Her Intense Burberry 2019

Well, hello there! This one really packs a punch! Finally, I have no reason to complain about the H&S when it comes to a fragrance. I’ve already made a statement, but I still feel the need to elaborate!

I sprayed it on Saturday morning at 7 and it got to accompany me on my furniture shopping spree. And I must say, it showed more endurance during shopping than my husband. But that's really not saying much.

Upon spraying, I smell, just like with the Her edp, strawberries. No blackberries, raspberries, or any other berries, just strawberries. I'm already happy that I can specifically pick this out. While the Her edp now develops a somewhat soapy-artificial (hairspray) note that I quite like, the Intense goes all in and supports the berry opening with a warm floral bouquet (according to the pyramid, jasmine) but nothing cloying or overwhelming, it simply serves to refine and enhance the berry sweetness. And it lasts and lasts and lasts. Well into the afternoon, then the fragrance takes a turn, transforms into butter-caramel, and smells simply delicious enough to bite into. I probably always associate the caramel scent with benzoin. At least from my perspective. So dreamy and elegant. I could still perceive it on me at 1 AM, and not exactly quietly. Other fragrances could take a few notes from this one! Okay, I smell like a sweet treat now, but I never feel uncomfortable with it. The scent is designed in such a way that it just fits. It also doesn’t cause any nausea, which can happen with some others. It has sillage, but although it clings to me like glue, it's anything but unpleasant! My husband certainly hasn’t claimed otherwise or dared to! No one complained at the office today either. It seems to have a connection with my skin chemistry! At least I hope so! :-D

I can’t answer the question of whether it comes close to BR540. Unfortunately, I haven’t tested it yet, but I will soon. Although I’m still hesitant due to the ambivalence regarding the scent perception. I’ve had Cloud by Ariana Grande before and must say that it also smells similar. But by no means as rich, and certainly not as long-lasting as this magnificent specimen here. Absolutely no comparison. The design of the bottle is okay. But that’s not important to me in light of the content!
I hope I could bring it a bit closer to you. A test for all sweet tooth lovers must be in order!