Scent Intense

Few scents will move my opinion 180 degrees from repulsion to eye-rolling pleasure. It may have been COVID, or the bottle or my nose developing, but this one did. At first I needed to immediately scrub it off, but after more than a year in storage, an AMBER-WOODY beauty emerged. Scent Intense has a thick, resinous and incense-y amber with a sweet tea & hibiscus note in the air. (Benefits from dark storage after first sprays to really blossom and sweeten - a year or more). Contrast to Bentley for Men Intense: These are different but similar with the thick, resinous amber. The tea note in the air sweetens as it dries down coming close to the plum-y rum note in BFMI. Contrast to Ambre Lumiere Molinard: These are different, but again the thick, sweet and resinous amber is similar. AL doesn't have tea or hibiscus. Contrast to Ambre Sultan Serge Lutens: These are different, but the amber is similarly thick and resinous. AS has the standout bayleaf instead of tea & hibiscus. Contrast to Armaf Niche Oud: Another Amber Fougere, these have some similarities while they're still quite different. Similar thick and resinous amber but Armaf Niche Oud is spicier and lacks the tea-hibiscus combo. Overall: Well above average performance, this scent has grown on me and my appreciation continues to develop the longer I have this in my collection. It's a love for me. Enjoy!

Perplexing at first. On spray, I was determined to smell amber, woods, maybe flowers and at least a hint of tea. But instead got something a little crude, slippery and gently sour with a sweet undertone. Giving in to suggestion and stretching my imagination, I decided I thought I could smell sour hibiscus blossoms, but then it didn't seem floral at all. Amber? Maybe a salty accord created with botanic ingredients. At one point I also thought I caught a whiff of an old, dilapidated wood jetty infused with salty beach air, perhaps some agarwood (oud)--even then I was pushing way too hard for the reported notes to make sense. Directly to the brand's website I went. Amber and cystine are the notes mentioned. Cystine? Apparently a sulfurous amino acid found in human hair, skeletal and connective tissues and digestive enzymes. No wonder people here are smelling sex, sweat, flesh and devils. That in combination with a transformation into a gentle, sweet sandalwood and amber drydown actually makes for an incredibly magnetizing fragrance if you don't think too hard about the notes. And if you just embrace the effect--it might even turn you on. I think this fragrance also functions much like a mood ring, transformative and dependent on the aura you're projecting; very reactive to your unique chemistry. Indeed an enigmatic skin scent in the truest sense.

SI opens with a dense and humid concoction of smoked tea, amber soaked patchouli, and rich florals tucked in the madness of the jungle this fume is. I can't help but imagine stumbling up some ancient ritual in the heart of the Amazon, so beautiful yet so foreign to the civilized world - it feels carnal and bewildering! The fume hits you in waves - sometimes it's a pleasant amber, sometimes it's a humid patchouli, and other times it's a dense smoked woodscent. This fume is magical in its own right and something everyone should experience. It drifts somewhere between masculine and femenine and it comes off as more of a beautiful/sexy scent on me - it is amazing if that's your thing! Some 8 or so hours later, the scent begins to transform into a deliciously creamy and floral white musk that lingers for hours more. Truly an experience to get lost in! As a side note, this smells like the offspring of two very well-known fumes - Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain Pour Homme and Miss Dior Cherie! I saved this for the end of the review because I didn't want to ruin the perception. Scent Intense still has a tribal magic all of its own though! Day 45 - Undeserved Punishment Listening to: Florence + The Machine - Seven Devils

First impression? Meh. Honestly, when I first tried Costume National, it didn't blow me away. It felt too aggressive, maybe even a little stuffy, with this strange, intense note that just didn't "click" with me right away. I set it aside, thinking it was just another hyped-up, average perfume. And then the weather got cold. And, people, I absolutely fell crazy in love with this fragrance! With the drop in temperature, the scent completely transformed. The initial aggressiveness vanished, and an incredible depth and warmth emerged. It became rich, comforting, and unbelievably sophisticated. Now I smell a perfect blend of spices, amber, and a creamy woody note that is absolutely addictive. Now I wear it constantly, and every time I put it on, I feel special. The longevity is beast mode, and the projection is perfectly balanced—people notice it, but it doesn't choke the room. Costume National is definitely a perfume that demands colder weather and one that, personally, needed a second chance for me to understand its genius. An absolute recommendation, but be patient with it! 10+/10

As most of the fragrances from Chypre group, Scent Intense on me starts cold, with lovely patchouli dominating. Actually I've always thought that I dislike patchouli in perfume, but as it seems - I just didn't start with the best patchouli. Soon the hibiscus appears together with tea note and start's to remind iced red tea, for me this ansamble is very enjoyable. This could be a perfect, sophisticated fragrance for hot summer nights when you just need something elegant, but cold enough. The scent itself is very feminine and classy. I love the part when jasmin starts to show it's face as then the fragrance becomes sweeter and even a bit smoky. At the end of the heart phase the scent becomes a little bit warmer, I suspect from amber and sandalwood. This, as many other niche fragrances, is a little bit weird, but in a good way, I find this extremely easy to wear and I think this could be a wonderful summer perfume. Recommended! But do not blind buy.

