Pour Homme Intenso by Dolce & Gabbana
Brand: Dolce & Gabbana
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Herbal and smooth: basil, lavender and marigold over clary sage, hay and tobacco, on sandalwood, cypress and amber.
Is Pour Homme Intenso worth it?
How it smells: Opens with marigold, geranium and lavender, clary sage and hay at the heart, then dries down to amber and musk.
Scent Score: 82/100 (Great). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 87, versatility 75, layerability 78 and value 87, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts all day and into the night. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Spring, fall and winter, for the office and evenings. Layering: Layers easily with most of the catalog. Leans: Masculine.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2014 · Men
Key accords: Marigold, Geranium, Lavender, Basil, Water Notes, Clary Sage
Top Notes
- Marigold
- Geranium
- Lavender
- Basil
- Water Notes
Heart Notes
- Clary Sage
- Hay
- Tobacco
Base Notes
- Amber
- Musk
- Cypress
- Sandalwood
- Labdanum
Occasions: Office, Evening
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring
Fragrance overview
Pour Homme Intenso by Dolce & Gabbana belongs to the aromatic fragrance family. Herbal and smooth: basil, lavender and marigold over clary sage, hay and tobacco, on sandalwood, cypress and amber. Pour Homme Intenso opens with Marigold, Geranium, Lavender, Basil, and Water Notes. The heart brings Clary Sage, Hay, and Tobacco. It dries down to Amber, Musk, Cypress, Sandalwood, and Labdanum.
How to wear Pour Homme Intenso
On skin, Pour Homme Intenso by Dolce & Gabbana has long Lasting longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall, winter, and spring. Reach for it for office and evening. Its best layering match in the catalog is Oud Wood by Tom Ford. Apply Pour Homme Intenso first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Pour Homme Intenso : 2 sprays Oud Wood and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Pour Homme Intenso opens with Marigold, Geranium, Lavender, Basil, and Water Notes.
The heart brings Clary Sage, Hay, and Tobacco.
It dries down to Amber, Musk, Cypress, Sandalwood, and Labdanum.
What to layer with Pour Homme Intenso
Oud Wood by Tom Ford
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share amber and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Pour Homme Intenso first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pour Homme Intenso : 2 sprays Oud Wood
CK One by Calvin Klein
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share amber, musk, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Pour Homme Intenso first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pour Homme Intenso : 2 sprays CK One
Fahrenheit by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share lavender, amber, and musk.
Order: Apply Pour Homme Intenso first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fahrenheit on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pour Homme Intenso : 2 sprays Fahrenheit
Drunk Lovers by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share clary sage, amber, and musk.
Order: Apply Pour Homme Intenso first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Drunk Lovers on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pour Homme Intenso : 2 sprays Drunk Lovers
Wool by Commodity
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share amber, musk, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Pour Homme Intenso first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Wool on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pour Homme Intenso : 2 sprays Wool
Pairings to approach with care
Arabians Tonka by Montale
Not Recommended · 33/99
Arabians Tonka has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Arabians Tonka brings an oriental contrast to this aromatic scent, and they share amber.
Order: Apply Pour Homme Intenso first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Arabians Tonka on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pour Homme Intenso : 1 spray Arabians Tonka
Alien by Mugler
Not Recommended · 34/99
Alien has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Alien brings a floral contrast to this aromatic scent.
Order: Apply Pour Homme Intenso first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Alien on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pour Homme Intenso : 1 spray Alien
Related fragrances and why
- Pour Homme by Dolce & Gabbana — Another version of Pour Homme from Dolce & Gabbana.
- Oud Wood by Tom Ford — Both include amber and sandalwood.
- CK One by Calvin Klein — Both include amber, musk, and sandalwood.
- Fahrenheit by Dior — Both include lavender, amber, and musk.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Pour Homme Intenso?
Pour Homme Intenso opens with Marigold, Geranium, Lavender, Basil, and Water Notes. The heart brings Clary Sage, Hay, and Tobacco. It dries down to Amber, Musk, Cypress, Sandalwood, and Labdanum.
How long does Pour Homme Intenso last, and how strong is it?
Pour Homme Intenso by Dolce & Gabbana has long Lasting longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Pour Homme Intenso?
It's best in fall, winter, and spring. It suits office and evening.
What layers well with Pour Homme Intenso?
Oud Wood by Tom Ford is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share amber and sandalwood. Apply Pour Homme Intenso first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Pour Homme Intenso : 2 sprays Oud Wood.
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