Dolce&Gabbana Pour Femme Intense

I blind purchased this because it has marshmallow in the base, and I loved the idea of this. I first sprayed it on the box (which btw is a burgundy velvet and I LOVE that!) but it was really hard to detect. So initially I was disappointed because it’s “Intense” and yet I couldn’t smell it much. Then I sprayed it on myself, and I did not skimp. I can smell it on my skin and it’s so lovely! It’s definitely a warm floral with a lot of sugary sweetness to it. Not in a sticky or syrupy kind of sweetness, but a lightly powdery sugary sweetness - so definitely that smell of a bag of marshmallows. As it’s settled, it is truly quite lovely! The floral notes start to blend into the marshmallow and it’s so cozy! It’s a little seductive but without being overtly sexual. It’s perfect for a fluffy sweater, or a date night in the colder months, or even a date night where you know you’ll be sitting close. It’s not a big projector, so it is one that you’d smell when sitting next to someone, but not as soon as you walk in the room. But it’s more than a skin scent, so don’t think that! But I will say for an “Intense” flanker I would have expected more projection. So that is a little disappointing. But regardless it’s a beautiful fragrance and I’d absolutely repurchase. I’ll be wearing this one a lot no doubt! Just will go through it faster than I’d like because I’ll be heavy handed when spraying. It’s got a sweetness that reminds me of Ariana Grande Cloud, but it’s more sophisticated. Cloud has a cheapness to it and a bit of a 90s plastic baby doll quality to it. This does not. This is powdery, sugary, warm floral. Update: I’m really glad I bought this one. I wear this one very frequently and find myself gravitating towards it time and time again. Already made a big dent in it and I’d say it’s made it into my top 8!

Sweet, warm, floral, bright, fresh, citrusy, powdery, fluffy, woody, creamy, feminine, sensual, seductive, chic, elegant, classy, charming, whimsical, dreamy, delightful, alluring, addictive, inviting, cozy, comforting On me this opens sweet, floral, fresh, and citrusy with neroli and fresh, bright mandarin, sweet and citrusy orange blossom, and creamy tuberose. As it dries down it becomes sweeter with sweet, powdery, and fluffy marshmallow and the woody scent of sandalwood. The notes that are the most prominent on me are the mandarin, orange blossom, marshmallow, and sandalwood. This is such a delightfully beautiful fragrance. It’s definitely full bottle worthy, and a signature worthy scent. It’s effortlessly feminine and chic, and even has a somewhat delicate feel to it. I think it actually works pretty well for year round wear because it’s sweet and warm enough for cold weather, yet fresh and bright enough for even hot weather. Although, some may prefer it more as an evening fragrance during the warmer weather, but I think it works for both day and night. I think it’s suitable for all occasions from casual, to work and/or school, and date nights, and fancy occasions. I get very good performance from Pour Femme Intense. The longevity is great, it lasts 8+ hours on my skin. The projection is more on the moderate side, about an arm’s length from me. I also really enjoy several other D&G fragrances like The One, The One Desire, The Only One Intense, Devotion, and Devotion Intense I’m a huge fan of marshmallow fragrances. For reference, some of my favorites include Yum Boujee Marshmallow, Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato, PDM Oriana, Kilian LDBS, Ellis Brooklyn Marshmallows, Phlur Heavy Cream, BBW Boardwalk Marshmallow Clouds, BBW Beach Nights

There is a beautiful maturity to this fragrance. It evokes a strong, sexy grown woman. There is a richness that never feels heavy. The marshmallow, which I only detect once the fragrance has dried on the skin, gives the fragrance a fluffiness and light sweetness. The dominant note I get, is the orange blossom, especially in the sillage. The orange blossom is reminiscent of that in Armani Code. The marshmallow is most noticeable close to the skin. The original Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme is brighter and fruitier with a more pronounced marshmallow note. The Intense is deeper, smoother and sexier. I don't notice a difference in performance between the two. I could smell it on myself all day and feel like I am walking around in the most beautiful fluffy cloud. It leaves a beautiful trail and is noticeable from at least a couple feet away. With light application (1-3 sprays), I didn't get great performance. But a more generous application (5-6 sprays) made this fragrance a strong performer. I think overspraying would become overwhelming and unpleasant and you may lose the beautifl fluffy airiness that makes it so alluring. My favourite time to wear this is in the fall, but I feel it would make a beautiful nighttime fragrance any time of year. I have worn this on a summer night and it never became cloying and sickly. It has enough strength and depth to withstand colder weather as well. This fragrance is often found at a good discount and I think it's a steal. It's one I would pay retail for if I ever need to replace my bottle. The deep red of the bottle matches the fragrance quite well. It's gives that sensual and mysterious vibe that tells you what to expect from this fragrance.

Sweet, feminine, beautiful, sensual, warm, creamy, and floral. This is really lovely! It opens floral and citrusy with the neroli and green mandarin. As it starts to dry down it becomes even more beautiful, sweet, and creamy. The syrupy floral orange blossom, sweet, powdery, and fluffy marshmallow, and creamy and woody sandalwood really shine here. I think this will especially lovely during the fall and winter months. However, this could be a nice evening fragrance throughout the whole year. I’ve been trying it out now during the heat of July, and I can’t wait to wear this once fall arrives. I get great performance with D&G Pour Femme Intense. The longevity is really good, it lasts throughout the entire day. The projection is nice too, it radiates out at least an arm’s length from me. For some reference, I own a few other D&G fragrances including: The One, The One Desire, Devotion, Dolce, and just recently The Only One Intense and Pour Femme Intense. I do enjoy all of them, but Dolce is my least favorite, followed by Devotion (which I’m surprised about since so many people love it and I’m a big vanilla and orange blossom fan... maybe too much lemon for me?). My favorites are The One and The One Desire (also possibly the Only One Intense... it’s new and I’m still feeling it out). I’m also still working on really feeling out Pour Femme Intense, and so far I’m definitely enjoying it more than Dolce and Devotion.

A kind lady at the beauty store convinced me to try this on my skin, and all I can say is thank you, kind lady! The initial burst feels juicy and floral, but it quickly settles into a silky soft blend of vanilla and sandalwood that lingers elegantly on your skin. The sweetness is persistent, but it's not that yummy sweetness, it's just sexy sweetness that makes you (or someone else) bury their face in your skin. Actually, I sprayed this one on one arm, and sprayed La Vie Est Belle Intense on the other, so the quiet elegance and maturity of D&G shone even brighter in comparison with that sticky mess! Despite its relative simplicity and safe formula, I feel like D&G stands out in the world of fruitchoulis and heavy gourmands that are so popular at the moment. Some other reviewer mentioned it, and I think they are right, it smells like the 90s frags, which is a great thing in my opinion. Edit: A few days later, I tried it side by side with the original Pour Femme, and as some reviewers pointed out, they are almost the same. I would say that the original is slightly sweeter and juicier, while this flanker is a bit calmer and more powdery, especially in the drydown. I prefer the flanker, though I would be fine with wearing the original as well.