This was quite the surprise to me when I first put it on. Of all the unexpected things...it smelled like some kind of Barbie perfume I had as a child--a tad plastic with synthetic florals. I actually LOVE that scent, and it made me very nostalgic. Made me remember brushing Barbie's stringy hair. Then some aromatic black tea joined in the heart, not long enough, as I go gaga for black tea. I wish the perfume remained that way the whole time--black tea and Barbie perfume. In any case, I did enjoy the drydown too, which consisted of a surprisingly smooth amber base, embellished with spice, maybe black peppercorn. In fact, this is one of the best ambers I have smelled in recent memory. It leans a bit masculine at the drydown, where all hints of Barbie perfume have dissipated. Smells fairly classy yet suitable for casual days.

Yet another amazing perfume. I let my brother try it, and we both find it unisex. On me it smells very strong of tar in the beginning, but not in a repellant way... just nice and a bit distant and cold to. Guided by the notes listed you may think it ́s a hot, warm fragarance but just like Aeternitas i find it crisp and fresh. I like it now in the summer, but I think it would do great all the year around. After a short while the tar (amber I guess) becomes sweeter, layered with flowers, something woody, some tea and I know it isn ́t listed, but i can definitly smell something fruity, most like dried fruits... Being such a strange fragrance I still concider it to be quite unoffensive and nice. Not for everyone I think, if you don ́t like perfumes with a "smoked" note in it, you probably wont like this.

Wow. Just wow. Picked this up today for a ridiculously stupid price. (Want a bargain? Look for gift sets left over from the Jan sales. Bingo) $70AUD for shower gel, deodorant and 100ml EDP. Steal. I get an opening mix of green tea and bergamot. The sandalwood, like it does in Homme EDP and Parfum, hits you almost immediately. The amber, patchouli and leather combine beautifully. Definitely a unisex scent. I think it leans slightly more masculine, but that’s my DNA talking. I could see the Mrs pulling this off just as well. Projection isn’t overly strong. Between moderate and strong. Longevity is bang on. 8-10 hours on 3-4 sprays. Any more and you’re overdoing it. This reminds me of a scent I wore years ago and, for the life of me, I can’t recall which one. Sublime. 👌🏻

blasonato, preso come status symbol da una miriade di uomini, straindossato tra i calciatori, molto trendy. e dire che è nato come un profumo femminile minimale! nonostante io sia incline ad un certo snobismo e abbia non poche reticenze a provare profumi molto venduti, non posso negare che scent intense sia molto interessante. si tratta di un accordo che ha come nota predominante l'ambra; epperò non la solita ambra resinosa e dolce, calda e avvolgente. qui c'è un'ambra orgogliosamente sintetica, secca, sottile, molto rinfrescante. ricorda quella grigia di balmain, ma stavolta è ancora più rinverdita da sentori di tè verde, ibiscus e gelsomino (appena accennato). la durata è impressionante e il sillage enorme. molto buono.

My absolute favorite. Reminds me of my time in NYC in my 20s when I was reckless and everything was fun, especially at night. Hear a lot of complaint about the synthetic nature of this scent and I don’t care. It’s as sexy now as it was when I bought my first bottle blind at Barney’s on the Upper East Side . Dark, but not standoffish. Mysterious, but not obtuse. Unique, but not so eccentric it’s a freak show (looking at you Aedes de Venustas Signature). This one still turns heads and gets compliments and gets you laid. More people ask me what I’m wearing when I wear this than anything else. Probably best for fall and winter and for me, at least, it’s a “going out” scent...not really “going to work”.

Absolutely beautiful! Green notes clash with spices, fall on an ambery bed. Spicy cinnamon teams up with soft woody sandalwood, and mix with a green accord of tea, bergamot, and sweet apple, all wrapped in an amber fossil. Spicy, lightly-sweet, lightly-woody, ambery, lightly-green. Scent Intense is difficult to describe. A lot of notes clash here but the cinnamon & amber standout, which are freshened up with green notes. This is a gorgeous cold weather wear. I can easily imagine how knee-weakening beautiful this would smell coming off a wool or cotton jacket on a cool evening. Scent Intense is a cool weather, maculine, romantic wear, that works for day but even better at night wear. "Love"

