Prada L'Homme Intense

As contrary to popular belief, this fragrance isn't just suitable for older men; it perfectly suits younger men as well. I am a 16 year old in the fragrance collecting hobby (18 fragrances, quality over quantity) who is rocking this on a daily basis to school, or any casual events and likely to my first interview for a job as well. Prada L'Homme Intense, when first sprayed, hits you with a blast of iris. It isn't overwhelming, but it is the lead star of the show during the first 20 - 30 minutes. After about two hours, the initial prominence of the iris is quickly faded into a alluring background note, and the tonka bean, amber, and leather start to come in. This leaves you with a very smooth leather, tonka bean and amber background while the iris is fading. A little before the base notes are in full effect (~5-6 hours after application), the amber and patchouli comes in and you're left with what smells like a slightly herbal amber vanilla over an iris flowerbed and, of course, as for this fragrance's entire lifespan, a lot of powder. Continuing into the base notes, or this fragrance's last hour and a half, you are met with faint tonka bean, faint amber, very faint iris, and mostly powder before fading away. As for the similarity between L'Homme Intense and L'Homme EDT (which I got rid of because my batch of it didn't wow me/in place of this fragrance), I wouldn't say there is much to be had. L'Homme EDT is more refreshing even though it isn't necessarily a summer fragrance, and L'Homme Intense is definitely darker and mysterious. L'Homme Intense can be worn in the spring, winter, autumn, day AND night. This is mainly because while its notes definitely target the winter season, its subtlety allows you to pull it off in several ways. Previous reviews I've seen, when describing the similarity, mentioned L'Homme Intense as essentially the "Winter Fragrance" version of L'Homme EDT. I don't really agree. L'Homme EDT has a very subtle iris compared to the Intense counterpart and also comes with the addition of violet while being more uplifting and airier in comparison. They both go in completely different ways, while also being somewhat parallel. I guess what I'm trying to get at is that the EDT is floral while the Intense is pure iris, and both of them aren't fragrances with a particular season tied to them, but the way each of them are structured allows you to pull them off in different seasons/ways opposite to what their note breakdowns suggest and what you'd expect. In contrast to its notes, and its suit-and-tie/sophisticated smell, it surprisingly isn't as mature as what's expected, which is why I believe this fragrance is possibly suitable for a younger demographic. While being darker and sweeter than the EDT, it is still a relatively light/airy fragrance with the difference of while this isn't a go hard winter fragrance as anticipated, it definitely isn't meant to be worn in the summer. Essentially, the EDT is a true year rounder, though the Intense is more versatile than you'd think allowing it to be worn in every season except summer. As for Intense's performance, it lasts 7 - 8 hours. It isn't your typical strong, moderate, skin scent for the last 3 hours fragrance. It's split into thirds: first 1 - 3 hours has above average performance, think of around 3-4 feet of projection. At the 3 - 6 hour mark, it has very moderate projection. Think of 1 - 2 feet of projection. And for the last 6 - 8 hours, it's a sublte, intimate 0.5 - 1 feet of projection. It isn't much stronger than the EDT, lasting maybe 1.5 - 2 hours more and projecting around a fifth (1⁄5, 20%) to a quarter (1⁄4, 25%) more but it definitely still sets a tone in comparison. I don't write many reviews at all, in fact, this is my second ever review. But this fragrance is truly special. It is so alluring, sophisticated, and formal while being so versatile at the same time. I usually don't write this much, let alone about anything except for my essays, but there is so much to know about this fragrance. It is the most complex simple fragrance I've ever smelled. One of the biggest reasons why I love this fragrance so much is because it doesn't whisper nor does it yell. It simply speaks to you and everyone around you. While it is a pretty safe fragrance, borderline a dumb-reach fragrance, I don't necessarily think it is a safe blind buy. It is definitely a little too refined for that. If you do blind buy it, it may not appeal to you initially, but similar to my case when I sampled it, it might grow on you rapidly. It's one of those fragrances you begin to appreciate the more you smell it. This fragrance has excellent value, going for the $70 - $80 range for the full bottle and presentation on sites like Aurafragrance and E-DiscountPerfumes. Even Jomashop's mediocreness has this one in a decent price range. Anyhow, that's almost everything you need to know about Prada L'Homme Intense. Please try this one out. TL/DR; sophisticated, alluring, concise and elegant fragrance yet subtle and mysterious with prominent iris over some amber, tonka bean, and leather. Moderately above average performance and excellent value. P.S., This fragrance goes extremely well with Guerlain L'Homme Ideal EDP.

