Boss Intense

I remembered liking it a few years back so I bought it without testing again last summer. I was a bit disappointed back then - it seemed too heavy and headache inducing. I even forgot about it for a while, but when the first cold days of fall arrived I had this amazing idea to try wearing it again. It works wonderful in cold weather! Now it's one of my favorite perfume choices from October to February. In the opening I can smell intense oriental spices and a soapy orange blossom note. Vanilla is also prominent and I get the rose, too, but it's a very subtle and smooth rose, not overpowering. What I really love is the oriental base made up of amber, musk, patchouli and sandalwood - pure perfection. This is a very sexy scent, just like everybody else said before me. It's warm and cozy, but also sensual and a true confidence booster. What I really love about it is the fact that it could easily be a unisex fragrance. A man who can pull off wearing this would be insanely attractive to me!

Dear Intense, When I joined Fragrantica I had smelled a single-digit number of fragrances in my life, and you were one of them. Not just one of them, you were my signature. Now, three months later, after smelling 240 other perfumes, I can conclude that there is nobody quite like you out there. If there is, your replacement still eludes me. Sure, my perception of you has changed as I have subjected my nose to so many different compositions by now. I can more clearly tell what you are made of, a feat which was unthinkable when I first got you all those years ago. I don't see you being as harsh anymore, knowing what nose-burning spices and citruses are out there. I don't find you as sweet either, after trying countless saccharine gourmands. One thing remains the same though. You are, and will always be my true signature. Your discontinuation breaks my heart.

Oh, I miss this perfume so much. A few years ago I managed to get my hands on 15ml decant and have savoured it for years. Spicy, warm, a little powdery but not in an old fashioned way. The patchouli is lovely, sweet & earthy. It’s such a beautiful scent, so unique. I’ve managed to find a shop that has a dupe, so I ordered it, reviews of it on their website seem good. I’ll update when it gets here. I have about 5ml of the original left so I can do a side by side comparison. *edited: tried the dupe (black point perfumes) it’s very very similar. BP version is lighter but very long lasting, lasts on my skin for at least 5 hours and on clothes until the next day. It has the same scent just a little lighter, not as deep and rich. It’s very good though!

My mom bought teenage goth me this for Christmas when it had just come out. I don't think a lot of moms would buy such a dark and sexy perfume for a 13-year-old, but am I ever glad she did! This scent has stayed with me ever since and it is the ONLY fragrance I have ever repurchased. "Intense" is a fitting name. Intense, but never harsh. Spicy and slightly sweet, sensual, warm, mysterious and intoxicating. A first spritz gives me top notes of melon (which I seem to be rather alone in saying), the drydown is an irresistible rosy blend of cinnamon, pepper, white flowers, vanilla, patchouli and what I can only describe as magic. Not for everyone, but highly recommended.

Why people comment that it is "heavy or sexy"? Or for winter or for evening.... Maybe "one of those things")) To me its great all year round, all day round, not heavy(at least my beloved "Poeme", "Shalimar" and "Organza" much "heavier") It is happy feminine smell for all ages, which goes well with any other aroma on the top, on me - warm spicy amber and delicious hint of berries, sandalwood, a bit of orange zest - great for office on my opinion as you feel relaxed, organised and confident in it. Also it reminds me smell of old times luxury lipsticks ingredients blended really well, where one note noticed but not overpowering another one. Going to get it again

Warm, sensual and deep, the first spray of Intense is intoxicating for me. I smell the rose notes, the spices and a deep, salty musk. Mmm, sexy. The green notes lift off the skin after the first ten or fifteen minutes, brightening the scent, while the saltiness of the musk gives it a slightly oceanic feel. In the dry down, the vanilla and musk layer in warmth, and the patchouli and sandalwood give the scent an earthy, woody accord that's comforting and clean. What a deliciously balanced blend of base notes. Intense is a fantastic perfume. This could easily become one of my favorites. After just one test, I'm already longing for a full bottle.

Spices, orange blossom and warm amber... Exceptionally sensual, sexy and seductive. I get tons of compliments when wearing it. I prefer to wear it in winter, although wearing it at summer evenings will be equally acceptable. Intense is the only Hugo Boss fragrance I have tried so far. Intense has great quality in terms of both, staying power and silage. I only have to reapply every 6-7 hours which is quite acceptable. Intense will superbly coordinate sexy lingerie - it gets my man purrrring. In my opinion, this is the very idea of a sexual fragrance, deserving the ''Sexual'' name far better than Michel Germain's signature fragrance.

