Dolce & Gabbana Intenso Fragrance Review
Anyone with any recollection of the mid 90's will remember the epic release Pour Homme – the first masculine fragrance launch by then-newcomers to the global fashion scene, Dolce & Gabbana. Characterized by its unique aromatic blend of citrus, pepper and abundant woods, Pour Homme set a benchmark by standing apart from the faceless androgynous unisex scents that were prolific at the time. Fast forward 20 years, and D&G have reinvented it for a new age in the form of Dolce & Gabbana Intenso.
Off the bat, Intenso feels every bit as striking as its older brother, but somehow more refined. Crisp aquatic notes dominate its flight, veering towards a dark ambery ribbon of bittersweet tobacco, fragrant lavender and hay-like aromatic greens. A resinously warm base of labdanum, cypress and perfumed woods give it an enduring masculine slant, which lingers for hours on skin. Despite his differences with his famous older sibling, Intenso feels very much a part of the Dolce & Gabbana family... he's mature, and evokes an air of determination and virile exuberance.
Intenso is a great all-rounder that will transition easily from day to night. If Pour Homme was your jam back in the day, Intenso will satisfy in spades!
The Signature Scent of a Dad: #CaptureHisEssence
Close your eyes and think about your dad. What memory came to mind? Was it a time when you were younger and you couldn’t imagine going to bed without him tucking you in? Or did you smile when you remembered the first time you found a gift for Father’s Day that you knew he would love?
When it comes to shopping for Father’s Day gifts, the first rule to remember is do not panic. Everyone struggles to find that one gift that holds special meaning to the father figure in their life. Luckily, we’ve done the hardest part for you so you could find the perfect gift. The only thing that you need to do is think about the type of man that you are shopping for. Is he the type whose dreams never end or is he spirted and care-free, enjoying life as it comes to him?
Check out 5 of our top fragrances that will help you capture his essence in the perfect gift! #CaptureHisEssence
The ‘Casual’ Dad - Light Blue Stromboli Pour Home by Dolce & Gabbana ($48.99)
Can you feel it? The wind brushing against your face as you sat outside with your Dad listening to the waves crashing in the sea. Light Blue Living Stromboli is a woody - aquatic scent that was inspired by two Mediterranean locations – coastal village Portofino and volcanic island of Stromboli. It is the ideal fragrance for the casual dad who takes life as it comes to him and enjoys the little moments that life brings him.
The ‘Hero’ Dad – Only The Brave by Diesel ($51.99)
Nothing is ever too much for this Dad. Only The Brave introduces a harmony of oriental, leather and woody accords, which accentuates the characteristics of the masculine, determined and brave. It is a fragrance that was created for all men who choose to be heroes.
The ‘Inquisitive’ Dad – Midnight in Paris by Van Cleef & Arpels ($31.99)
The world is his oyster and he showed you everything that it has to offer. Midnight in Paris is a fragrance that is enriched with floral notes, lily of the valley and citrusy notes with lighted lemon. The bottle gives an illusion of a luminous starry sky which is fitting for the Dad who loves to travel.
The ‘Passionate’ Dad – Spicebomb by Viktor & Rolf ($62.99)
You’ll never hear no from this Dad. Spicebomb is a fragrance that was created for the passionate and extrovert Dad. Enriched with a woody and spicy composition blended out with sensual spicy undertones, Spicebomb will help this Dad grab life by the horns.
The ‘Invincible” Dad – Invictus by Paco Rabanne ($82.99)
It’s all about the thrill of the competition for this Dad. Nothing feels better than hearing the roar of the crowd when he finally reaches the finish line – at a sporting event or completing a project at the office. Designed with hints of fresh grapefruit and woody base notes, Invictus will help this Dad feel invincible.
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