One of the most alluring & seductive fragrances I have ever smelt. Scent Intense opens with an inviting, sensual aura of aromatic tea notes and a semi-sweet fruity-floral uplifting sensation that immediately pulls you into the land of fairy tales. Just like a double-faced temptress, it will envelop you in a seductive, passionate & mystical veil of euphoria. While I remain intoxicated by this initial encounter, some secret ingredients led by thick amber cunningly start to surface, initiating the revelation of SI's hidden, dark, metallic yet warm, thick industrial smoky heart. Scent Intense is, in my mind, a fantastic display of contradictions, a simple yet utopian creation. Riveting. 9/10

Believe it or not, this was my first proper fragrance after the first sniff I immediately fell in love. I believe this fragrance is extremely underrated, I never hear anyone talking about it or recommending it, youtube reviews are scarce and it is truly a hidden gem. It has an animalistic grunt to it that is so intoxicating that I bought the body wash also. I don't know any other scent I could compare this to and could definitely be a signature scent. Performance could be a tad better for projection however I prefer it as a nice skin scent that I get wafts of every now again. 10/10 from 2022, it isn't dated.

Samoandrade, I have two version of this perfume; an old mini and a relatively new (2-3 years ago) purchased bottle. My mini indeed projects strong sillage and good longevity. But I guess it's because the liquids in a mini tends to be more concentrated through time. Based on that "power", I purchased the full bottle. I was surprised and a bit dissapointed that the big sillage or the tremendous lasting power which I got earlier are not there. Despite the fact that I still love the scent....on me it's never be that bold and just a so so in terms of longevity. Hope that helps :)

its beautiful, long lasting with moderate projection, and i mostly smell some sort of sweet floral note, i wonder if its Davana or Hibiscus.. Sometimes i wonder if I have smelled it before, others I think its unique. Its my second favourite pick for this fall. Got me more compliments than any other perfume in less than a month. (i mix literally every perfume with JHAG's Not a perfume mind you so it should be taken in account) Always check the profile of person I say to see what sort of perfumes the person likes to get where one is coming from for any particular review.

Same story as the original scent but with amped up top notes and all together heavier touch...which is exactly what an 'Intense' version of any fragrance should supply. Despite reviews here, it's presence and intensity I would not describe this as a quintessential amber by any means. Scent intense is all about wonderful fruity, exotic floral top notes and naturally non-cloying sweetness. I'd wear it but again I'd be happier to smell it on a lady. Great scent though and very good longevity for something I figured might fade quickly but doesn't.

Scent Intense is so smooth and polished...all these notes have been blended and whipped together, so that you can barely pick them out individually. But, you know it's kind of spicy, kind of creamy, and kind of floral. The main stanout for me is the gorgeous, sleek amber. I think this is very versatile and straight down-the-middle unisex. It will work on anyone. Even though I think it would work in most situations (even the office), Scent Intense makes me think of fancy things, like limousine rides and deluxe hotel suites. Love this stuff.

Oh my god. I received samples of this and Soul with my order of Homme EDP. Tested it an hour back and have already placed my order. I get the tea, soft florals and spices so clearly. Plus there's a slight sweetness in there but it's not a sweet scent. In India many types of flowers are used for religious rituals and in my home, mom always used hibiscus and jasmine, so for me this scent is almost holy... It's not a projection beast but such an intimate scent. Perfect for spring and fall evenings.

Okay, so if Creed's Silver Mountain water is a fresh crisp apple, this is the spiced, warm, sweet baked apple version. The crisp freshness of hibiscus and tea leaf is there, but the amber and sandalwood give it a warm sweet spicy background, warm and spicy, and yet also fresh and crisp. Glorious on any gender. Arty, weird, unique and yet wonderfully wearable, pleasing without being obvious, like a hot pink sofa that you thought you wouldn't like that turns out to really bring the room together.

Oh Yes, just what the doctor ordered! It's dark with a ray of light, sultry and to my nose, oud is in there. It's got strength that's for sure and staying power is great. Just love this. I first tried this back in 2005 but at the time was not into unisex/feminine fragrances that throwing out all that hogwash I've added this beauty to my collection and it's been added to my top favorites. I get berry mixed in as well and kinda a coca cola vibe. Sexy!! Jason G 022313

Unique. Signature scent worthy. An interesting combination of green and amber. A little sweet, a little spicy and a little sour but a lot of depth. My mind is confused but in a pleasant way. Update: This is now a love. It needed time to be appreciated. I do like vanilla notes generally but I also like that the fact this isn't another ambery perfume with vanilla. The leather in this is subtle. Ambery but not creamy or heavy. What a gem!

