Marrakech Intense

Marrakech Intense by Aesop is an unisex eau de parfum from 2005 in the premium price tier. It opens with cardamom, clove and bergamot, moves into rose, jasmine and neroli and dries down to sandalwood, cedarwood and musk. Expect around 7 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Cardamom Cool, aromatic spice with a eucalyptus lift. Smells expensive.
Clove Hot, dry and dental. Powerful — a little goes a long way.
Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.

Heart

Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
Neroli Distilled orange blossom. Green, soapy and elegant.

Dry-down

Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
Cedarwood Dry, pencil-shaving woodiness. Clean and structural.
Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.

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