Narciso Rodriguez for Her Musc Eau de Parfum Intense

A New Years purchase for my amazing wife... The house of Narciso Rodriguez has created an incredible composition here. I don't typically review women's scents, unless they are truly special. Therefore, I am... What comes forward up-front is a sharp, fragrant but warm and endearing scent. The radiant, gorgeous deep musk breathes through the entire composition! The soft, powdery jasmine takes a slight indolic accord, but it is actually a fresh bloom, still on the vine. That accord is created by the penetrating, rich musk. This is a skin scent - it must warm up. Although an EdP, I believe it should be worn with a few close, concentrated sprays and a couple from a bit of distance to separate the notes. Let the amazing depth penetrate the fragrant florals - but, by all means...one must enjoy the bouquet that sits on top along with the other wonderful notes and overtones in here. A layered application like this shows wonderfully - one can appreciate the entire composition. After 5-10 minutes on skin, this takes shape. It is not a loud scent, nor would one want it to be. Once it warms, this is soft, inviting and very feminine to me. Imagine...you are in a serene, oriental garden with jasmine vines in full bloom scaling the wooden terraces. As you walk through, the sun warms your skin. The gorgeous aroma of ylang-ylang fills the air blending in harmony with the smooth, green jasmine and a bright, lifted note of fragrant orange blossom. You stop and smell the blooms - not too close, as you are surrounded and the air is naturally permeated with the florals on the crisp breeze. A honey bee flies by and lands on the soft petals to extract the sweet nectar from the hearts of the delicate flowers. You realize you are surrounded by life - this fragrance feels very "alive" on skin during the wearing. One's natural body temperature wafts the gorgeous notes to your nose. You don't rush this scent - you breathe naturally, even a little deep...and it reveals itself. There is some light, burning vanille and amber incense at the temple nearby the ornate garden. Plumes waft through the sunlit air as you stroll slowly through, during a meditative walk in nature. The roots of vetiver are partially exposed as you look down and you can detect a clean note of it here in the scent. All of this very naturally warmed by the key note that makes this house so dear to my wife and myself...the gorgeous, sensual, vibrant musk. It is transcendent. While musks can be dirty - this one is not. However, it is also not overly clean. It is natural. I read somewhere that Egyptian Musk oil is the heart of Narciso Rodriguez creations. It is deep, rich and integrates with one's body chemistry in a way that is different from other musks. This goes for both the Feminine (like this wonderful creation) and Masculine bottlings that I have (virtually all of them - and I have sampled all). It is the heart and soul - the rhythm of the scent. In this case, beating slowly and calmly...it will be there for hours after top florals have drifted away on the warm afternoon breeze. This can be worn year-round - formal or casual, for personal indulgence or for sensual intimacy... I have to say that the movements in this sublime creation are nothing short of harmonious. Like an elegant form of Tai Chi demonstrated by a master of the practice - it is displayed with a slow but steady pace and there is an intuitive balance. You admire its way, grace and underlying wisdom. This is divine...

I am so enamored with this fragrance that it's daunting to try and write a review worthy of its loveliness and versatility and melts-with-your-skin quality but I'm going to try anyway. The notes are musk, ylang ylang, jasmine and orange blossom, in the order I can most smell them (reverse the order for when they make their appearance). The 'expensive musk' drydown is only a bit soapy and masculine and a lot 'warm skin' since it retains some of the floral sweetness, espcially ylang ylang which I perceive as thick, yellow, honey-banana-vanilla flavoured whipped cream. (This isn't a gourmand or too sweet scent though.) The interplay of the masculine and feminine create an interesting, smooth, creamy and sexy scent that is both strong and soft. The musky drydown lasts all day on me, while most of the florals (orange blossom adds to the soapy quality without really ever announcing its presence to my nose anyway, jasmine is there but very fleeting, ylang ylang is more tenacious) sadly fade after a few hours on the skin. If I were to compare this scent to a garment, I'd say it's the perfectly cut soft thin black T-shirt that you've had for ages and goes with everything and any occasion. This is now my signature scent - I'm 34 years old so I've tried plenty of perfumes and I think I can safely say I know what I like (and don't like)! The search is over and while this is a very expensive perfume (95€ for 50ml), I'm saving money because I can now only buy this and not chase the new next best thing.