Howdy Fragranticans This was a generous birthday gift from my wife and daughter. Superb! And a compliment magnet. Not why I like it, obvs, but it's nice to see that others enjoy it as much as I do. I am enveloped in an amber cloud with subtle notes of hibiscus, cinnamon and black tea. I also get a small whiff of leather. No gender - just a beautiful scent for anyone. Love it! cheers getcarter

awesome scent from this awesome house so underrated IMO i now have four scents from them this one is probably my second favorite behind Homme, which is a masterpiece This one is an amazing amber with a tad of booziness and sweetness Gorgeous and warm if you hesitate, i would pick Homme instead, which is stronger and a bit more beautiful but resembles this one

I discovered CoSTUME NATIONAL Scent Intense perfume and fell in love with its unique and alluring scent. The scent is a perfect balance of warm and spicy notes with a hint of sweetness that lingers on the skin. I found that the scent lasts all day and I received a lot of compliments. The bottle is also very elegant and looks great on my vanity.

The tea-hibiscus-jasmine cord is the same as Guerlain's L'instant pour Homme Extreme minus the cocoa and vetiver. L'instant is (was?) darker and more formal, so Scent Intense is much more wearable on a day-to-day basis. This is a great fragrance, with good longevity and decent sillage for the first couple of hours. I am smitten...

I love this fragrance. Sprayed at Sephora in the morning, walked around, shopped came home had a shower in the evening and can still smell it on me! It is a beautiful unique fragrance.. Something I havent smelt before. For some reason it reminds me of the discontinued Alexander McQueen Kingdom.

I feel Leather note very distinctly here. Awesome addictive leather (suede ) , this is addictive. Have a vial on the kitchen bar and thought it was another synthetic creation from CN, but boy was I wrong , naughty it is. I am so attracted by it. Will be going for a FB by autumn.

I love fragrances. It’s divine when they love me back. Scent Intense and I have been in love for over 10 years now. Green tea, jasmine, hibiscus and grey amber scent me in a way that still weakens my knees. R.I.P. Mr. Bruyere. We are keeping your memory alive.

Wonderful scent, sexy, intense and unforgettable. Combination of amber and hibiscus (which gets dry and dusty in a good way when patchouli joins) makes me constantly sniffing the wrists. Superb sillage and longevity. Highly recommended (for men as well).

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Indolic animalic ambery patchouli unisex abstract synthetic mysterious butyrate damascone accord، builted deep with sweet Ambergris musky aromachemicals composition، with touch of cis hexanols، very well crafted a Masterpiece 10/10

A beautiful amber and floral scent! I was immediately struck by the note of Hibiscus, which gives the perfume a fascinating and elegant touch. Nice find, I really like it. Sillage: 6.5/10 Longevity: 7/10 Scent : 8/10 Overall: 8/10

I started wearing this perfume way back in 2002 for couple of years. today i decided to get one again, I'm still in love with the smell, very unique. although the projection is not that strong but i still love to smell it on me.

just I do not like and do not feel amber in it. It is a green/little flower fragrance that I can not define. I would not give a vote because probably is not my kind of parfumes. and I can not understand its complexities.

This is so unique,I have never smelled anything similar ever in the 15 years that I have known this perfume. It suits men no doubt, and great for cool nights (it will evaporate so quickly when the weather is hot).

Scent Intense is my signature scent! It's warm, spicy, and mysterious without being overpowering. The amber and wood notes are beautifully blended, and I get compliments on it all the time. It lasts forever too!

This scent follows me since teenage years.. It's mysterious dark and feels up a room - Amazing leather with cinnamon and spices... I don't get the tea as much ... Pair with a leather jacket and you're in heaven!

Just received a sample of this and I think I'm in love! This is surprisingly soft, but I'm into it. It smells naughty, rubbery, warm, ripe and sweet. It smells like the person I want to be and be with.

A dark fragrance. It is a smoky bay with a hint of softness to it. Would be amzing for a foggy and cold night night. A guy or a girl can wear this. Yes it hints at sexual, but it doesn't scream it.

first of all this scent is not for women, it is a unisex perfume. as i am a man, i use it very gladly, and many women ask name of my perfume. it is very atractive an effective

definitely a must have. complex and mysterious. difficult to understand because it is different from all. excellent performances. I understood it after a long time.9 - 10

Dead on unisex, right in the middle, and for something out of a small designer house like Costume National, this is unique and bold, very bold.

The only amber and sandalwood fragrance that works with my chemistry. Soft, almost fruity, yet sophisticated. Great for cold weather.

A great combination of amber and woods. Seductive, strong, dark and long-lasting. I just love it. It's a unisex fragrance by the way.

if find this to be a safe office scent elegent and classy. definetly mascline not very loud but also not a skin scent

pretty unisex in my humble opinion. similar to boss bottled and also mont blanc legend night. like it a lot 8/10

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masterpiece 9/10 its strange there is no incense in this one, maby its the tea - amber combo

It's truly a treasure: laid-back, yet not a conservative.. and unknown to most noses!

@Salohcin2148 my wife isn't overly enthusiastic about this either, lol...!!!