New York Intense
Fragrance Du BoisIntense2020
Side by side
New York Intense vs. Ébène Fumé
Is New York Intense better than Ébène Fumé?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
RoseGuaiac WoodLabdanum
warm spicywoodyamberfresh spicyaromaticbalsamic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between New York Intense and Ébène Fumé?
| New York Intense | Ébène Fumé | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Intense | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2021 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Pierre-Constantin Guéros | Rodrigo Flores-Roux |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do New York Intense and Ébène Fumé smell?
New York Intense
Warm Spicy
Woody
Amber
Sweet
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Fruity
Balsamic
Ébène Fumé
Woody
Amber
Smoky
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Leather
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do New York Intense and Ébène Fumé share?
Top
BlackberryRoseOrangeCinnamonCorianderBay Leaf
IncensePalo SantoBlack PepperViolet Leaf
Heart
CloveGuaiac WoodFrankincenseOrchidHoneyVanillaImmortelle
LeatherLabdanumCade oilPapyrusRose
Base
AmberPatchouliMuskLabdanumMyrrhOudVetiverCedarwoodOakmoss
Resinous Notesebony treeGuaiac Wood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Guaiac WoodOudCedarwood
ebony treePalo SantoGuaiac Wood
Floral Notes
RoseOrchidImmortelle
Rose
Resinous Notes
FrankincenseLabdanum
Resinous NotesLabdanum
Spicy Notes
CloveCinnamonCoriander
Black Pepper
Green Notes
Vetiver
Violet LeafPapyrus
Where they fit
When and where do New York Intense and Ébène Fumé work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, New York Intense or Ébène Fumé?
| New York Intense | Ébène Fumé | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about New York Intense and Ébène Fumé?
There's an oud in the base. Dense, animalic, not for the faint of heart. But here it's been tamed by blackberry sweetness and honey warmth, pulled into something that adds depth without dominating.New York Intense
This is Tom Ford at his most contemplative. A Private Blend for someone who doesn't need the room to know they're wearing it. The smoke-and-rose pairing is either the draw or the question mark.Ébène Fumé
The hunt
Where to buy New York Intense and Ébène Fumé
| New York Intense | Ébène Fumé | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $195.00ecosmetics |
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