What a description, LisaMari) I think I have something to add then "In the middle of New York's Times Square a white-clad girl clutches her purse and skirt as an uninhibited sailor plants his lips squarely on hers." That famous over the globe Kiss. The Kiss. Where girl's vanilla/rose lipstick smell is paired with sandal-smell from the lips of that sailor. its HOT. That's why there are spices in Hugo. Boss. Intense

I LOVE THIS SCENT ! It's a veeeery "oriental" , deep , sexy and s musky scent . A night-time perfume that makes everyone curious about what scent you're wearing . It's not very "well-known" and I THINK IT'S GOOD , so you can still feel a bit unique when you wear it . I used to wear it a lot back in 2003-2004 but now I'm getting back to it again . Beaaaautiful , good job H.Boss !

My All-Time Favorite Perfume! It was one of the sexiest scents of all time! I had Hugo Boss Intense gift set when i was only 16 years old(some think it was a heavy perfume for a teenage girl) but even at that time it matched me perfectly! The body lotion was also the sexiest thing my skin have ever felt. So sad i can't have it anymore. Intense, i miss you!

dark, sophisticated, sexy, alluring, dominant - yup, this is was my signature scent for a while. it is definitely for the fall/winter season and for nights out. lasts long and is not overbearing at all. on me, it smells like vanilla and amber with some sandalwood and very, very faint musk. gorgeous! intense is a little sweet, spicy and a little woody.

This was the fragrance that started me off on my fragrance obsession. I got a half bottle while working in a charity shop (goodwill/thrift store). I knew nothing about fragrances but I smelled this and fell in love, I wanted to get a full bottle to find out it's discontinued! If anyone can recommend anything even close to this please let me know

I absolutely love this perfume. I don't wear any other kind. I'm not one for perfume and don't like the smells of most, but this stuff.......oh it's heavenly. Everyone I have introduced this to says it smells amazing. My husband loves when I wear it. Only thing that kinda sucks, is the price. I do wish it was a little bit cheaper.

one of my very favourites. Had this scent as part of my wardrobe since it was launched - love at first smell. I wear it for nights out and I have had quite a few compliments when wearing it. Been told I smell gorgeous. I wear it if I'm feeling daring and sexy as the red bottle suits my fiesty mood. Long live this fragrance.

Definitely a sensual scent. Reminds me of friends and fun and love. Attention catcher, something you'd wear on a date just because it leaves you feeling strong, sexy and confident. I keep buying this though I tend to use it less nowadays only for special occasions. I just cant see it being used during the day.

This was my first blind buy and it went great. It was really intense, I can't remember anything stronger than this one. One day I went to store where my friend works and she said to me: all room is filled with your perfume. Too bad I can't find it anymore. Smell was divine, romantic, playful.

One of my favorites from Hugo Boss, like Deep red, this sweet and dark. I just love it. What I can smell the most is vanilla what I love. There is hint of rose too and amber make it so warm. I use it winter and autumn. It last my skin about 6 hours. Highly recommend!

I miss this perfume - a lot. I'm so sad it's gone. I have a small amount in a bottle, which I won't use. Its amazing and it suits me. Went through at least 6 bottles. Its now selling for up to £150 for half used bottles on ebay. I wish they'd bring it back.

tis is my best friends signature frag,on her smell gorgeous and sporty too yes sporty but in a good way like she is an elegant sporty women !its smell wonderful expensive and varm spice, actualy i love all hugo boss perfume but tis one its divine!!

Sexy scent, strong, a little bit masculine, but with hint of deep sweetness. Long lasting, had a lot of compliments every time i wore it. Fragrance for evening with lover, very seductive scent. Black and red are perfect colors for this one.

Warm! Ambery, spicy florals. At first whiff, I thought I would end up with a drippy nose and a migraine but those flowers are tamed and not screechy. I've spritzed generously yet it's not suffocating me. I think I've got a keeper.

one of my all time favourites! it's sexy and makes you feel powerful! very long lasting on my skin, i allways get compliments when i wear it... men just love this! Definitely atract male attention! It's an HOT fragrance!

Today-on Blue Monday- I received a full new bottle of the discontinued Intense !! Hooray, so it has become Blissful Monday after all. Thank you ‘perfumesofthepast’ for stil having this gem in your collection!

Definitively, I adore this perfume! It is involving, sensual and the smell is wonderful! The bottle is beautiful and attractive. And, its lasting is excellent, what it is a miracle being about an Hugo Boss.

