Colonia Intensa Oud Eau de Cologne Concentree

24 reseñas

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• juancar7777

  December 12, 2013

  

  You could imagine it as a night garden: deep, dark, without transparencies. Its notes are accomplished and pretentious; it makes itself noticed, and that is its desire. It can be conquering, for lovers of strong perfumes. The Oud, Agar, and leather are perfectly combined in this creation.

• juancar7777

  January 7, 2014

  

  I bought and tried it; it’s a nocturnal fragrance with a strong presence and great packaging. The Oud or Agar stands out, well-supported by woods and leather. The average longevity is good and it’s not discreet. Although I prefer the garden of the other Essenza fragrance for being more romantic and varied, I think Oud can either appeal greatly or not at all, but I recommend it because it’s a good perfume.

• juancar7777

  July 17, 2014

  

  A key review for Intense Cologne Oud: it’s perfectly wearable on summer nights. At first, due to its strength, it might seem like a winter scent, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that without over-applying, it shines at night and now even in summer. The best part is that it pleases and doesn’t leave anyone indifferent, so I recommend it for special nights and relaxed free time.

• juancar7777

  September 11, 2014

  

  One of the best Oud perfumes on the market right now. It’s natural, of excellent quality, and the leather is handled masterfully. Other woods make it original and personal after a nice citrus opening. It’s very personal, nocturnal, long-lasting, and creates an aura that communicates effortlessly. It works all year round, but especially at night, surpassing the average men’s fragrance. Assertive, persistent, and dark, it offers a magical and natural world that draws people in.

• juancar7777

  September 28, 2014

  

  Another night of being constantly surprised by this special fragrance; it outshone others at dinner again, and people always ask about it. The citrus opening is the most noticeable, but for me, the Oud or Agar leaves stand out more, of top quality alongside the leather. The rest of the notes complement this perfume made for special occasions perfectly. Undoubtedly, a highly appreciated niche scent.

• Amolina

  January 1, 2015

  

  It starts with a super fresh citrus top note reminiscent of the original cologne, but that’s just the prelude. What follows is the finest Oud essence I’ve ever tried: refined, of exceptional quality, with hints of coriander, then leather and musk. It lasts 6 to 7 hours, perfect for formal dinners with friends or family.

• luis fernando chaveco

  April 20, 2015

  

  For me, this fragrance is a masterpiece and my absolute favorite in the collection.

• beto_ruiz

  June 2, 2015

  

  Another fragrance with the trendy Oud. It feels like it uses very high-quality ingredients. The opening is sweet and citrusy, but quickly moves to the heart where the Oud shines alone. The base is pleasant with musk and leather, always with the Oud present. It’s very well balanced; although the Oud is noticeable, it doesn’t overpower the other notes and become heavy. It’s not for every occasion; special moments are the right time. More nocturnal than morning, suited for cool or cold weather. No age range. It lasts longer than average, the trail is moderate with few sprays (surely it goes up with more, but I don’t think they’re necessary to avoid being intrusive). I don’t recommend buying blindly; it may not suit everyone and it’s expensive.

• beto_ruiz

  June 13, 2015

  

  Another fragrance with the trendy wood, ‘oud’. It feels like high-quality ingredients. The opening is slightly sweet and citrusy, but very quickly moves to the heart where the oud shines on its own. The base is very pleasant with musk and leather, but the oud note is always present. I think it’s very well balanced, as despite the oud wood being very notable throughout its development, it doesn’t overpower the other notes to become heavy. It’s not for any occasion; I think it would be appropriate for special occasions. More for night than morning, and preferably for cool or cold weather. No specific age range. Its longevity is above average, and the sillage is moderate with few sprays, which will surely increase with more applications, but I don’t think that’s necessary, as it would become intrusive. I don’t recommend buying it blindly, because it may not be to everyone’s taste, plus the cost is high.

