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    Side by side

    Cologne Intense vs. Dia Man

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Dia Man rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Cologne Intense vs. Dia Man
    Cologne IntenseDia Man
    ConcentrationIntenseExtrait
    Launched20092002
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Cologne Intense

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Fresh
    Citrus
    White Floral
    Green

    Dia Man

    Woody
    Amber
    Floral
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Fresh
    Fruity

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CitrusesGinger
    IncenseCardamomLabdanumBitter Orange
    Heart
    JasmineCedarwood
    PeonyPlumOrris RootYlang-Ylang
    Base
    Woody Notes
    VetiverRosewoodLeatherAmberPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Cologne Intense vs. Dia Man
    Cologne IntenseDia Man
    Score4/54.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Cologne Intense earns its name in the base, not the opening. The top plays by cologne rules, citrus, brightness, easy. But the vetiver and cedar that follow?Cologne Intense
    The opening is sharp and resins-forward. The florals arrive quietly, almost shy. This is not a statement fragrance. It is the kind of smell someone notices when you are already gone.Dia Man