Intense
Boadicea the VictoriousIntense2008
Side by side
Intense vs. L'envol
Is Intense better than L'envol?
Intense projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
PatchouliWhite Honey
honeysweetwoody
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The essentials
What's different between Intense and L'envol?
| Intense | L'envol | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Intense | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2008 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | John Stephen | Mathilde Laurent |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Intense and L'envol smell?
Intense
Honey
White Floral
Sweet
Fruity
Floral
Woody
Animalic
Vanilla
L'envol
Woody
Powdery
Honey
Iris
Earthy
Sweet
Aromatic
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Intense and L'envol share?
Top
CitrusesLily
LavenderSageArtemisia
Heart
White HoneyJasmineRose
Violet LeafBlack Pepper
Base
PatchouliVanilla
HoneyIrisGuaiac WoodMuskPatchouliAmberwoodCedarVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Intense or L'envol?
| Intense | L'envol | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Intense and L'envol?
The sweetness isn't a feature, it's the whole point. Intense earns it though: white florals, real honey, vanilla warmth that settles instead of cloying.Intense
Honey in a men's fragrance usually means one thing: sickly sweet and short-lived. L'Envol does it differently. The honey is there, but so is the iris, the cedar, the vetiver pulling it earthward.L'envol
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