Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense

Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense Opening: The opening is very woody, with myrrh tempering the initial patchouli/amber open. The first time I applied Prada Amber Intense Pour Homme, I was a bit overwhelemed. The amber/patchouli opening is intense, to say the least. While masculine, the open easily lends for the possibility of a feminine dry down, which scared me; luckily, the dry down is anything but feminine. Expect a 45 min to 1 hour open. Mid-Notes: The transition into the dry down, for me, is a nice change. The mid-notes of vanilla take hold, but the amber / patchouli open remains prevalent. Expect the mid notes to begin 1 hour in through the 2 hour mark. Dry Down: Absolutely fantastic; Easily the best dry down of any cologne I currently own. As a fan of clean colognes, the dry down into almost a talcum powder infused with the woody, opening hign notes balanced by the vanilla mid-notes is as close to the perfect sensual / clean balance imaginable. For fans of powdery, clean fragrances, this is a 10+/10 dry down, easily. The opening notes remain through the life of the fragrance, although subdued. Sillage / Projection: While the open projects 3+ feet, the dry down projects at a 1+ foot. However, given my imagined purpose of the fragrance (please see below in final thoughts), it is perfect. The opening notes are to attract; the dry down is to keep close. Longevity: I usually get 7-9 hours; however the next morning, can pick up the mid notes and dry down on my clothes. Appropriateness: Cold nights. Given the strength of the open, this fragrance would strangle / choke many with any added projection. Please, for all of us, use this with others in mind. Final Thoughts: This is an extremely situational fragrance. If used on a cold, winter night, you win; if used in the summer, people choke and die. If used appropriately, the open turns heads, but the dry down keeps the interest. This is a perfect fragrance for men with a love interest who want to keep her interested all night. From open to dry down, this is a sensual masterpiece.

Very masculine scent, lux and complex... I love how this fragrance changes in a very pleasant way ... 0% boring. In the opening I get a high dose of amber old-style cologne/aftershave mildly sweet and very luxurious ... in the med, it's richer smooth velvety amber... in the late dry-down, it's EXTREMELY clean, amber & vanilla combo... very delicate calming, high class and gorgeous. Prada Amber Intense opening reminds me of Obsession men (simple old-school type) during the first 20 minutes or so but It's a "next level" like an ultra-refined version, denser & higher quality compared to Obsession men (which I also love)... then it has its own thing as the name suggests "amber intense" with extra clean soapy background. Performance? I smell the bubble around me for 60 to 90 minutes after that when I move I can still smell it for hours. it's long-lasting on the skin for 8 to 10 hours depending on how many sprays...I noticed that it projects more in warmer weather due to body heat. Versatile? Shines more in cold weather in winter and fall... nighttime in spring ... honestly I would wear it all year round anytime!... Amber is one of my favourite notes so it's very versatile in my opinion. Big like 10/10 🤍 Update: Its STRONGER now, projects like crazy for at least 3 hours I'm impressed!! I was very happy and satisfied with the performance when I first bought it, but now I'm dazzled! It's like double the strength... still lasts for 8 to 10 hours but the presence in the first 5 hours is stronger, beautiful, and clean. 1000/10

My oh my, where do I start with a review of such a masterpiece? How about this--One of the best designer fragrances to have EVER appeared on the market. This is truly a hallmark of a fragrance. It gives off heavy vibes of class, sophistication, cleanliness, taste, and gentleness. From the initial spray, a slightly powdery vibe is accompanied by a thick balsamic scent with smokey undertones. It smells similar to the original Old Spice. There is a splash of bergamot in there as well, which helps balance the composition. Upon drying down further, the smokey resinous myrrh and patchouli, along with various woody notes, start to reveal themselves over a base of amber and vanilla. You truly do feel like you have been wrapped in a blanket of some of the world's finest and most expensive materials. This fragrance is indeed very rich, sensuous and alluring. I don't see anyone using it for casual wear. This is that fragrance that you'd spray on before an event, a date, or an upscale club. It can be quite potent, so go easy on the trigger--I use 4 sprays. As far as versatility, I'd prefer to use this in the fall and winter months, but it is suitable for any season or weather EXCEPT on a hot/humid summer day. At the office, one spray under the chin and one on each wrist is plenty to last you almost all day without offending others. Ultimately, I love this fragrance very much and I would recommend it to anyone who has a thing for balsamic and resinous scents. Rating: 10/10