This opens with a minty floral note that, while strange, really draws me in to want to sniff around and see where it's going. The minty scent fades pretty quickly and gives way to the classic nr for her orange blossoms and sexy musk. The biggest distinguishing factor for this particular pefume from the others in the line is that the flowers quickly take a seat way way in the background and let the musk shine in a way I've never experienced outside of musk oils. This is beautiful, classy and sexy. It makes me want to put on a too short, too low cut black dress and let my raw femininity take over. Since discovering this perfume I find myself thinking about it and craving it when I'm wearing something else. It's just so perfectly matched to my skin chemistry that it smells like it could be my naturally clean skin with a little hint of something special that you can't pin down. Anyone that like soft sexy musks or anyone that hasn't tried this but loves the other for her perfumes, really should give this a try. Wait that minty strange opening out, it's short, and you will be greatly rewarded with one of the most beautiful scents in the world.

I love Narciso Rodriguez's perfumes, almost all of them. I love their esthetics, their beauty, their elegance. I find them an appropriate wear for every occasion: for the office, for the day in or night out, for the special events or just exclusively for yourself like your favourite casual outfit ; suggestive and comfy with a lot of room for manoeuvre. Their artistry is all nuances. Though, this Musk Intense is my least favourite of the bunch as it is too sharp and bitter, I would say, too sterile to my nose with such a camphoric opening that is impossible to ignore. But one should wait until the musk melts into the wood; the cold and indifferent white blends with the warm and sensual burgundy. Pure magic! I like nothing more than to put this clean white shirt on and enjoy its crispness, its tailored subtle beauty. Stylish and for every occasion indeed! The same vibe of a piquant rubber undertone as from NR, Essence, Musk,EDP. You are a genius, Narciso! Superb!! Edit: This my least favourite musk turned out to be a really special One. Indispensable. Irreplaceable. Glorious! Singular! The Mystery of Love...

Me llamó la atención por la publicidad que se le daba, y fui a una perfumería. Al rociarlo en una tira de papel me pareció tan estridente que no lo probé sobre la piel, directamente lo descarté. Al cabo de unos meses me regalaron una muestra y decidí probarlo aunque sin ninguna esperanza. La verdad es que me ha sorprendido muchísimo. A pesar de su disonante apertura inicial, pasados unos minutos se convierte en un perfume delicioso. Es un aroma sexy y brillante, se adapta muy bien a la piel y además tiene una buena permanencia. Lo veo ideal tanto para día como para noche, es muy versátil. *** I was struck by the publicity that was given, and I went to a perfumery. When you spray it on a paper strip seemed so loud that I did not try on the skin, I dismissed directly. A few months ago I gave a sample and decided to try it even without any hope. The truth is that I was flabbergasted. Despite its initial opening dissonant after a few minutes a perfume becomes delicious. It's a sexy scent and bright, is well suited to the skin and also has a good stay. I look for both day to night, is very versatile.

A gourgous musky skin scent. The beginning is odd and tire like , plastic , like a doll head ( could le be the ylang ylang which has a banana Oder ) like all musky scents it needs time to warm on your skin , it has to become one with you and your skin in order to bloom. Once the jasmin and the ylang ylang has settled it becomes musky and ambery with a little vanilla and honey. Gorgeous. Its a sexy musky scent. The oil for her, which has been discontinued smells the same as this , this one is said to be replaced by the oil because of 1) longer shelf live , 2) more convenient as it is a spray 3) slightly less $ as the oil. ,,,,but same smell. Update, was wearing this the other day and went in the garage to help my son lift his bike down from the ceiling , was surrounded by a bath shower- clean -fresh -hair washed type of smell and said to him," ahhh you smell amazing you just washed your hair?" He said , "no mom I haven't showered in 2 days lol ,,,it's YOU that smells so good! " ,,, I smelled his hair just to check , and indeed the smell was definitely not coming from his hair ;)

