The One Intense

So I purchased a sample and I can say that I find this enjoyable. I sprayed it yesterday and didn't care for the opening but trying it today, it smells sexy. It definitely shares the DNA of The One EDP but what I like about this one more than both the EDT and EDP is that it doesn't have the drowsy facet to it. The EDT and EDP both have something in it that isn't uplifting or even just nice to my mentality and it may be the tobacco and amber - even though I enjoy both of those notes in other fragrances a lot and gravitate towards woody amber scents often, but this EDP Intense doesn't have that facet. It does remind me of Guerlain Lhomme Ideal EDT but this is better. Where the Guerlain focuses on highlighting many attributes such as spice, leather, orange blossom and the almond/cherry like note, this one is more linear in a good way and it has none of that almond like facet which can be really nice as it dries down in the Guerlain, but this is just smoother and you don't have to wait for it to get sexy into the drydown. I'd get this for$50-$60 for a 100ml at discounters. Both due have somewhat of a glue like opening, but this one settled and irons itself out in like 5 mins whereas the Guerlain is rough with the glue like thing for longer and it's not as easy to get along with as this one. This is good. It smells of good quality and it's a very nice Fall signature scent, leans into a date night scent, and can be worn on Summer evenings I'd imagine. It's not something that you want to project from across the room because it doesn't have that vibe to it. It's more for when someone is within a foot of you type of scent or when a woman gives you a hug and thinks that you smell good. Because of that, I think it's good for the office during the Fall as well. There is something in it that smells a little powdery which is probably the benzoin and it's a warm powdery smell but not like baby powder. Because if that, I think it could be less complimentary in high heat or if you're not a clean man because it'll smell kind of like a body warmth

I've heard endless reviews where it's said the longevity/sillage of this fragrance is very, very poor. I wish I'd have listened and not purchased this one. That's the only bad thing I can think of this fragrance. Other than that, the scent is so good and I love it. I wish it performed so much better. For me, about after an hour, dare I say 30 minutes, it becomes a skin scent. I can't smell it around me like a scent bubble which I really dislike. Even mixing a bit with un-scented lotion, or just spraying it over un-scented lotion, the longevity is horrible. Because of that, I have to give this fragrance a 6/10. Do I recommend, I can't say I would. There's plenty of other fragrances that cost less or in the same price range, are name brand/designer, and perform way better. An example is Azzaro The Most Wanted EDP Intense.

The bottle is sharp and imposing. The all-black, pitch-dark glass paired with subtle gold accents gives it an understated, sophisticated aesthetic that looks incredible on any tray or shelf. It opens with a warm, magnetic punch of spicy cardamom and fresh cypress, balanced out by a clean dash of neroli. As it develops, smooth cashmeran, benzoin, and clary sage create a rich, velvety heart. The base settles into dark leather, patchouli, and resinous labdanum, making the entire composition deeply alluring and seductive. While taking a darker, smoother, and more leathery route than its predecessor, the dry-down lets that iconic DNA of the original The One peak through. You still get that cozy, warm-spicy amber core, but refined with a sophisticated, modern twist.

excellent dating fragrance for the evening. Exactly what you’d expect and wish for from a Dolce & Gabbana Intense in a dark bottle. A great alternative to YSL Myslf if you want to switch up your dating scents a little. The fragrance carries the same dark, seductive concept as YSL Myslf. These seductive scents with a dark DNA are truly my signature fragrances. Absolutely blind-buy worthy, crowd-pleasing. From the opening all the way to the drydown, it convinces consistently without ever being off-putting or feeling like something doesn’t fit. Beautifully composed. Allthough the sillage and longevity could be a bit better.

Tried this a couple years ago earlier in my fragrance journey and it caught me off guard because I thought flankers would always smell nearly identical to the original. This smells quite a bit different from the original which is actually kinda awesome because a lot of flanker releases aren't really worth it if you own one already. Pretty unique for a designer fragrance. I know the reviewer below already touched on this, but I’ve got to agree: this is a good casual colder weather scent for fall through spring, soft, sweet and spicy and herbaceous. Gave this to my best friend and he really enjoys it.