Top Notes 
Mandarin orange
Pink pepper
Bergamot
Heart Notes 
Green apple
Patchouli
Saffron
Base Notes 
Vanilla
Oud
Ambroxan
03/03/2025
Merlotsupern
88 Reviews
Merlotsupern
Top Review
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The Scent of Effortless Elegance (and Freshly Pressed Suits)
Perfumer Michel Almairac is no stranger to crafting sophisticated fragrances (including Joop! Homme Eau de Toilette :D), and with Brioni Eau de Parfum Intense, he delivers an "entry-level niche" scent that punches above its price point... especially if you snag it from a discounter - which you should.
At first spray, you’re met with an airy effervescence, like the pop of a dry wind cork, but instead of a raucous celebration, this one’s happening in a tailored Italian suit. There’s an almost crisp, ironed fabric quality, evoking that feeling of putting on a pressed dress shirt. The listed notes include tangerine, saffron, and oud, but don’t expect an overpowering oud bomb. Here, it’s tamed and smoothed out, adding to the composition rather than creating drama. Interestingly, there’s no mention of cedarwood in the notes, but I’d bet there’s some sneaky clean, woody nuance giving it structure.
Performance is solid at 6-8 hours on skin, with a moderate but steady projection (for 1-2 hours) that never overwhelms, making it a safe yet distinctive choice for the office. It’s one of those rare fragrances that works year-round, shifting from summer linen to winter wool. Versatile and wearable, this is the scent of a guy who doesn’t need to flex.
If you’re looking for a gateway into niche perfumery without the niche price tag, Brioni Eau de Parfum Intense is a smart choice.
On the other hand, if you are looking for complexity and depth - look elsewhere. Reasonably, this is the trade-off when you opt for something versatile.
At first spray, you’re met with an airy effervescence, like the pop of a dry wind cork, but instead of a raucous celebration, this one’s happening in a tailored Italian suit. There’s an almost crisp, ironed fabric quality, evoking that feeling of putting on a pressed dress shirt. The listed notes include tangerine, saffron, and oud, but don’t expect an overpowering oud bomb. Here, it’s tamed and smoothed out, adding to the composition rather than creating drama. Interestingly, there’s no mention of cedarwood in the notes, but I’d bet there’s some sneaky clean, woody nuance giving it structure.
Performance is solid at 6-8 hours on skin, with a moderate but steady projection (for 1-2 hours) that never overwhelms, making it a safe yet distinctive choice for the office. It’s one of those rare fragrances that works year-round, shifting from summer linen to winter wool. Versatile and wearable, this is the scent of a guy who doesn’t need to flex.
If you’re looking for a gateway into niche perfumery without the niche price tag, Brioni Eau de Parfum Intense is a smart choice.
On the other hand, if you are looking for complexity and depth - look elsewhere. Reasonably, this is the trade-off when you opt for something versatile.
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