The Essence Intense
Porsche DesignIntense2009
Side by side
The Essence Intense vs. Chrome
Is The Essence Intense better than Chrome?
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
Red Mandarin Orange
fruityaromaticwoodysweetcitrusfresh spicy
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 The Essence Intense and Chrome?
| The Essence Intense | Chrome | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Intense | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2009 | 1996 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Anne Flipo | Gerard Haury |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do The Essence Intense and Chrome smell?
The Essence Intense
Fruity
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Woody
Cinnamon
Sweet
Amber
Citrus
Chrome
Citrus
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Aquatic
White Floral
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Essence Intense and Chrome share?
Top
BlueberryRed Mandarin Orange
LemonItalian green mandarin orangeBergamotRosemaryGingerGrapefruitNeroliPineapple
Heart
Siberian Stone PineCinnamonMyrrh
JasmineFrench lavenderMuskHedioneStar AniseCyclamenCoriander
Base
Black PepperVetiver
PineAmberOakmossMateCedarLichenSandalwoodWoody NotesCardamomBrazilian RosewoodTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Black PepperCinnamon
GingerStar AniseCorianderCardamom
Woody Notes
Siberian Stone Pine
PineCedarSandalwoodWoody NotesBrazilian Rosewood
Citric Notes
Red Mandarin Orange
LemonItalian green mandarin orangeBergamotGrapefruit
Fruity Notes
Blueberry
Pineapple
Green Notes
Vetiver
Mate
Oriental Notes
Myrrh
Tonka Bean
Where they fit
When and where do The Essence Intense and Chrome work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, The Essence Intense or Chrome?
| The Essence Intense | Chrome | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about The Essence Intense and Chrome?
The opening reads fruity, almost sweet, that's the blueberry. Then the vetiver and black pepper arrive and the whole thing goes cool, dry, masculine. It's the kind of fragrance that shifts tone.The Essence Intense
Chrome doesn't want to be the loudest person in the room. That's not a flaw, it's the whole point. Built for the office, the commute, the afternoon meeting that runs long.Chrome
The hunt
Where to buy The Essence Intense and Chrome
| The Essence Intense | Chrome | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $21.95fragranceshop |
| 1.7 oz | — | $50.20ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $31.95fragranceshop |
| 6.7 oz | — | $43.95fragranceshop |
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