• arp

  November 7, 2015

  

  In my opinion, it bears a certain resemblance to its sibling Intense Leather. Initially, it has a certain pitch or facet of tar, which I don’t know why people say, but the leather simply smells like leather (in real life, the raw material never has nuances of tar, plastic, rubber, etc.). I felt it that way at the start, very similar to Intense Leather, but without that unpleasant tar touch, which I believe was generated by the rose note. If not for that tar-like smell and the slightest leather touch of the other, it’s almost the same. It stayed that way with a low sillage for the first 6 hours, which was good because honestly, this fragrance hasn’t seemed like much to me. It wasn’t annoying, but for what it was initially, it’s not worth others or oneself detecting it. After the first 6 hours, it started to feel more pleasant and woody, a kind of reminiscence of Guerlain’s Heritage. Unfortunately, just like with Paco Rabanne’s 1 Million Cologne, once it became more pleasant, its sillage decayed significantly, which was already low. The truth is, it’s not worth it, with a very low or mediocre price-to-performance ratio. If they gave out unlabeled samples, I’m sure people would be told the bottle is worth more than $150, and they wouldn’t believe it. They’d say: “What? Are you crazy?”. Personally, I don’t consider it good; it doesn’t meet the necessary points. The aroma isn’t the big deal; it becomes acceptable after 6 hours but in an almost imperceptible way, with too low a sillage. Although I must admit that if I applied it at 7 AM, by night at 8 I could still smell it, but very, very faintly. Age range: subjective, but I think it wouldn’t suit anyone under 20. Climate: moderate seasons. In very hot or cold climates, it would be lost due to its low sillage. Personally, I don’t recommend it. What I do recommend is trying it and not buying it blindly, because you could end up with a huge disappointment. By the way, it has nothing to do with Intense.

• arp

  November 17, 2015

  

  This fragrance bears a strong resemblance to its sister, Intense Leather. It starts with that mentioned tar note, but the leather smells like real leather—no plastic or rubber vibes. At first, it felt very similar to Intense Leather, just without that unpleasant odor, which I believe comes from the rose. If not for that and that tiny hint of leather from the other, it’s almost identical. It stayed this way with a very weak trail for the first 6 hours, which was actually a plus because, to be honest, I didn’t think much of it; it’s not annoying, but there’s no point in others or even yourself noticing it. After 6 hours, it started to feel more pleasant and woody, reminiscent of Guerlain Heritage. But just like with Paco Rabanne’s 1 Million, as it became more pleasant, the trail dropped significantly, which was already low. Honestly, it’s not worth it for the poor price-to-performance ratio. If they gave out unlabeled samples, no one would believe they cost more than $150; you’d think they were crazy. I don’t recommend it; it just doesn’t have the points to be a good fragrance. The scent goes from acceptable to almost imperceptible after 6 hours. I could only smell it very faintly at night. It’s not for anyone under 20. Recommended climate: moderate seasons, because in heat or cold, it disappears due to the weak trail. Try it, don’t buy it blindly, or you’ll be disappointed. By the way, it has nothing to do with Intense.

• gelo999

  February 7, 2016

  

  The Intense Oud Cologne isn’t a conventional Middle Eastern Oud, with woods, dirty touches, florals, and balsamics. It’s more of a soapy leather-oud, with that sense of cleanliness and tidiness found in many Italian fragrances. From my perspective, it doesn’t achieve the effect of a good Oud, which usually uses somewhat artificial synthetic accords. Paired with that soapy aspect in the Essenza, it doesn’t fit, losing out and giving up on the naturalness of this wood, which offers rich, fascinating nuances. Even if it’s synthetic, better fragrances could be offered at much lower prices. Aside from that, the fragrance isn’t bad; the balance is there and it’s good, with very good projection. But those soapy accords on such a synthetic oud, without really knowing what it is, don’t offer a good final result. Vital for rating a fragrance well. Rating: 4.