This is...not at all what I expected it to be, both based on the name and the notes here. Not sure if that's a good or bad thing, though. For one, this is very distinct. I would have a hard time confusing it with any other fragrance. This is a heady, intoxicating, sweet fragrance with a certain darkness or 'murkiness' to it. Earthiness, too. It's hard to describe! The opening smells like bubblegum, dried fruits or Coca Cola to me - anyone else have this experience ? Perhaps it's the myrrh + patchouli + vanilla combo, who knows. It's syrupy and almost a bit fizzy. Then it gradually gets more vanilla and amber in, and becomes a smokey, woodsy, slightly leathery sweet vanilla with a distinct dried fruit/Cola backdrop. Very different and very intriguing. I'm still trying to decide whether I 'like' it or it just 'intrigues' me thanks to its novelty, but the performance is definitely solid. Above average longevity and fairly strong projection. EDIT: A few weeks and several tries later, I've decided I really like this. Maybe not quite 'love', but it's definitely head and shoulders above most fragrances I've tried in a long time - so distinct, elegant and potent. Would probably be a 'love' for anyone who enjoys avant garde scents and/or amber scents that are somehow fizzy and peppy instead of 'heavy'.

Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense (PAPHI) affords you the opportunity to smell ethereal and sensual, or sacred and sexy, at the same time. And who would smell like that? A wiser Jon Snow from Game of Thrones , or Celeborn or Elrond or Thranduil from The Lord of the Rings . Or even Galadriel from The Lord of the Rings —if she were a man. PAPHI is purely a masterpiece, without anything cheap or synthetic in it. And to my nose, this masterpiece of a fragrance has three phases. Or faces. It starts off very manly with a strong, almost intimidating sillage. “Sparkling bergamot,” Prada claims. In the middle, probably when the myrrh and amber and other notes take over, the scent transitions to something elusive and mystical. Smoky and balsamic when the weather is warm. Floral and woody when days are colder. These accords richly envelope you one after the other in an alternating fashion, with a now moderate projection that leaves a glorious trail. Finally, when it dries down the scent becomes warm and caressing, like the natural skin scent of some kind of a mythical king. And that’s when things start to get intimate. At nightfall. This is my signature fragrance, and I keep seven bottles of it.

Although this may come off as a more mature scent I don’t find this to be dated smelling, at all. I believe any man over the age of 25 can wear this confidently. The amber and myrrh show up right from the start and there is a slightly clean and soapy barbershop vibe mixed in here, but for the most part this is a pretty dark and resinous, stylish scent. Opening spray you’re hit with the bergamot and geranium with orange blossom looming in the background. As it dries I pick up on some leather and a slight pine. The saffron is pretty well hidden, similar to what you’ll find in Dylan Blue, most likely working with the labdanum to give it the leatheriness and silky texture. I’m assuming the orange blossom is working with the tonka bean and vanilla to give it a smooth creaminess. The patchouli is semi-sweet and earthy with hints of dark chocolate, while sandalwood and vetiver give it a woodsy backbone. Performance is excellent, strong projection for the first 90 minutes then becomes a strong skin scent for another 7 hours or so. Along with Tom Ford Noir EDP, I’m also finding this has similarities to Bottega Veneta Pour Homme Extreme and PDM Habdan. Fantastic fragrance, here.

#443 in my "Tour de Fragrance" My intention in purchasing this earlier in the year was to get a a stronger version of Amber. But it really has a very different character than the original EDT by this name. The elimination of citrus and the addition of patchouli has given the scent a darker overall tone more related to Tom Ford Noir EDP than to the original Amber, and I see I'm not the only one who smells it. Scents like this communicate maturity, stability, substance and experience. They are not fragrances for the club, for the young, for casual use, probably not date night with a very young woman. Very suit and tie. And not cheap suits and ties. If you want a scent that communicates that you're a serious individual, this scent does so. Patchouli, wood and balsam dominant, not vanilla and amber dominant as is currently en vogue, but there's enough vanilla and amber to smooth it out. The projection is bystander friendly, elevator and office safe. In other words moderate at best, and the longevity is not that great. A few hours tops. For EDT longevity and sillage it's not appropriately priced IMO. So I'd get a sample before buying a bottle.

Definelty smells like TF Noir, but "dryer" and a little more powdery. This is the darkest Prada scent i've tried and i love it. No sweetness or ifs and buts about it. Myrrh, Patchouli and a leathery, woody vibe is what i mainly get here, with just a little bit of that softness that is Prada's signature. This is a "upscale bad boy" scent, where black suit, leather boots and a dangerous quiet attitude takes over instead of leather jacket, motorcycles and loud talk. For you nerds like me who played Castlevania on the Playstation, this is what i imagine Alucard would smell like. On my skin this projects surprisingly well, this one definetly pushes and overspraying this could be a problem. 10+ hours longevity. Night time, rainy moods and cold weather is where this will shine. If you find this cheap like i did, you better get it, and fast before this gem is gone forever. EDIT: Just came here to say i wore this again and the performance surprised me again. 22 hours on my skin. Will probably last weeks on clothes. Absolute legendary longevity. For those interested, my bottle is 100ml from June 2019 batch.