The perfect clean-woman scent. If you're trying to make a statement and/or have your scent announce your presence before you walk in the door, this is not the scent for you. However if you want a subtle, gentle, my-skin-but-better scent, this is it! You have to try it on skin, smelling it on paper doesn't do it any justice. The florals are restrained and subtle, the musk clean and non-animalic. I don't get the fake/metallic note I got in the normal NR For Her EDT, thankfully, as that was the only bit about the scent that prevented me from loving it. Sillage is very close, but this is an aura scent, not a nose-grabber. I actually don't spray this in the traditional wrist/inner elbow/cleavage areas, but just a quick small spritz under the arms (I use odorless deodorant). The heat from your armpits warms the scent and makes it more of a clean natural scent rather than "oh HAI I'm wearing perfume!". Would be perfect for corporate environments where typical perfumes are frowned upon.

This is my favorite version, so disappointed it was discontinued. I always received compliments on this perfume. It was a unique scent that was not done by other brands. I'm tired of perfumes all smelling the same, there is no uniqueness. I try to find perfumes that are not mainstream so I have my own scent. And it was definitely a female scented perfume. Sorry I hate the unisex scents, if I wanted a man's scent I would by cologne, but that's not what I like. The only other one I like from Narciso is the original. I have not been impressed with Narciso's later releases, they smell generic - it does not stand out from other brands and the scents are nothing memorable compared to the original few perfumes. Even their bottles are plain. Since they discontinued this scent, I have purchased one of their perfumes- without smelling it and it was a flop for me - which is sad since they used to be one of my favorites.

This was a blind buy after having to sample NR EDT, EDP and Iridiscent and I'm glad I did. The first thing that popped to my mind was this chinese medicinal patch most asians use to soothe sore muscles and sprains which smells spicy, minty and a medley of white flowers, as I dove in for a first sniff. The first 5 mins was a bit cloying and vulgar but wait until it takes shape and gets comfty on your skin. The impolite and semi- offensive opening transitions smoothly into this soft, feminine and enticing scent. The musk here is superbly blended, neither animalic nor offensive.... Just creamy and polished. Together with ylang-ylang, NRMFHEDPI is a wonderful addition to my skin scent perfumes. The staying power is crazy on me, at 12 hours, I can still detect it on my skin. :) Rate: 4/5 Update: O.M.G! I just figured out that this is the idealized, clean version of my skin!

I like it (too long a name to even try) a lot as a day, somewhat innocuous fragrance that can make it to my office (perfume free official policy). It is a skin scent. After the weird, menthol opening that many have mentioned, it settles into a gorgeous musk - orange flower scent. And then, it just becomes a skin scent, in all it's glory and limitation. I happen to like skin scents, but for those who like more silage or are anosmic to musk, I would say this is not for you. Update: this has become one of my go to fragrances when I want something simple, uncontroversial, yet sensual in a close to the skin way -- as in my husband burrowing his nose in my neck and whispering sweet nothings about how wonderful I smell (and how that makes him feel). No, this is not a groundbreaker but do we always need ground to be broken? Beauty can -- and does -- come unadorned and pure.

First off, this perfume is so great that I am writing my first review ever! I'm a fan of the edt and I like the edp so I was quite sure I was gonna like this. I was shocked on the first spray as the smell was vulgar...very synthetic, sharp and unpleasant. But then it developed into something so beautiful and sensual. To compare, if perfume had appearance, the edt would be sexy; the edp would be pretty; and the Intense would be totally gorgeous. This perfume is musky and lush. When I wear this, I feel so incredibly happy and beautiful, and I find myself taking a deep breath to catch its intoxicating scent... I only wish its staying power is better...but it's ok since I'm in love, and it's love on a whole different level!

I bought this scent in a duty free shop years ago because I quiet liked it when I tried it. But a few days later when I used it for the first time at home, I was surprised to discover that my nose completely did not accept it anymore! It seemed harsh and almost nauseating! So I put it away for 3 years, until I decided to give it a shot again. This time I absolutely loved it. Yes it is true what other reviews say....it has an almost medicinal aspect at first, but then it develops into something so lovely. It is fresh, warm, muscy, comforting, definitely a "clean" smell.. Try spraying a piece of cloth, close the room door, and walk in a few minutes later.....breathe in. You will fall in love!