Prada L'Homme Intense (2017) Category: Oriental Amadeirado Masculino Perfumista: Daniela Andrier Prada L'Homme Intense has evolved darkly, elegantly and sophisticatedly from DNA that is already part of the L'Homme line. A high or classic fragrance that is delicate and clean of iris, deeply enriched with a strong base, resinous and animal-like. Piramide Olfativa: Topo note: Iris – floral, atalcada, lifting metal, it is a great star of abertura, markando presença from the beginning with its refined aura. Delivery notes: Âmbar – confers heat and density. Patchouli – terroso and úmido, traz um toque misterioso and luxury. Fundamental notes: Fava Tonka – doce, cremosa, with abaunilhadas nuances. Couro – confers masculinity and a pegada but intense and night. Sândalo – add sweet cream to the final secagem. Longevity is excellent, easily lasting 8 hours on average. Projection is strong at the beginning of 2 hours, after a while it turns on a rotating screen, but close to the skin, it cannot be seen. Fixing the roupas: It may last but. Ideal for warm and cold climates, like rain and winter. A fragrance like this but not, perfect for encounters, formal events, sophisticated notes and professional use in environments but reserved. Apesar de não ser sufocante, seu charáter mais denso o torna menos apropriado para o calor o ambientes muito informais. Final Rating: 9.5/10 Elegant, sensual and of high performance, it is a fragrance that transmits security and sophistication without being exaggerated. Comparison with the outros of the line: Prada L’Homme (2016): O classico moderno. But limpo, floral and “fresh office-friendly”. Ideal for daily use, work and short climates. A iris aqui é but luminosa e leve, com uma base mais sutil de âmbar e madeira. Prada L’Homme L’Eau (2017): A versão but leve, fresca e aquatica da linea. Traz a iris but suave, with nuances of ginger and neroli, ideal for days and casual occasions. It's discreet and comfortable, but with minimal projection and long life. Prada L’Homme Intense (2017): A versão mais encorpada, quente e sensual. O DNA of my iris continues to present, but agora abraçado by heart, âmbar and tonka, where that lhe confers but present, personalidade and poder de fixação. If you want to get an elegant perfume, like a toque but not so deep, it's a perfect perfume.

In my opinion, this fragrance is somewhat of a masterpiece, but it's a masterpiece in the same way that Dior Homme Intense is a masterpiece. They both smell absolutely amazing, but the times that you can wear them are relatively limited. Prada L'Homme Intense is very much an iris-forward fragrance, but compared to the original L'Homme, the iris is less fresh and more buttery for lack of a better term. However, it's still fresher than the iris in the Dior Homme and Valentino Uomo lines. It almost has a dryer sheet type of smell. You also get some leather and vanilla, and that's about it. Sure, there are some other nuances to this fragrance done in typical Prada style that add a bit of subtle complexity to it, but overall, it's a pretty linear scent. Even though I absolutely love this scent, I don't think I will reach for it very often because the original L'Homme is just so much more versatile. Whenever I want to smell like iris, the original gives me exactly what I'm looking for, and I know it will be considerably more enjoyable to the people around me. That's not to say that other people wouldn't like the smell of Intense, but to pull off such a luxurious smelling fragrance, you better look the part as well or this one will get you the wrong kind of attention. It definitely comes off as more of a formal or dressed up scent, and it does project quite a bit more. While I absolutely love the scent itself, I can't safely recommend it to people just wanting a nice scent meant to be worn a lot. It's limited in its application, but if you don't mind that aspect of it or just happen to love iris-dominate fragrances, then I think you would be very happy adding this gem to your collection. If you're new to fragrances, you have to be cautious when taking advice from influencers. I've seen many of them say this is the best version of Prada L'Homme, but I think such statements are a bit pretentious. Intense is a wonderful work of art, but it simply can't compare to the utility of the original. Overall, I give Prada L'Homme Intense a 9/10. It's a gorgeous scent, but it's not perfect due to its limited wearability. Original Prada L'Homme though? 10/10. Wear it anytime you want. It's amazing. You don't need the flankers. The original is the true masterpiece.

