Brioni 2021 Eau de Parfum Intense

Brioni (Eau de Parfum Intense) by Brioni
Bottle Design:
Norbert Stumpfl
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8.1 / 10 170 Ratings
A popular perfume by Brioni for men, released in 2021. The scent is woody-fruity. It is being marketed by Lalique Group / Art & Fragrance.
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Main accords

Woody
Fruity
Spicy
Sweet
Fresh

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
Mandarin orangeMandarin orange Pink pepperPink pepper BergamotBergamot
Heart Notes Heart Notes
Green appleGreen apple PatchouliPatchouli SaffronSaffron
Base Notes Base Notes
VanillaVanilla OudOud AmbroxanAmbroxan

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8.1170 Ratings
Longevity
7.8156 Ratings
Sillage
7.5156 Ratings
Bottle
8.0157 Ratings
Value for money
8.0151 Ratings
Submitted by Franfan20, last update on 06/22/2025.

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10 in-depth fragrance descriptions
Merlotsupern

76 Reviews
Merlotsupern
Merlotsupern
Top Review 7  
The Scent of Effortless Elegance (and Freshly Pressed Suits)
Perfumer Michel Almairac is no stranger to crafting refined, effortlessly sophisticated fragrances (including Joop! :D), and with Brioni Eau de Parfum Intense, he delivers an entry-level niche scent that punches well 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 champagne cork, but instead of a raucous celebration, this one’s happening in a meticulously tailored Italian suit. There’s an almost crisp, freshly ironed fabric quality, evoking that satisfying feeling of putting on a pressed dress shirt. The listed notes include tangerine, saffron, and oud, but don’t expect an overpowering Middle Eastern-style oud bomb. Here, it’s tamed and smoothed out, adding depth rather than 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, 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, polished, 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.
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7
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8
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8.5
Scent
Trobrt

1 Review
Trobrt
Trobrt
4  
Very nice
Brioni as a designer was new to me after I heard a reviewer talk about this scent. It sounded interesting and the notes in it resonated with me.
First impression is.....wow! Very nice. I was not expecting something like this from a designer house. Mildly sweet, tart, woody, earthy, and slightly leathery. Green apple, oud and saffron dominant in my opinion. The other notes are minor players. But this is blended wonderfully. The oud is very tame and is expertly blended with the apple, saffron and patchoulli to keep it non-animalic.
Even though this is a kind of heavy fragrance. It is pretty versatile IMO. The bergomot and apple keep it from getting to dark. All year around wear. But definitely for dates and dressier evening attire. There is an opulence about this frag.
Brioni......you have my attention.
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Smirky

450 Reviews
Smirky
Smirky
2  
Citrus/fruity oud scent
Brioni EdP Intense is a very nice citrus/fruity type of scent with an underpinning of oud. The oud adds a subtle dirty character to the scent but it is by no means a challenging oud (no barnyard or cheesy smell). Very smooth and classy scent and very masculine.

Sillage is quite moderate after the first hour or so, making it very practical for the office or close quarters. Longevity is decent, about 8 hours. Intense is a better performer than the OG Brioni EdP but the two are totally different scents. I wish Brioni would come out with a stronger version of the OG - the violet note is really nice.

Even though I like Intense, I won't be getting a bottle. I prefer Hacivat Oud which has a similar idea (fruity with oud) but is better quality with better performance.
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Reddawks

55 Reviews
Reddawks
Reddawks
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Move with the flow
There’s something about simplicity that draws us in — that wins us over without too much debate.
Elegance and charisma are simple things, but far from easy. The trick is to stop trying. To let go and just move with the flow.

Brioni does exactly that. It picks up the codes of masculine perfumery (patchouli, saffron, apple, pepper), does its best, and doesn’t look over its shoulder. It just does — and does it well.

You can almost sense the tailored suit (Brioni is known for that, after all): fresh from the dry cleaner, worn loose but still serious. The ideal boss — the kind who turns any slacker into a model employee through authenticity alone.

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Matte

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Helpful Review 9  
Strong, but somehow subtle?
Hi guys,
i've had the Brioni Intense for almost 2 years now, so I've had the opportunity to test it in all situations. So here's my experience report and let me say it up front - it's absolutely brilliant!
A beautiful fruity, dark fragrance that is extremely present, even if you don't necessarily notice it all the time. It is a constant companion and ensures that you are often asked about it. I even get the question: "What's that scent?" whenever I wear it and then interact with people around me.

This surprises me a little, as it seems a bit dark and even looks a bit niche. But no other fragrance has caused so much conversation so far.

On clothes it lasts for days, on the skin it is sometimes difficult to determine, as it is so rich that you become nose-blind relatively quickly. However, it usually lasts for 6-9 hours and people notice it throughout this time.

About the drydown:
I find that it starts off very fruity / citrusy, then the saffron comes out very quickly, accompanied by vanilla and patchouli.
Fruit-saffron-vanilla-patch, that's my association.
It's also crazy how much it differs in the individual seasons, it can be worn throughout the year, but in summer it tends to be worn in the evening, but ey, go! In summer, a little oud also makes an appearance, but only very subtly.

I read in the comments here that someone said it could also be from PDM - I can only agree with that! A little more oud and a sweeter vanilla and then it would be a horse too, haha!

All in all, an absolute recommendation. It is very masculine, consistent and a charmer that is just waiting to be discovered by you, dear reader.
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DanielkretsuDanielkretsu 2 years ago
9
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8
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8
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9.5
Scent
Does have a rich expensive oil, well dressed smell. Smells like an oily butter popcorn. Specifically gives vibes of movie theater butter.
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NorthKitchenNorthKitchen 2 years ago
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8
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8
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10
Scent
Opens with a smooth and airy apple accord. Then comes saffron and a restrained oud. One of the few fragrances that I instantly loved. A 10/10 for me.
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LlkuhljLlkuhlj 2 years ago
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7
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8
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8.5
Scent
Toned-down and "cleaner" version of Gucci Intense Oud, i.e. less overwhelming and therefore more versatile qua suitable situations.
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Zay1998Zay1998 6 months ago
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7
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6
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10
Scent
Versatile & signature scent worthy. Best worn in spring, fall, and winter
I’m not for sure about the longevity, Recommend a sample first.
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RahiMYasnRahiMYasn 6 months ago
8
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8
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9
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9
Scent
luxury artificial oud scent fortified with saffron and vanilla with elegant opening by green apple and smoothly pink pepper
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