Clandestine
Guy LarocheEau de Parfum1986
Side by side
Clandestine vs. V. Intense
Is Clandestine better than V. Intense?
V. Intense rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
PlumRosePatchouli
fruitysweetpowderywoody
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 Clandestine and V. Intense?
| Clandestine | V. Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Intense |
| Launched | 1986 | 2014 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Daniel Molière | Aurélien Guichard |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Clandestine and V. Intense smell?
Clandestine
Fruity
Sweet
White Floral
Floral
Powdery
Honey
Animalic
Woody
V. Intense
Fruity
Warm Spicy
Woody
Rose
Sweet
Metallic
Powdery
Leather
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Clandestine and V. Intense share?
Top
PlumAldehydesPineappleCassiaBergamot
Saffron
Heart
HoneyTuberoseCarnationRoseJasmineYlang-YlangIrisHeliotrope
PlumRoseSandalwoodPatchouli
Base
CivetBenzoinAmberPatchouliMuskVanillaCedar
Frankincense
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
TuberoseCarnationRoseJasmineYlang-YlangIrisHeliotrope
Rose
Fruity Notes
PlumPineapple
Plum
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Woody Notes
Cedar
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Clandestine and V. Intense work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Clandestine or V. Intense?
| Clandestine | V. Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Clandestine and V. Intense?
The aldehydes give it cool shimmer over warm honey and civet. It does not apologize. Some find it a gorgeous 80s relic; others find it almost punishing.Clandestine
V. Intense is discontinued, which makes it harder to find, and easier to love once you do. The frankincense-sandalwood base is what people remember most: warm, resinous, and almost meditative.V. Intense
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