The opening is a powdery iris right away, airy and refined with a subtle Prada style soapiness that sits more in the background than the original. Dry woods and a soft suede like leather give it structure early, with a slight sweetness keeping it approachable. There’s also a faint spicy edge that sharpens the powder just enough. The texture is airy but with a noticeable warmth underneath, and it stays fairly linear through the first couple hours. In the mid, the iris pulls back and the scent becomes warmer and slightly darker, with a touch more sweetness but still controlled. The powderiness gradually turns creamy, smoothing into the base while the woods and suede leather continue to provide a backbone. By the end of the mid, the powder is mostly gone, replaced by a creamy, clean, lightly sweet profile that feels denser and warmer but still not cloying. You can still make out all of the notes from earlier in the wear, however. The drydown is a smooth, creamy, sweet-leaning base with soft suede leather and woods, staying consistent through the later hours. The finish is warm, clean, and cohesive with strong longevity. Prada L’Homme Intense is an amazing fragrance. It’s what I wished the OG was; a nice masculine iris with a touch more sweetness than other masculine iris fragrances (at least ones that I have tried). It still maintains that Prada “soapy” vibe but not overly so. I could see this being signature scent worth, except maybe in the dead of summer. My only nit pick is I would’ve like a touch more change throughout, as the wear is more linear than what I would like. Still.. a damn near perfect fragrance. 9.5/10

Prada L’Homme Intense: Il Potere della Raffinatezza Notturna Prada L’Homme Intense non è solo una fragranza, è una dichiarazione di stile. Per chi cerca un'alternativa di classe superiore, questo profumo rappresenta l'apice della profumeria di design moderna. Il "Sistema Prada": La Firma del Gentleman Per l'uomo che vuole fare della coerenza il proprio marchio di fabbrica, la scelta ideale è un guardaroba olfattivo sdoppiato: Prada L'Homme EDT: Per il giorno, la primavera e l'estate. Un profumo pulito, elegante e raffinato, perfetto per mantenere un'aura di ordine e distinzione impeccabile. Prada L'Homme Intense EDP: Per la sera, l'autunno e l'inverno. Il lato profondo, lussuoso e magnetico del medesimo DNA. Questa è la firma olfattiva di un uomo che sa esattamente cosa vuole e come presentarsi al mondo. È l'essenza di chi è di gran classe e non ha bisogno di eccessi per dimostrarlo. Esperienza Olfattiva e Impressioni L'apertura mantiene l'iconico Iris di Prada, ma qui viene avvolto da un cuoio morbido e da una fava tonka che aggiunge una dolcezza scura e vellutata. Il patchouli e l'ambra nel cuore conferiscono una struttura calda che esprime sicurezza, ricchezza e potere. Perché averlo in collezione? È un profumo che trasmette un'autorità silenziosa. Non è un comune profumo commerciale; è il profumo di chi ha il controllo. Longevità: Eccellente (8h+). Sillage: Presente ma di estrema classe, una nuvola che comunica successo. Vibe: Lusso discreto, mascolinità moderna, eleganza assoluta. Voto: 9.5/10. Un vero investimento sulla propria immagine.