I love this scent! It is so sexy, dark and seductive. I also think it is definitely a wearable scent at work, atleast for me. Love the way this smells!

I ADORE this perfume. It smells so teribly good. It s such a compact, well structured smell. I feel very confident when wearing this.

I love this scent. Very sexy and elegent. This perfumes remind me to my friend. She always to wear it..I hope I get it.

Smells sexy and delicious. Like a really seductive, classy woman. But it is not intense at all. Doesn't last long :(

In the Stars mixed with White Pumkin Chai by bathandbodyworks is probably the closest dupe for this

For me it is warm, sensual, sexy, seductive.. i wear it at night and my husband really likes it..

One of my all time favourite. I really love this perfume.

So often fragrances that feature vanilla or patchouli end up being totally dominated by that note. Not so with BOSS INTENSE, which offers a harmonious mingling of both, along with amber, wood, and rose. Contrary to its name, BOSS INTENSE is a calming, soothing, comforting oriental woody scent, a skillfully composed blend of several strong notes that play off one another beautifully so as to permit each to shine through, forming an almost atman-like synthetic unity. When I think of "intense," perfumes such as L'HEURE BLEUE or JOY come to mind. Comparatively speaking, BOSS INTENSE might seem insipid. But, setting my quibbles with the name aside, BI is a pleasing composition that should be welcomed by those who appreciate both patchouli and vanilla but prefer not to be assaulted by them in the manner of the blunt instrument that some orientals of late have become. BOSS INTENSE is relatively linear on my skin. The staying power is acceptable, and the sillage unexceptional. But I like it a lot and find it perfect for a cold winter's night along with cashmere sweaters and hot tea.

Hugo Boss Intense for me is a modern, young perfume that can be used all year and in almost all occasions. In my skin, this perfume opens with a blast of red spices and vanilla (yes on the top). This few moments are amazing and strong and that is the moment when I love the perfume. After a while HB Intense softens to rosy/jasmine sweetyspicy (everyting incredibly soft) that in a certain way is dissapointing. The drydown is a musky skin scent that is not particulary unique at all. As all HBoss fragrances, Intense is really easy too wear. Its perferct for jeans and tshirt as for a suit. Actually this perfume is so easy going that it can be unisex actually :) Do I love it? Well no, but I like his simple easy beauty,is an american scent. Its the perfect perfume to wear when you dont know what to putt on, and in my opinion the best thing of intense is that its completly versatil, because I can wear it at work and also in a night out, and nowadays that its absolutly important I believe. Once again Hugo Boss did a good job. 6.5/10

After using Deep Red by Hugo Boss for many years my next in line was Intense. I think they are somewhat similar or at least follow the same direction, only this is one is more spicy and i would say more sensual. As usual, i over used this one as well and now i cant go back to it. I always do this! LOL I find a new perfume...i fall madly in love with it... buy it over and over and over again... till i just cant smell it on myself anymore and then i usually end up falling in love with a new one. Annnnnnd... the vicious cycle continues! Ha ha ha... I have promised myself that i will stop doing that...and i'm really giving it my all =) U can follow me on YouTube @ BeautyOnSale

Fresh, floral and sensual. A perfect fit for autumn, but universal. It prolonges out-of-shower feel adding sensual depth to floral shower gel or shampoo. I find it impossible to recognize the parts creating this blend. They are all melted into new sensation. Maybe amber I recognize. Floral notes in the heart - abstract rose mixture. And with my nose to my wrist - a blend of warm spices, but this is just a facet of the creation. It is beautiful. Always reminds me of Boss Deep Red but more floral. It has a presence and lasts long It reminds me of Amor Amor, like Deep Red. A very good companion, close to love. Very comfortable on.

Mmmmmmm...I love spice, and Boss Intense has plenty of rich spice to fill up your senses. The spices continue from start to finish, and this fragrance doesn't change too much as you wear it. There is a very light fruity note, but the prevelant notes on me are the florals (jasmine & rose) and those delightfully rich spices (mostly sandalwood & benzoin) with a touch of patchouli, and the slight sweet vanilla note. Sillage is great, and longevity is several hours. This is a rich sweet scent that adds femininity to any ensemble you choose to wear.

