Dolce&Gabbana Pour Homme Intenso, from Dolce&Gabbana was released in 2014. The perfumer behind this creation is unknown. It has the top notes of Basil, English Marigold, Geranium, Lavender, and Water, middle notes of Bran, Clary Sage, Hay, Moepel Accord, and Tobacco, and base notes of Amber, Cypress, Labdanum, Musk, and Sandalwood.
I thought I had reviewed this when it came out, turns out I didn't and subsequent re sampling has not changed my mind about Intenso. It's opens quite nicely if not generically with that lavender tinged aquatic vibe straight from the original D&G Pour Homme. I was a fan in the nineties but I think I've outgrown the original Pour Homme. The problem with Intenso is the attempt to shoehorn in some deeper, more sensual notes of Amber and tobacco. The problem is the 'tobacco' doesn't smell accurate and clashes with the whole fresh appeal of Pour Homme. The same argument could be made for Amber only to a lesser extent. Initially quite nice, then after 1/2 hour or so I found it irritating and sour on my skin. The longevity is pretty poor but don't get me wrong I can't say I hate Intenso, it's far from offensive, just not very good.
I thought I had reviewed this when it came out, turns out I didn't and subsequent re sampling has not changed my mind about Intenso. It's opens quite nicely if not generically with that lavender tinged aquatic vibe straight from the original D&G Pour Homme. I was a fan in the nineties but I think I've outgrown the original Pour Homme. The problem with Intenso is the attempt to shoehorn in some deeper, more sensual notes of Amber and tobacco. The problem is the 'tobacco' doesn't smell accurate and clashes with the whole fresh appeal of Pour Homme. The same argument could be made for Amber only to a lesser extent. Initially quite nice, then after 1/2 hour or so I found it irritating and sour on my skin. The longevity is pretty poor but don't get me wrong I can't say I hate Intenso, it's far from offensive, just not very good.