Gorgeous scent. Rich, deep, resinous, and slightly sweet. The myrrh is the focus of this fragrance. There is a chocolate sensation to this fragrance as well, which I find quite nice. But it does not smell like chocolate. There is a soap smell somewhere in here, but it's not the main feeling of this fragrance. The Amber Pour Homme DNA is in the background of this, but all the other notes overshadow it, which makes it a completely different fragrance. This is definitely suited for cool nights or colder days, ideally cloudy/rainy. This is a fragrance which leans to the better dressed side of things. You can wear it in casual clothing, but you may find it doesn't quite fit. Go easy on the sprays and don't spray it directly in front of you. It can be irritating if over sprayed. Projection is not huge, but the combination of notes is very intense as the name suggests. Kind of hits you hard at first. Don't let that scare you off. This is an incredibly beautiful fragrance that would work perfect in the right situations. It's gotta be one of the best from Prada.

It's a noir version of the original Prada amber, which has kept the base of the original amber and added elements to warm it up on a winter's night without deviating too much from the characteristic of Prada pour homme amber, I can still detect the vibe of the original Jhonson baby soap/shampoo in the background, but it's not just a stronger, longer-lasting version of the original, it's also a version for evenings/dates/when you want to feel more elegant while the original is a perfect fragrance for the office or a sunset wedding, the intense is much more appropriate for a Parisian evening, for example. The patchouli is stronger in the intense version which is reminiscent of some classic Guerlain perfumes like LIDGE and LIDG with that Cocoa (dark chocolate) + patchouli vibe even without cocoa listed. It should be called Prada amber Noir or Prada amber Pour homme pour Le Soir or something like that. Perfection My bottle is from 2013 and it performs above average, projecting close to the skin like all Pradas and lasting all day.

Clean, slightly soapy and surprisingly wearable. Unlike the vast majority of amber-forward fragrances (which this mostly is), I don't find this one overbearing or cloying in any way - but just balanced and enjoyable to wear. It's hard to put a finger on exactly what this brings to mind, but for me it lives somewhere at the intersection of an upscale boozy cola drink, a medieval monastery (replete with wooden beams and resinous incense) and an otherworldly spice cabinet that's been inexplicably soaked in Johnson's Baby Shampoo. Everything fits nicely and there are no jagged edges or discordant notes. It's no wonder Amber PH Intense rates as highly as it does. Good but not explosive reach, but a little goes a long way. Longevity is very impressive, with just two sprays lasting me an entire day (12h or more). This one took me some time to come around to, but now that I have, I will not be without a bottle of it. It's "handsome" in a bottle. EDIT: Very similar balsamic/incense vibe to Nuit d'Issey Noir Argent, another favorite.

This is my third round with Amber Intense and I must admit it's always a pleasure to come back to it. I cannot use it for a long time because I get tired of it quite quickly but I do with most of my fragrances so I dont care, I fully enjoy each of my new starts... it's so comforting, classy and versatile that I simply cannot dispense with it. Maybe its versatility is the feature I most appreciate on it, you can wear it almost everytime everywhere so it's a great fragrance to carry on a travel. It is also perfectly blended, every note is under control, it's like a choir, a symphony that combines deep, dense notes that provide a noticeable presence without an inch of stridency with others more casual, fresh and vivid that give a cool and informal finish. The result is warm, ambery and indeed intense but incredibly effortless and cool as well. If there is a galaxy apart halfway between designer colognes and niche potions for sure Prada Amber Intense is one of its brighter stars.

High quality luxurious spicy warm rich amber and not much else. I don't get the tonka bean, the saffron, the bergamot etc. The first minute or so of the opening there's a very chocolatey patchouli note which I don't particularly care for, but after that initial opening minute it's spectacular. It's almost immediately a skin scent but I think that's how this particular fragrance is supposed to be. It creates a warm fuzzy aura around you and it's very intimate, it's not meant to push out and announce itself to an entire room. Lasts a good while as well. All in all pretty one dimensional but great at that one thing it does. Like but not a love. Edit: After more time with this, it has quickly become one of my favourite winter fragrances ever. Smells incredible in the cold. There's something really beautiful about it's simplicity, but at the same time it's complete and utter sexiness and quality.

Although this is rated fairly high, if this was a niche fragrance people would have said this was a masterpiece. As far as designer fragrances go this is close and to be honest I don't care who disagrees. Prada Amber Pour Home Intense delivers in all facets of a fragrance that people would love. Prada does the best soapy scents overall, they made the intense version even better. You get this soapy vibe from the original that is balanced with a smooth, spicy, smokey myrrh and a semi sweetness from the vanilla. It's a vanilla sweet, not a gourmand sweet if you get what I'm saying. Very mature and versatile. In the heat, yes. In the cold, yes. At night or day, yes. It's elegant and mysterious and priced well. If this were bottled in a Dior Privee bottle or a Guerlain bottle this would be more sought after. This is a gem and a fantastic release from Prada. Worth a sample in my eyes.

