Varens Homme Intense

It does remind me of DF, much lighter version of it. Pleasant & not scratchy to the nose. Projection below an hour, spray more for better performance. Skin scent after an hour or so & does have that trail when move around. Longevity 3-4hrs, carry a decant if u may.

Really really good scent for the price. It smells fresh yet powerful but it doesn't project much and doesn't last long.

To speak of Varens Homme Intense means to speak of Ulric de Varens. I have never hidden my appreciation for this brand. In fact, I sympathized with the brand because of the UDV for Men, of which I have been a fan for years, I wore it a lot and it will always deserve a place in my memories. Incidentally, it debunks many perfumes of name, surname and highest values, either by the fragrance or the projection and longevity. In 2013, already consolidated in all markets and with a strong presence in France and Germany, the company decided to launch an exclusive line of four new fragrances, called Varens Homme. The bottles were inspired by the fine lines of a whiskey bottle and, they are really very easy to handle besides having good ergonomics. The fragrance of Varens Homme Intense has notes of Mandarin and bergamot in the output, cumin, and nutmeg in the heart, in addition to a floral blend with violet leaves, and a base of cedarwood, sandalwood and a touch of musk. The output contains the tastiest accord, in my opinion. Although it is not there, the nutmeg is very noticeable at this stage and the smell is very ephemeral because the citrus aspect dominates. Perhaps, it would have been better to leave the nutmeg on top! Then, the fragrance develops in a simple way, with something that fights between hot and cold, the spicy and the woody. And the fragrance is very pleasant and falls into the category of “wildcards”, that is, it serves for several occasions and in different climates. The big disappointment was due to the name Intense, which does not match reality. When we test an Intense version of some fragrance, we immediately imagine an Intense EDT or an EDP, with a powerful and almost uncomfortable projection and, above all, excellent lasting, of those that exceed 10 hours on the skin. And that was not the case! On my skin, the projection was shy and the lasting was good, but not worthy of being called intense. Anyway, I am still curious to know the other fragrances in this line and I recommend the test because it is known that perfume evolution depends on the skin

Amazing scent. I want to make it my signature scent. But it doesn't last that long. It represents that old country smell. With wide meadows and you in your cottage with all your dried spices and fresh fruits. Aaaaahhh. To me it smells like something I have never smelled before.

I quite like this fragrance....very pleasant and enjoyable. Bang for the buck.