Intrusion

I can`t actually believe I never wrote a review on this one yet - it`s a firm fave of mine for like the last 12 years or so..Then it disappeared off the shelves, I literally bought the last 2 available bottles in a pharmacy back then..Now it has a different bottle, but I think it is more or less the same juice inside. I have one bottle of each edition at the moment - the new edition is a bit softer, but it could also be because my older bottle is like 10 years old.. First of all it opens with mainly citrus, I don`t know if this is truly grapefruit though..but the impression is defo grapefruit-ish. This note is there lingering on from beginning to end, but during wear it gradually evolves into an underlying peony-wood sensation. (Someone said here it could be unisex - a few years back I discovered it`s nearly identical to one of the Acqua Di Gio flankers, which I also haven`t seen on shelves since.) The aniseed note is really interesting, it pops up unexpectedly and gives the composition an interesting twist. I mainly get citrus, peony, neroli and woods, but the aniseed is defo there and the white flowers too - but they blend in effortlessly, creating a great base for all the more prominent notes to come forward. So: citrus, with an underlying sensual vibe - very interesting, well-blended and edgy! It gives the illusion of fresh, but soon after spraying you`ll be surprised that there`s a whole lot more to discover here..I think it is a perfect scent for spring and early summer days and nights for those who want something slightly different and more feminine than mass-produced citrus scents! For me it`s a keeper as long as it`s available..

This was a blind purchase as my favourite online retailer had it reduced and the notes here looked interesting. I am totally in love! Firstly, when I opened the box and saw the ultra modernistic bottle I was immediately drawn to it. It it a very beautiful and minimal design and it made me feel sophisticated when spraying it! Initially for the first minute or so I wasn't sure I would like this fragrance. It smelt savoury spicy and I felt a little disappointed. I was expecting something more floral. However, this literally was the initial stage for a tiny amount of time. Within 5 minutes the fragrance had warmed to my skin, it felt like a beautiful flower opening slowly, unfurling its petals. I had been expecting more of a citrus opening, but, although the bergamot and grapefruit are clearly discernable, they are gentle and warming rather than "in your face". They seem to caress the floral notes which slowly appear. The florals are understated, not to say that they are indistinct, but rather that they are not harsh, but well rounded and well blended. This is an extremely well orchestrated fragrance. It is a beautiful and underapreciated gem, in my opinion. I am happy to have made its acquaintance and I am hoping this will develop into a long and happy friendship.

Intrusion (What a terrible name!) is, to my nose, a lovely, fresh citrus-lily with a touch of warmly spicy anise. Does this smell like Salvatore Ferragamo Pour Femme? Well, yes and no. They do share a fresh spiciness -- though SF Pour Femme is a LOT more spicy, not just with anise but also nutmeg -- and also share a fresh citrus floral quality. But while Intrusion is lily dominant, Pour Femme is watery peony and green lily of the valley. I think Intrusion is also in the same ballpark as Calvin Klein Contradiction, an interesting and beautiful eucalyptus-lily scent. All three of these are fresh floral and most definitely NOT sweet, quite green, with interesting spicy/herbal twists; it's likely that if you like one, you'll like the others. They are all beautiful, uncommon -- to my nose, at least -- sophisticated, unusual scents. Intrusion's longevity is not be that great, however, but it's so inexpensive I gladly spray every 3 hours when I'm in a position to do so (As I recollect, Contradiction has kind of meh longevity on me, too, while SF Pour Femme boasts pretty solid longevity). Intrusion has a cooling, clean, and calming quality, especially good for spring and summer, day or night. Recommended.

Intrusion is flowery green, somewhat spicy and very fresh. Bright and summery opening with a combo of grapefruit, lily and neroli. An unusual accord by today’s standards, but it feels very modern, just different from the sweeter fruities we’we gotten so used to. More like a niche vibe. 15 minutes in and the jasmine becomes very prominent, while the lily is still going strong. Then peony in abundance. Don’t get much of the anise, perhaps a little whiff there and then, but on my skin it isn’t prominent. Dry down is mostly patchouli and some musc. Overall, It’s a floral n’spicy aromatic with an elegant greenish vibe. Not a gourmand in sight, so the company’s marketing description is totally off here. Somehow it has the same vibe as I get from vintage Chanel Cristalle and No. 19. A bit aloof and slightly androgenous in the best way possible. Mine is a vintage version, but I’ll see if I can get to test the newer version as well. As far as I can tell the current version is dirt cheap, so if the quality is comparable to my old version it really is an excellent budget buy if you like floral greens.