My initial thoughts: A niche fragrance from a designer house, at a designer price. The only mens Prada fragrance with character and soul I know of. Only just got my hands and nose on a 100ml of this stunner, and I can't stop smelling it. I’m not sure if the emotion and feelings this fragrance evokes is the result of intentional perfumery or an unintended random outcome, but I hope it’s the former. Unable to articulate my full thoughts yet, but in terms of colours, it is a mix of greys, browns, blacks, purples and violets. In terms of mood, it's melancholic, nostalgic, enchanting, wistful, reflective, real, solitary, slightly eerie / ghostly, emotional, addictiv, and satisfying. In terms of music, it's HIM (Ville Valo). One of the most addictive and captivating scents I’ve come across. It's not a fragrance, it's an experience. Can’t wait to experience this in the fall and winter

Amber and patchouli heaven on earth. Sultry, dense, deep, rich , warm, amber. It is an alluring scent that will have a lover's nose buried into the wearer's neckline repeatedly drawing in deep inhalations. It is the scent for the movie 9 1/2 Weeks and Last Tango in Paris. Or maybe it is my one and only ever lead role opposite Monica Belluci in a parallel universe's production of Malena. It is the scent for the one magical time in your life you were blessed with an experience of sensual, erotic bliss with an unknown, unforgettable one time only lover. It is the scent of that time you can never relive but will relentlessly chase in your daydreams. You will spray some on your pillow at night praying to be taken to a dream where you can hold her, smell her again in an embrace with deep, prolonged breaths. Ahem, long story short....I highly recommend this one...man or woman.

a clean black t-shirt. that's how i can describe prada amber ph intense. u can find the dna of the original prada amber ph mixed with few drops of eau sauvage parfum(maybe for the myrrh). the composition is well crafted and balanced, the notes i detect more are patchuli, myrrh, iris, amber and vanilla. so it's clean, soapy with quality with something interesting and dark. maybe it doesnt have the "wow factor", for many people it just smells good, but for me it's a great fragrance with its own personality. i think it can be used in any season but summer, for office and nightout, casual and formal situations. performance is good, not amazing but not weak. im very happy to have it. ottimo prodotto da parte di prada. scent-8,5 long-7,5 sillage-7,5 bottle-7,5 versatility-8,5 uniqueness-8 compliment factor-7 my vote-8,5 in one word-black alternative- prada amber ph

Okay redoing a review on this because it's THAT good. This is a masterpiece. Sophisticated. Dark. Deep. Truly beautiful. This is a heavy hitter fragrance. You cannot wear this in warm weather. Needs to be cool conditions and ideally for evening wear or overcast/cloudy/foggy/rainy days. If you wear this when it's warm out or in too much direct sun, it WILL be overbearing and choke you/other people out. If you dress well and you wear this in the right conditions, the effect is going to be INSANE. You wear this to a date on a cool evening and you're all cleaned up? Be prepared. She might spontaneously combust right in front of your eyes. She's not even going to know what is happening to her. This stuff is dangerously good. Let all the other dudes throw on the Sauvage. You throw on this stuff? She's gonna remember you.

A few years ago I had tried Amber Pour Homme. I enjoy soapy, balsamic and powdery fragrances, but Amber Pour Homme was a soapy, balsamic and powdery mess. It went back to Sephora. I decided to give Prada another chance with Amber Pour Homme Intense due to the reviews, and I love it. This is how Amber Pour Homme should have smelled. I wore this to work today, and received an unsolicited compliment from a co-worker after I walked by. Very good projection and sillage in motion. Amber Pour Homme Intense can be worn for any occasion, and would be best worn during the Spring, Autumn and Winter months, as well as cool Summer evenings. Whether you loved or hated Amber Pour Homme, give this one a try as it is a huge step up, as well as being one of those instances where the flanker is much better than the original. 9/10

This doesn't have much to do with the original Amber Pour Homme...or does it? It's dark and assertive from the start. I agree with those who cite a "barbershop" feel, though this is far from the green, soapy fougere style normally associated with that term. Intense is HEAVY on the patchouli and can be overwhelming if oversprayed. As it dries down, though, the mrryh and vanilla smooth things out considerably. This is Prada we're talking about, so classy is a given! It just goes about it differently than most of the house's fragrances: dark, mysterious, seductive (maybe), all in the most gentlemanly way. That's how it circles back around to the original. Both achieve the same effect: a distinguished, mature, confident fragrance. Amber Pour Homme by day; Amber Pour Homme Intense by night. Very, very well done.