The Essence Intense
Porsche DesignIntense2009
Side by side
The Essence Intense vs. 212 Men
Is The Essence Intense better than 212 Men?
212 Men rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Vetiver
warm spicyaromaticwoodycitrusfresh spicygreen
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 212 Men?
| The Essence Intense | 212 Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Intense | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2009 | 1999 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Anne Flipo | Alberto Morillas |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do The Essence Intense and 212 Men smell?
The Essence Intense
Fruity
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Woody
Cinnamon
Sweet
Amber
Citrus
212 Men
Citrus
Green
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Essence Intense and 212 Men share?
Top
BlueberryRed Mandarin Orange
Green NotesGrapefruitBergamotSpicesPetitgrainLavender
Heart
Siberian Stone PineCinnamonMyrrh
GingerVioletGardeniaSage
Base
Black PepperVetiver
SandalwoodMuskVetiverIncenseGuaiac WoodLabdanum
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
Red Mandarin Orange
GrapefruitBergamotPetitgrain
Spicy Notes
Black PepperCinnamon
GingerSpices
Green Notes
Vetiver
Green NotesVetiver
Woody Notes
Siberian Stone Pine
SandalwoodGuaiac Wood
Where they fit
When and where do The Essence Intense and 212 Men work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, The Essence Intense or 212 Men?
| The Essence Intense | 212 Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about The Essence Intense and 212 Men?
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
212 Men is a well-crafted citrus aromatic that refuses to stay one-dimensional once it settles. The drydown is where veteran wearers find their favorite phase, and it arrives reliably.212 Men
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