I have a little update here. I decided to test Intrusion again today by wearing in public. I thought it's kind of light and fresh, so i wore it to the gym. Now, let me tell you: this stuff is not only long lasting, it's also pretty loud! And I mean loud in a good way, the projection is just incredible. I was worried i was going to get dirty looks from the people at the gym, walking around in a cloud of perfume, but, luckily, I workout mostly with guys in the free weight area, so I'm sure they enjoyed it. Now the most amazing part is 4 sprays of Intrusion, and it DOES wear as a gourmand! This perfume is unbelievable, it's fresh, and deep at the same time. It's like a dew drop sparkling and changing in the sun. I also strongly disagree that it is suitable for young girls only. To my nose it is VERY LADY-LIKE fragrance. Very beautiful perfume, such a shame it is discontinued. But i am just grateful I am able to enjoy it while it is still available. Maybe the not so favourables reviews are due to the weekness of EDT version?

Mandarin, mandarin, mandarin - with a touch of flower. What's not to like about this? I am so surprised that it is not more popular and more appreciated here. My nose must work differently than most people's - I swear, because I find this fragrance very pleasing, and like it even way better than Happy, another citrus fragrance that I love on hot, dry days. It reminds me of something very familiar, but I can't point my finger on it. I could bath in it without getting tired of it. LOVELY! Maybe, just maybe, if it came in a much prettier bottle, some might like it more? It is really not as cool and crisp as the bottle would suggest, because I find perfume bottles are a bit like a nicely arranged plate of food, if it is pleasing to the eyes, it gives us much more joy. It is a mind thing. The bottle is a bit too much minimalism for such a beautiful fragrance.

This one really made intrusion in my mind...I,v been a bit addictive to this scent and like it more and more.I just noticed how good it works with my body chemistry in cold weather now.I can clearly smell prominent note of star anise blends with freshness of citrus in the opening and it is really delicious ,then comes creamy flowers and blend of anise/fruits is not that prominent more but still there.Finally dreamy musky dry down,with hint of shy amber to smooth all to perfect creamy, ,fresh, really gourmand trail .Extremely well blended composition of this Oscar de La Renta ,attractive lite gourmand perfume,easy to wear allover the year With a hint of trophy aquatic feeling, which I love and it lives on my skin up to six hours ...SHINY... I find it quit similar to Goddess ,Gres, just not that loud and far more pleasant...

OK, first of all I have to admit, I just can't be objective in this review. This fragrance contains my three favorite flower notes (jasmine,lily and gardenia), plus it was created by two of my top five noses. And...here comes the surprise.....OK, there's no surprise. I really love the fragrance. Such a gorgeous,luminous silky white scent! It starts with a pretty strong but pleasant citrus note that gets much softer quite quickly but on my skin it's still present. The lily that rules the heart of the composition is lovely and authentic, I get just a touch of sweet jasmine. Gardenia adds a bit of buttery creaminess. I can't detect any star anise or patchuli on my skin. The fragrance settles into a cozy amber-based white floral with a touch of citrus. It's elegant, feminine and lovely.

Why did they discontinue this wonderful perfume? I always got compliments wearing it and I loved the smell. Thankfully I still have it, so I guess I have to be carefull with the drops now, using it only on very special occasions, so it'll last longer. One of my favorite perfumes. So fresh and seducing in a way. When I smell it, it's like I'm falling in a dream or becoming hypnotized by the smell. It's just wonderful. Many of Oscar de la Renta perfumes aren't sold in Sweden(where I live) anymore, which is a shame, 'cause he's a favorite of mine, along with Chanel, when it comes to perfumes. I love Oscar de la Renta perfumes. I bought almost all of them when they were still sold and most of them smell wonderful and Intrusion was the best one in my opinion!

About the sillage of Intrusion. This was several years ago. I had bought the bodylotion to Intrusion, 'cause I had the perfume at home. Then I wore the bodylotion alone, without the perfume, to work. I was afraid it would be too much with the perfume. One day a female workmate commented that she could smell where I had been, by my perfume, she said. Note that I didn't wear the perfume, only the bodylotion. She said it smelled wonderful and that the scent was still there in the dressingroom, even when I wasn't. She came to work an hour after me, so I had already left the dressingroom way before she walked in there. So this perfume doesn't just fill a room. It stays there after you have left! But it's such a fresh scent that it's not offending anyone.

