Prada Intense

I loved this scent when I had it..wonderful patchouli with a creamy vanilla..way better than the original prada amber because it was extra spicy..why they discontinued this blows my mind...but one grip i have with this perfume is the bottle..if you own this the perfume will evaporate because of the atomizer and because of switching it back and forth trying to figure out how to stop it from evaporating..many don't know that atomizers usually cause perfumes to evaporate as pretty as they are unless they lock because air passes through it somehow..i personally will never use another puffy atomizer ever again after the experience i had with these bottles..i lost them because of this and it hurt me dearly because they are discontinued and because i adore them.. you may get particles floating in it over time from switching it back and forth to preserve the perfume with the cap and just using it..your going to need to decant this to preserve it..just get a small purse decant bottle and pour the juice in it and close it up quickly with the cap..don't put the puffer back on or it will evaporate...do not use the atomizer at all..i had to get rid of both prada amber and intense because of these issues and it maybe the reason they discontinued it..just decant this and you will be ok and it last forever but if you mess with the atomizer and leave it as it is it will not be pretty..i'm trying to save you from losing this precious scent as i did and i stored it properly and everything..had i known how it would react the way it did and it happened to both bottles so i know this is an issue with this fragrance i would of just decanted it and still had these two beauties in my life and not used the pumps..you will thank me later! Trust me! Close it with the regular cap and decant!

Prada Intense....just as the name implies, this is an INTENSE scent. Super seductive, definitely for nighttime wear, not the office (for me, anyway). I have loved PRADA INTENSE for a couple years now....as I have mentioned in my profile, I am a sucker for patchouli.... especially combined with vanilla and balsam, which, when executed properly, gives a wonderful smokiness to the sweetness of jasmine and vanilla. All I can say about this fragrance is to me it is pure SEX. I literally feel turned on when I smell it!! It is quite strong, so a little is all you need. Is long-wearing and has great sillage. For obvious reasons, I only wear this for evenings, and *special* ones at that. Men ALWAYS love this -they stick their nose in my neck and ask what I'm wearing, LOL....and interestingly enough, only strong, secure, sexy women ever notice or comment positively. Wonderful, unique and very raw, mysterious, heady and intoxicating. Because it has such a strong personality, it will most certainly turn many people off...it will be a "love it" or "hate it" fragrance and will also most likely depend largely on your body chemistry to develop properly. I STRONGLY suggest you find a sample first before taking the (expensive) plunge. Also: the INTENSE version of Prada unfortunately only comes with a stupid atomizer bulb that doesn't work properly and LEAKS like crazy!!! Several other reviewers have mentioned this. Do yourself a favor and waste less by throwing the atomizer away and just dabbing the fragrance on pulse points.

Great tip from ForrealMe2. Since this fragrance is so hard to find and never talked about anymore this might not pertain to many, but IF you own this or happen to buy a new bottle then heed her warning and don't use the bulb sprayer for application! It sucks air back in and causes particle build up as well as deterioration of the juice. I just got my new bottle and immediately decanted 10 ml then screwed the regular cap back on tightly. This will keep the scent fresh for a long time. Intense is not a stronger version of Amber. As with other Intense flankers it's simply smoother, rounder and personally I find higher quality with no rough edges. It's not a dupe for Coromandel, but it very certainly resembles it MUCH more so than the original Amber. Intense's projection is pulled back a bit but it is not weak. The patchouli isn't rugged, it's refined and has a menthol quality that greener patchoulis have, and it is more present in this one. It has a white chocolate-ness too, probably due to tonka and vanilla. If my nose is correct there's no benzoin present, which I think is a good thing here. It's less sweet and loud than Amber edp and just fluffier. So happy I snagged this up for a good deal while I had the chance because it will soon be gone forever. If you see a bottle for a fair price and like patchouli, incense, amber fragrances it's worth the buy. Intense beats the original by a long shot. Total long-term love.

Where do I begin to tell the story of how great a love can be..? This has been my signature scent since I was 15 years old. Prada Intense may have been too mature for a 15 year old, but I gess I always had great taste, lol. I have two bottles left and nowadays they’re only used on special occasions since this fragrance is so hard to find. Warning: Don’t try it just to fall in love with it. You will get your heart broken. This is the most comforting scent in the world to me. Whenever I dab this on (never use the bulb sprayer!) I am immediately filled with all these memories and I get a familiar feeling that empowers my whole being. It’s cozy, but confident. Warm, oriental, complex, mysterious and feminine. A little bit unisex, but in the ”femme fatale” way if that makes sense. The patchouli is perfectly balanced and smells expensive. I own Prada Amber as well, but it’s too dry/earthy and lacks the warm sweetness from the vanilla. The only reason I keep it is because it reminds me of the intense version. Why on earth did they discontinue this masterpiece? This is pure perfection!

Well for starters I have both this and the milder Prada Amber - I love them both. But something about this - mm-MM! The notes are nearly identical in both perfumes but the patch gives this an earthier edge and Intense is MUCH sweeter and warmer. The Amber hits you over the head with intensity then dries down to a thing of beauty while the Intense stays consistent and lovely throughout. There's a subtle pipe tobacco scent somewhere in the background on drydown that I find myself craving weekly! I'm also getting plum, although it's not listed anywhere. It's very comforting like a warm sweater. It is sweeter and fruitier but still remains a bit dry which doesn't bother me at all since it makes Intense *perfect* for cold weather temps. I'm not a huge fan pf patch but I do adore amber - this seems more sultry and sexy than the original Amber. If you want to smell great go for the Amber. If you want to make a statement - go for the Intense. ;)