Intense

Intense by Victoria's Secret is a sweet, gourmand-oriental fragrance with a prominent plum-apple-coconut-praline core, enhanced by subtle salt and suede notes. The opening is bright and juicy, with a strong tartness from apple and a smooth, milk-like coconut that some detect while others find it faint. The dry-down reveals a complex, lingering sweetness with praline and plum, accented by a faintly bitter suede and salty musk that adds depth without overwhelming. It evolves into a sensual, mature scent reminiscent of tropical fruit, vanilla cream, and a hint of dark leather. The fragrance has moderate to long lasting power and sillage, suitable for day to night wear, especially in autumn or winter. While some appreciate the unexpected balance of sweetness and salty, smoked undertones, others find it generic or lose interest quickly after the initial burst, reporting it fades too swiftly or lacks a distinct personality. Many agree it blends well into personal chemistry and wears with a long-lasting, soapy-sweet note, though a few report a plastic, cloying or even headache-inducing effect, particularly at first.