This is a wonderful spring/summer fragrance. It opens with a burst of lemon but then it softens into a fresh, almost aquatic fragrance. I feel feminine when I wear it, yet a friend from Germany just bummed a bottle of EDP off me. He is convinced it's unisex. I guess it could be - possibly a wee bit along the lines of L'eau D'Issey or CK One as the unisex bit goes. Will have to wear them side by side to confirm. On a woman this is feminine. On a man I suspect it'll just be a fresh fragrance. It's in no way harsh or overtly unisex and yet it really just could work both ways. I've no clue how to turn my babbling mess here into an acceptable explanation. I'm clearly not getting my point across as well as I'd like to. :)

"I am so fresh and so clean"-Peachysugarbu "Fresh, not soapy squeaky clean"-Justpeachy007[Bond?..] "mostly white floral, with some rose and musk for the dry down"-Hope114 They are all on point, this is fresh and cleanliness without being soapy.The peony is rosier and giving the rose scent.I wore this this,went to play basketball for an hr and after all the sweating I was smelling fresh!The dry down reminds me of Fanta Citrus my mother used to drink.When I smell my white t-shirt, i feel like drinking it lol.The comparison to ADG are legit because this is similar to the floral notes in ADG behind the strong Sea note.The sprayer is really good,very high quality.Overall, both sexes can wear this fresh and clean perfume.

What a lovely/adorable scent! Last but not least, there are two different perfumes to talk about, EDT (light pink liquid) and EDP (crystal yellow liquid). I really like both, EDT is more floral, soft and girly, it's citric and ideal for day by day. EDP is more deep, intense and I can smell an exotic blend of lily, ambar and gardenia, it throws away each citric notes. It was created for powerful women, it's wonderful and I prefer it. I don't know how a person can't like it. The best perfume from Oscar de La renta (EDP version). He manages to exceed even my beloved Rosamor and Oscar for men! Scent: 4,5* / 5* (EDP) 3,5* / 5* (EDT) bottle: 4,5*/5 (EDP) 2*/ 5* (EDT)

Very fresh! Summer and spring fragrance, still easy to wear any time of the year... kinda everyday sporty perfum. I use to say for this tipe of perfumes ...."scents for everyday pouring"" Intrusion is composition of grapefruit - with a drop of mint - and vanilla-amber... this is what I get when it opens. Later on it sattles to a nice grassy, fresh floral scent. Proper for anytime when you want to smell very discreet and sporty-like. The scent is very close to skin, however it's long lasting. Overall is not something special, but I like it! I will repurchase for sure, however I already have two back-ups.

This is not your typical Oscar de la Renta perfume. Intrusion is much more citrus than floral and could even be considered unisex. It is fresh and light in composition, if not in projection and longevity, both of which I find to be above average. The patchouli is subtle, but it grounds the entire perfume making it slightly spicy and more interesting than your average citrusy fresh perfume. I prefer Intrusion in summer because in the winter the patchouli becomes overpowering (to my nose at least) and throws off the beautiful balance of this perfume.

I am so loving this fragrance! It is so fresh and lively. It has a ladylike quality that suits my feminine side like no other has in a long time. I know the notes have listed a lot of citrus but blended together so nicely, I get crisp excitement. It seems to last for many hours on myself and then it remains close to my skin for hours after this. This is well worth trying and I know I will be grabbing it often this Summer and into the Fall months too. Oscar D.R. has seriously taken a new level in my fragrance wardrobe.

Another Oscar de la Renta that didn't let me down! On me it is rather floral aquatic, so fresh and feminine at the same time. Sniffing it reminds me of a beautiful pond with floating water lilies. I have an EDP, and it lasts for hours. And the fact that it doesn't remind me of anything and I have nothing to compare it with is a good sign for me as well. People, go with EDP version to really appreciate this beauty!

Wow, another discontinued (?) hidden gem. I was wearing this in my early thirties - not in spring, but in cool winter: And so it felt - if the cool, crisp and soft light of winter mornings had a scent: this would be it. In former I had also the impression of fabric softener in the best positive way. I wish I could smell it again to find out, if it would still reveal it's beauty for me, after all this years.

Another blind buy 🙈 But based on the notes I had this feeling that I was going to love it Alberto Morillas you're the 🐐 This is fantastic, fresh, sweet, ready for summer and spring. The star anise doesn't bother me it adds a little something to it The bottle is ugly 😂😂😂 and the atomizer is 😌 But I'm super happy with my purchase 😊

Beautiful, classy, French chic. Clean, citrusy floral with an undercurrent of unisex greeners and spice. Reminds me of Annick Goutal and Chanel’s fresher scents. Nothing overpowers and the neroli, jasmin and lily are bright and smooth at the same time.