Boss intense is my new love.. I realized I wanna add to my collection something woody& sensual so this was exactly what I'm searching for. It does smell so sexy, in a way you would wear it with a little black dress, high heals strappy sandals, hair down & ready for a latin dance :) Although this is the mood it puts me in, I'd love to wear to to work , out with the girls & of course if I'm feeling romantic.It's something that makes you feel sexy in a glance. I'm so glad to add it to my collection :)

I had a dupe of this perfume when I was around 10 - C-Thru Black Diamonds. It was definitely not suitable for that age :D I recently got a bottle of Hugo Boss Intense and upon spraying it, I was reminded of the C-Thru. To me it's as if the Hugo Boss smells of the C-Thru, though the C-Thru is the dupe :D Now, of course, the scent profile suits me a lot better. It's very warm, sexy, it has character. It does smell a tiny bit dated to me, but not to the point where I wouldn't wear it.

After having and wearing it for quite a long time, I realized that I have to be in mood for this fragrance to enjoy it completely. It's dark, sensual vanilla, wrapping me warmly and seducing people around me. And yes, it's has some kind of masculine edge. It's like a woman wearing an uniform and of course, still being attractive and sexy. It's strong (for me -really intense, if I use more than 1 spritz, it can cause a headache. Perfect for evening wear.

Hot & Spicy, deeply creamy, very HEAVY perfume. I only wear it for nights on the town. The combination of orange blossom and rose with vanilla and sandalwood is very enticing, and I feel seductive and intriguing when I wear this. I must admit, though...If I hadn't purchased it un-sniffed, this wouldn't have come home with me. It's really a special-occasion fragrance, and I tend not to spend money on things I won't get plenty of use out of.

Boss Intense, magnificent perfume even more better than I expected. It is deep and fresh at the same time. Perfect for all seasons and much nicer than deep red which is more lemony. It is very long lasting with perfect and noticeable sillage. The spice notes are so wonderfully blended with the orange blossom and the result at the end is superb. High class perfume with a very distinguished bottle. I was very pleased with my choice. Try it.

I would classify this perfume as "sensual fragrance: light". It has amber, sandalwood and the heavier oils but is broken up with a vanilla. The vanilla is the most interesting thing - it is not an IN YOUR FACE overpowering vanilla. Good elements and perfect for experimenting if you usually wear fresher and more floral perfumes. But it is too lightweight for me. These days if I'm going heavy I want HEAVY with all the great sillage!

At first I thought "uh, too much spice" - but after 20 minutes it settled down to a warm, pleasant, interesting scent. Since I'm not good at describing notes, I will try to describe the image what this scent evokes: I see a woman wearing this on a rainy, late fall afternoon, while she walks on an old cobblestone street, in her beige trench coat. Feminine and mysterious - however I wouldn't call it sexy. Great one!

It's MY perfume for winter! Warm, modern and strong! Not for a young girl, it's for a woman who knows what she wants, sensual, mysterious and long lasting. I wear it when I want to be confident and ready to any challenge. Sometimes I think it protects me-the mixture of spices and vanilla makes the scent deep and intensive. It's a bit masculine but it's just to underline the character of the scent. I adore!

This used to be my signature evening wear perfume, but I seem to not use it too much these days... Also, vanilla fragrance and I don't get along so well anymore! But I used to love it at one point and got a lot of compliments every time I wore it... It is definitely not an everyday perfume, but good to have a small bottle of it... I prefer Versace's crystal noir to Hugo boss intense these days...

The first thing that I noticed about Hugo Boss Intense is that well, it’s not that intense. It’s nice, but not a $100 or more a bottle nice. So I will just savor what little I have and maybe someday find a dupe. The notes are pretty basic so I don’t think it will be hard to find a dupe. I can smell all the notes in Boss Intense except for rose.

The opening, and what it smells like from the bottle are very diffrent from what it quickly settles down to on the skin. It smells very similar to hugo boss deep red, but less exciting and has more creamy vanilla. It's nice, but since I already have deep red, I'll stick with that one because I find it alot sexier due to the ginger.

This is the kind of perfume I wear to evening party. It is very noticeable and sweet. The perfume reminds me of cinnamon and vanilla. It has powdery sense. I would like to buy it again for the winter. It reminds me a little bit of Hidden Fantasy Britney Spears.

Perhaps I got my hopes up at first, maybe I thought this perfume would warm differently on my skin... I imagined a vanilla-heavy amber with a gentle touch of rose. Instead, on me it blooms almost entirely into rose and something like black pepper or coriander.

This was my first fragrance (at 15) and I loved it so much. I felt like a woman wearing it even though I was a girl. It's a super warm, sensual, sexy scent that is not too overpowering but has a great staying power. I wore it during fall-winter.