I MUST own this! I think this is my most coveted perfume at the moment. I sprayed it yesterday and was hit by a softness with a slightly minty...maybe anise scent which very soon faded and became this absolutely intoxicating skin scent. Wears very close to the body but lingers well into the wee hours. THIS is exactly what I've been searching for! PURE LOVE edit: Ok, couldn't stop thinking about it and dreamed about it all night. I woke up sweating and panicking at the thought that it was limited edition and was suddenly not available anywhere. I went out today and snatched up a bottle. I may even find a second as a back up. I don't want to be without this!

This one was sort of a blind buy, I got tricked into buying it because someone gave me a sample of the original EDT claiming to be a sample for this one! XD I'm really happy to have it though, I got it for an outrageous discount too <3 I like this more than the original for her (above sample), which I do love a lot too. This one feels very zen. And it does last pretty long too on me. I can still smell it on my skin 8-9 hrs after application, but definitely have to bury my nose in by that time. Haven't tested out projection much yet. The initial blast does remind me a bit of a tiger-balm-menthol-esque which mellows away in about 15 mins or so.

I just finish a 100 ml bottle of this. It has been my every day scent during the winter months the last 2 years. This is an easy every day scent for me. On opening, it is a bit like Chloraseptic throat spray but that does not last long at all. It warms up to a beautiful, clean skin like musk warmed up with amber and a nice indolic ylang ylang and rose. Beautiful, decent projection but not in your face or off putting. It lasts all day and well into the evening. It was a Christmas gift from my husband a few years back and he had a task tracking it down. I would def potentially like to find another bottle some time.

I love this, I just find it so addicting, it is so sensual and feminine, but I do have to agree with Ivyheel,it is way to soft. But even though I dont smell it on me anymore it seems that other People do, cause this is the perfume that I receive most compliments for (even after hours wearing it). I am generous when I spray it on though, I spray all over my arms, not just on my wrist. But considering how expensive this perfume is I wish it had better silage. I have tried the Narciso Rodriguez for EDP, which I cant smell on me at all(unfortunantly), maybe I will try the EDT nest time to see if the silage is better.

I tried it on a month ago. It landed so soft on my skin ... I fell in love. It can not compare with the other RM's that I actually do not like so much. I had never tried this if not the girl behind the counter picked it for me. It was so close to my skin and softer than the softest... like creamy white velvet. The whole evening I enjoyed the comfortable, soothing scent. When I came back to buy it, they said that it was a limeted edition and no one left on the shelf ... BUT! also that it should come back later in the fall, because it made huge success. Hope it can be true. I can hardly wait. Want it now!!!

One more perfume from Fragrantican reviews ! I love you babes...! Why do we (me & husband) smell a bit sweet coffee ? Maybe the blend off amber, honey..I'm not sure, I am an amateur about the notes :) Ylang-ylang grow easily in tropical season, I have 2 small tree of Ylang-ylang in front of my house... I can smell it become sensual scent with musk more dominant in this bottle! This scent has no similar for me yet, WORTHY the price. Elegant, sensual, balmy and intense. Not similar to EDT (black) or EDP (pink) but still remind me somewhat.. You won't regret to collect it at your beautiful wardrobe !

I was so close to making this my signature scent...The trouble is, I can only smell it on other people!! It is as if my nose goes anosmic when I spray it on myself, and I can barely smell anything! However, others say they can smell it on me when I wear it, and I get lovely compliments on it, so all is not lost... I just love the heavenly orange blossom in this scent, it is definitely a domineering note, along with the musk of course, but everything is balanced beautifully in the composition, it is never overpowering, just smells soft and clean.

Incredible. This one, just this one in the pink mettalic bottle, is incredible. Not the black bottle with the"musk"word written on. It is clean but lingering, very sensual, very outstanding in a crowd of smells. Chic and sexy, with some well-balanced acidity that awakes the senses to the last breath of its longevity, without losing its comfortscent quality. Very Important Perfume. And a bit expensive,since it cannot be found in 30ml bottles...The 50ml cost 80euros around here, not 62 as mentioned.