Cologne Intense
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Side by side
Cologne Intense vs. Salt
Cologne Intense wears longer on skin, while Salt projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Cologne Intense | Salt | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Intense | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2020 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Luca Maffei | Rachel Latimer |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Cologne Intense
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
White Floral
Amber
Green
Herbal
Soft Spicy
Salt
Woody
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Patchouli
Earthy
Rose
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
NeroliParaguayan petigrainLemonBergamotLavenderTarragonPink Pepper
CypressCitrusesMetallic Notes
Heart
FrankincenseJasmineMate
CardamomPatchouliAngelicaRed thymeRoseCedarBergamotOakmossLavenderLabdanumCorianderOrris RootRosemarySage
Base
LabdanumOakmossPatchouliMuskAmber
SuedeGunpowderSaltSkin
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Cologne Intense | Salt | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Most colognes peak in the first hour and ghost out. Cologne Intense plays a longer game. The citrus opens bold, yes, but then frankincense and labdanum settle in and the drydown goes somewhere worth.Cologne Intense
Not aquatic. Mineral. It won't announce itself across a room, that's not what this does. Salt puts you on the ground, not in the water. Clean, yes, but the clean of desert air. Strange and intimate.Salt