Here comes my review of the new EdP Intense that has just been released this year. So far, there are no reviews and the ratings are rather mediocre. My rating isn't much better either, as it really isn't anything new and, as is often the case with Armani, you get an old DNA reheated. In recent years, Armani has had a strange strategy of discontinuing releases and bringing them back to the market under a new name in a similar way. This is the case with the Acqua di Gio line and can also be noticed with the Code line. This EdP Intense is quite similar to the discontinued Acqua di Giò Absolu. At least in the first hours, the similarity is very pronounced. I find the Absolu significantly better, and I still have the 200ml bottle sitting around here. That's also a reason why I don't need this EdP Intense. Otherwise, it's a release that is fine and won't cause much controversy.
As usual, the prices of new releases are very high and already quite overpriced. Here we have a typical designer release that, while not badly made fashion-wise, is, in my opinion, also interchangeable. There isn’t much more to say about the bottle and packaging: iconic, well-known, and again with a great color gradient from light to dark. Very solid and pretty. The perfumer here is again Alberto Morillas, who is known in the designer sector for his fresh creations. I find it solid, but I don't find the creations particularly gripping (at least most of them). As mentioned, this is a reheating of the DNA of the Absolu that has been discontinued and is now only available for significantly elevated prices. The top note consists of fruity notes, specifically green apple, which is quite synthetic. Along with a mix of citrus notes and a slightly salty aquatic note. This aquatic note is a no-brainer that is uncomplicated and also radiates that "shower gel" freshness. Added to this is a fresh sage note that is quite pleasing and is often used in the designer sector. Additionally, Firmenich's fragrance ingredient Yodanol has been used, which is supposed to emit a long-lasting freshness. In the base, there is also a very pleasant amber wood note that I quite like, along with some patchouli. Overall, however, I don't get the feeling that something special has been created here that is worth buying. Nevertheless, it is a scent that is easy to wear without standing out negatively in everyday life. Performance is somewhat lacking for an "EdP Intense." In the first hours, it projects quite well, but later it becomes more intimate. Longevity? After about 7 hours, it seems to be almost gone. So, not bad, but I expected more.
In conclusion, I can say: Just like with AdG Profumo, something has been reheated here, and you don't get anything really new. It is solid nonetheless.
