Boss Alive Intense

I got a sample of this and at first I didn't particularly like it, I mean it seemed okay, a sweet and pleasant scent, to me it it wasn't overly synthetic, but it didn't impress me much. However I had to grab some perfume quickly one day and I grabbed the sample and I was more than surprised to see how nice it developed on my skin and how long it lasted. 6 hours in and I still got a nice no overly sweet base. I also had a small spritz on a shirt and I could still smell it after a couple of days. I bought the full size thanks to the longevity - I also like raspberries, the note is not like the real deal, but it is beautiful.

I've ran through countless perfumes from niche to cheapies and I never thought I would fall for this one. It's a natural raspberry with such an addicting ambery base! I haven't smelled the original Alive yet, it took me a while to try out Alive Intense in store just when I passed by and it really took me by surprise. Yes it's slightly generic but I can pick it apart from other fragrances. I usually hate raspberry in fragrances like So Scandal because they tend to get so syrupy but this one is nice and airy while still having a vanilla-like base.

My wife bought Alive Intense some days ago, and asked me if liked it. I tried a spritz - and was surprising sold! A wonderful, fruity scent, after a while quite resembling Chanel Coco Noir, although a bit less dark. First maybe a little "girlish", but it developed and matured fully to a very pleasant classic, uncomplicated scent for all occasions. Can a adult man use it too? I think, yes. 10 minutes after its fruity introduction, it is perfect suited for me also, for days where I prefer something more exciting than my own perfumes.

Such an array of reviews, wow. I guess it is safe to say this isn't a blind buy option, as said opinions range from kiddie scent to deliciously elegant... As for me: a sample sold me on it and I still like it. The benzoin gives the juicy raspberry extra sweetness and a liquor like quality, the vetiver deepens, matures and offers a deep woody base to rest on. The scent is linear and I think - like pretty much 90% of all designer fragrance nowadays - it is overpriced. But that doesn't mean it is a waste of money if you can get a good deal (I got my 50ml for 39 bucks on Notino during a big sale). Be aware of the fact Alive Intense macerated after its first season is much sweeter, the Benzoin taking over together with the raspberry. The bottle suits even more then. It loses some of the vetiver, which is a shame. As a result it leans more ("as accepted") feminine and loses woodiness and depth. At least, that's the outcome in my home, on my skin. That particular skin is very dry and perfume eating, which means that projection/ sillage/longevity are always less on me than on others. Still, if you have dry skin it could be a similar experience. Alive Intense definitely doesn't fall into the beastmode category, but it isn't too bad. Compared to the rest of my collection (170+) it's an average performer. About 3-4hrs of decent, intermediate projection and a small scent bubble. You won't announce to the world you're coming, can't choke colleagues or fellow students out and as soon as you stand a way from a person Alive Intense does too. For this type of scent that's probably ideal. For some reason this fragrance is mentioned as a Fall/Winter perfume, but I wear her mostly in Spring, Summer and a bit in the Fall and then she goes back in the box, behind closed doors. I just think the performance and type scent as they are on me, do not suit months of perpetuate rain, storm and snow. Day, night: both can be done as well. My bottle is on 30% now, so I've definitely used it liberally and often - a layer with other, spicier, fragrances is nice as well. I'll absolutely finish it with a smile. Will I buy a new bottle afterwards....🤔 . Honestly: I'm not sure. I'm a huge anything-berry fan and I might spend my money on something else first. But... if there's another affordable deal going'round I might just jump on it!

With Alive Intense you get exactly what's promised: raspberry, vetiver and benzoin. It's sweet, feminine, warm and a bit spicy with a touch of vanilla. Quite strong with good longevity and sillage, so be careful with overspraying. It's a nice, simple perfume, would make for a good daily signature for colder climates. Personally, though, I don't think I'll have enough use for it to justify keeping it in my collection. On top of that, the bottle design's too minimalist, and since the scent doesn't give me the wow effect, either, the retail price's too high. 7/10