Perfect Intense

[DECEMBER 2021] Delicious , I think this gourmand should tide over my mourning of Jeux De Peau by Lutens for now. Probably the most realistic rice accord smell for its price range , but niche fans must be prepared to pay more for a fuller french vanilla breakfast / warm cookies and milk kind of experience. Recommend : DSH Au Lait , Ave Luxe Milk , Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille , Chabaud Lait De Biscuit, Xerjoff Italica (closest overall scent wise to my nose, but not in the same way Italica made my heart beat and jump a bit when I tried Italica's delicious dessert veneer for the first time.) Still! ...Perfect Intense could be a favourite non-niche milky breakfast styled offering that anyone can reach for in a city store. Lukewarm vanilla dessicated coconut-sprinkle chai / realistic and adequately toasty rice milk fresh from the box full of sprays for a 50ml (PS: Marc Jacobs scents have a gap between the juice and the bottle so don't be fooled because it's definitely a lot of juice... if your skin can amplify low-to-medium longetivity fragrances like I can. *Pretty telling also I now prefer this over Carner's Palo Santo which has in the long term become too heavy and cloying with the milk incense vibe , but I appreciate that and Perfect Intense's cuddly bubbly "hygge" air.) And as from Boxing Day, it came with a very cute rose goldy accented tote bag and if you twist the cap you see other side has more gems and i think a kitty cat ! Thanks for your service Queens Plaza, baby sis loves the free included gift tote bag ^ ^ Merry Christmas ! EDIT: I don't know if anyone else can pick up this but... that combination of creamy nutty toasted almond accord and indolic sweet-sour night blooming jasmine blended on a softened slightly-powdery sandalwood base gives my nose the impression of bananas -- specifically a finely blended softly-frothy banana milkshake diluted with extra milk ! Nicely soft scent for bedtime, around kids, and elevating fluffy cozy moods, and things related to pastry cafes and desserts and relaxing under a hectic (work)place.

I work at *the makeup store* and was able to test this today. Starts off VERY intense, which I guess is fitting for the name. The sesame and almond are immediately the dominant notes. The jasmine and narcissus add a touch of floral creaminess, but this combination doesn’t smell matronly like I was worried it might. The cashmeran and sandalwood create a warm and cozy envelope around the sesame and almond, making it the perfect fall scent. It of course has a predominantly sweet vibe, but I also feel like it’s a little salty too. Maybe thats better described as nuttiness, which would make sense of course. One spray is more than enough. I can see this being easily too overpowering. I typically love strong gourmand scents, and while this is defiantly up my ally ( I also love warm florals like this), I felt briefly smothered by this fragrance. All I did was one spray on my left hand. In terms of longevity, I put it on at around 5 on, it’s currently 8:23 and it has softened up quite a bit. That initial intensity does not last the entire time, and I’m glad for that. If it did, that would make this perfume to strong and unwearable. Right now, it smells like cozy jazmine with a whisper of the heavy nuttiness from the initial spray. I wish the pink pepper was a little more noticeable, but maybe that’s just how it’s sitting on my skin. It is absolutely beautiful and perfect for fall. It is also a complete departure from the original Perfect, a sharp and fruity floral. This is her grown up, high society older sister that’s always been described as mature for her age, maybe even an old soul. Can’t wait to add the full bottle to my collection. UPDATE: Went on something of a power walk for about an hour and a half. It’s humid out so of course I’m sweating and it held up great. The nuttiness has faded and it’s a nice, soft, warm floral.

There isn't a high enough pedestal for this fragrance! I'm biased, as this scent is my signature as of late. There are many fragrances I like and love, but this is one of the ONLY scents that I have not a single contention with. I originally plowed through a travel size of the original "Perfect", and when this new intense version was released, I really didn't pay it any mind. In fact, I smelled it in Sephora on a test strip and threw it away with not a single opinion towards it. And I totally forgot about its existence. Until one day I was in Ulta and bought this on a whim with money from my birthday (not wise to buy on a whim!). However, it completely paid off! I wouldn't recommend blind-buying, even if you're familiar with the original "Perfect". While the original to my nose is more rhubarb and almond milk, this one is more daffodil and roasted almond. It's sexier while being more serious and modest. It's more elegant than playful. Although I think I'm still in the "honeymoon phase" with this fragrance, I've never had a viscerally positive reaction to a scent like this. I know Marc Jacobs fragrances get dogged on because of how simple and overpriced they are (which I still think is true), this one is somehow exciting to me. Because it's a flanker of the original, I feel a little more unique when I wear it compared to the other Daisy ones. Also, I feel like this one is way better for lasting than the other Marc Jacobs fragrances. And maybe I'm just crazy but I feel like all Marc Jacobs fragrances have some sort of je ne sais quoi in all of their perfumes. I swear there's some secret ingredient that makes all of them identifiable as a Marc Jacobs fragrance. Then again, maybe it's just Alberto Morillas and Domitille Michalon Bertier and their ability to unify all the fragrances in this brand!

THIS HAS SWIFTLY BECOME MY NEW SIGNATURE. I get graceful hippie vibes & I love it. I’m a huge Daisy love fan & this is a little more earthy (not as sweet) than the Daisy line, but it’s much stronger which I like. Perfect intense is like a slightly green almond creme floral with that added sparkle Marc Jacobs is known for. Touch of sweetness too. I slightly smell bananas but it’s not in the notes? Maybe people are smelling it more because of the banana cap. I definitely smell the roasted almonds, white florals & sandalwood. I love the creamy, buttery warmth this creates. (Some get popcorn vibes and I feel that too). Many describe this as a warm floral and I definitely agree. Some also consider this gourmand and I would say no, only slightly but in a creamy almond way, not syrupy. It has a simple strength, Nothing too complex but the notes are blending with golden perfection! I feel like you literally can’t go wrong with MJ scents, I’ve tested many many of them and adore them all. If you love the daisy line but want something a-little less sweet and stronger then I definitely suggest this scent! I have not tested the original perfect but based on reviews this one is just more intense yet very similar. BUY THIS ONE! Update: wearing this today and projection is amazing. I am enjoying the whiffs of heaven and boyfriend likes it. It lasted days on clothes! This will be a special occasion signature for me, probably for a long time. It has really become my favorite, it has captivated me. Thanks again MJ! 🍌🍿🌼

I tested this at Ulta about a month ago and initially thought it was just ok...But for some reason I could not get the deep beautiful complex white floral notes out of my head!! Sniffed my arm the rest of the evening. Jump to 1 month later I just had to buy a mid-size 1.6 oz bottle on ebay after seeing a decent deal. It's def very heavy on the jasmine. It's a very bright, clean jasmine scent not cloying and heavy. I think the jasmine in this actually smells very similar to gardenia. I'm really surprised gardenia is not a note! Oddly, it actually kind of reminds me of Versace Crystal Noir EDT (the old version before reformulation) minus the spicy notes in that one (the white floral note in this is very similar to the white floral note in that one). On my skin I don't get a gourmand vibe at all, it's very white floral and almost soapy. It has some warm vibes to it for sure and tiny hints of almond but overall I'd categorize it as floral. I'm so glad I don't get the sesame and banana notes some others are getting cause I'd hate that! lol. It has whispers of the original but it's definitely different. It's so much better and more complex. I only have a cute little mini version of the original (and have no intentions get that in a full size) but to me this one is def FBW. Also if you like this try Versace Crystal Noir edt!! It's one of my all time fave. This is not the same exact scent but they're def in the same family of deep beautiful white florals. lol.