, which is another huge plus. I can't say if this is really more intense than the original, I found that quite strong, too. But it's just what I want from an "Intense" flanker: A rich, warm and deep version of the pillar fragrance. Love it!

I have been testing/wearing CK Euphoria Intense now for the past three days. As a sporadic wearer of the original Euphoria, in the Fall & Winter, I find the Intense to be much richer and complex. All the original notes are there, the green apple, pear, the hint of vanilla and patch. I find the Intense version actually "softer", in that, each element is present yet more rounded and not as harsh. Here's where that depth comes in. I get touches of fig, vibernum, Five spice and a bit of bergamot as well. That being said, the added depth and complexity punch up the longevity and sillage. Not being a big fan of vanilla and really sweet syrupy fragrances, I was tentative about CK Euphoria Intense as the original tends to hold onto the orchid/vanilla note throughout the longevity. What impressed me is, this perfume is not too "sugary sweet" like Angel. If you like the original Thierry Mugler Angel and CK original Euphoria, give the Intense version a try....I doubt you'll be disappointed and you may just find a new signature fragrance for the Fall & Winter that's much more cultured and unique. In a blind fragrance test, I would have guessed this perfume came from a high end "Boutique" perfume House. notes: fig, green apple, vanilla, patchouli, amber, bergamot, black orchid, apple blossom, black current longevity: 6-8 hours sillage: moderate to strong Price: $$ Great Value Overall, a lovely, unique perfume, that's rare in the mass market.

I love Euphoria. It is aptly named and while I respect others’ opinions and how they experience that perfume, I’ve found it unique, long lasting, transportive, and beautiful. I saw Euphoria Intense for a decent price and decided to give it a try. I don’t know why I haven’t tried it before now, much as I love Euphoria. While it doesn’t share listed notes with the original Hot Couture, at first wearing it reminded me strongly of it. There is a similar fruitiness, depth, complexity, and resinous lasting power that I just love. There is definitely heat in its strength. I’m extremely happy with this purchase - I will wear it by itself, but I will also use it to add a different layer to Euphoria as they differ enough that it should be a lovely enhancement. EI has 12+ hour longevity on me - I smell it all day, through the beautiful sweet incensey drydown. I had despaired of ever finding something I loved that performed the way vintage perfumes did - ecstatic to find Euphoria Intense - purchasing a backup! For me, Longevity 10/10, Sillage 10/10, Scent 10/10.

I bought the original Calvin Klein Euphoria in 2005 when it was first debuted. It was my first signature fragrance, and I wore it all throughout high school. Sometime around 2008, it was reformulated to have a more pronounced patchouli note that, to me, smelled like dried down cat urine. I hated it. This smells how I remember the original Euphoria smelling. It smells exactly how it looks--purple. It's perfectly balanced and deep without feeling heavy. It's not too musky, not too fruity, not too floral. My sister took one whiff of me and said, "that smells dreamy." Dreamy is the perfect word for this. And it lasts forever on skin and clothes. I know some people prefer this as a winter fragrance, but I love the way it projects in the Georgia summer, and I think it works for all seasons. I'm so happy to have my signature fragrance back!

I blind bought a full bottle of this because one of my good friends wore the OG euphoria in high school. Back then (2006/07) euphoria smelled unique but too mature. I didn’t dislike it though, it was just so different from what was popular in our age group at the time (I was wearing Ralph RL and Into the Blue Escada). I wanted to smell Euphoria again but wanted a little difference from what my friend wore so I bought this based on reviews—and I LOVE it. When I first sprayed I though it smelled good, but it just keeps getting better. Long lasting too! It’s an effortlessly sexy, day or night fragrance. Perfect for fall and winter (maybe spring or summer too but I’ll have to test it then—thinking it’ll be too heavy tho). I love the simple notes. I keep smelling it in the air around me and thinking mmm what’s that smell?!