Yves Saint Laurent

L'Homme Parfum Intense

L'Homme Parfum Intense by Yves Saint Laurent is a masculine-leaning eau de parfum from 2013 in the designer price tier. It opens with bergamot, citron and black pepper, moves into davana, orange blossom, violet leaf and basil and dries down to ambergris and tonka bean. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

• Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
• Citron Thick-skinned citrus, more zest than juice. Waxy and bright.
• Black Pepper Dry and prickly. Gives a fragrance grip and a bit of bite.

Heart

• Davana Odd and gorgeous — apricot jam, rum and dried herbs at once.
• Orange Blossom Sweet, soapy and sunny. Neroli's warmer sibling.
• Violet Leaf Crisp, watery green with a metallic edge. Cool rather than fresh.
• Basil Peppery herb with an aniseed lift. Culinary but wearable.

Dry-down

• Ambergris Salty, animal, sun-warmed skin. Marine and musky at once.
• Tonka Bean Almond, hay and vanilla in one. Warm and slightly nutty.

Smells like this

• Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme
• Yves Saint Laurent Libre Intense
• Creed Green Irish Tweed
• DS & Durga Cowboy Grass
• Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Cobalt
• Montale Oud Tobacco

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