• gelo999

  February 13, 2016

  

  Intense Cologne Oud is not a classic Middle Eastern Oud with dirty, floral, and balsamic touches, but rather a soapy leather-Oud with an Italian cleanliness sensation. From my perspective, it doesn’t achieve the effect of a good Oud, which usually uses synthetic and artificial chords that, combined with that soapy Essenza-like aspect, don’t work, losing the naturalness of this wood, which I find fascinating for its nuances. Although synthetically, better fragrances could be offered at a lower price. Aside from that, it’s not bad; the balance is there and it’s good, and the projection is too, but those soapy chords in a synthetic Oud that you’re not quite sure what it is, don’t offer a good final result, which is vital for a good rating. Rating: 4.

• drakecito

  May 16, 2016

  

  I agree 100% with @Gelo999’s review. It’s impossible to agree more with their perception. I think there’s no real Oud here, but rather a synthetic substitute like Norlimbanol. The result is a strange smell, like wood that doesn’t actually smell like wood, very soapy and quite linear, lacking the nuances and the rough, resinous character that Oud usually has. Let’s say it tries to use Oud (something similar) but in the clean, Mediterranean style of the brand. In my taste, with little success. This sensation reminds me of the whole line, like Leather or Ambra. Good longevity with moderate sillage.

• RafaelGR

  September 5, 2016

  

  From my point of view, it’s nothing special. It’s like a fresh take on woods, leather, and oud. Does it smell good? Yes. Would I pay the asking price for a full bottle? No.

• RafaelGR

  September 19, 2016

  

  In my opinion, it’s nothing extraordinary. It’s a fresh take on wood, leather, and oud. It smells good, sure, but I wouldn’t pay the price for a full bottle.

• oscarsh86

  November 17, 2018

  

  I tried Intense Oud and honestly, it didn’t work for me. It’s not bad, but it just doesn’t grab me. I barely noticed the citrus opening; what I smelled was mostly the oud wood, which quickly faded into the background, offering nuances without ever becoming the star. In the dry-down, it smells a lot like its sibling Ambra, just less salty. It’s a watery blend of rose (not listed), patchouli, woods, and musk. The scent is linear from the dry-down to the end. Projection is good and longevity is decent. In my opinion, it opens up more masculine but ends up leaning feminine, though it could work as unisex. Overall, it didn’t convince me; it’s not terrible, but it’s nothing special. There’s a slightly synthetic note at the start. So far, the Ingredients line has disappointed me quite a bit, except for the Leather I haven’t tried yet.

• oscarsh86

  November 25, 2018

  

  With the Intense Oud Cologne from AdP, the final result didn’t convince me. It doesn’t smell bad, but it doesn’t grab me at all. I barely notice the citrus at the start. It smells more woody, highlighting the oud wood, though later it becomes very timid, contributing only nuances without being the star. In the heart phase, it resembles its sibling Ambra, minus that salty touch. It’s like an aquatic mix of rose (not listed), patchouli, woods, and musk. The scent is totally linear from the heart to the dry down. Good performance, projects well, and lasts quite a while. In my opinion, it opens up more masculine but ends up being more feminine, though it could pass as unisex. It didn’t do anything special for me. It feels a bit synthetic, especially at the start. The Ingredients series has disappointed me quite a bit so far, until I try Leather.

• José Gómez

  May 31, 2019

  

  This fragrance brings me memories of youth, the ranch, carrying firewood down from the mountain on a horse. That smell of semi-dry, resinous logs, mixed with mosses and lichens, blended with the leather of the saddle and the animal’s sweat. That’s why it’s one of my favorites.

• Metaleroenésimo

  June 5, 2019

  

  Acqua di Parma is known for Mediterranean proposals: away from complexity and density, fresh and simple. Intense Cologne Oud deviates slightly from that current, but it’s clearly a Westernized, transparent Oud. That attribute and the Oud usually don’t mesh due to its dark facets, but here we perceive an Oud with citrus that leads us to a clearer atmosphere. It’s interesting. As a loyal fan of oriental scents, I lean towards darker Ouds, but I recognize it’s elegant, noble (the raw materials are of high quality), and masculine. I like it, I don’t love it, but at least I like it. Suitable for all seasons since it’s not excessively heavy in its trail. Longevity is excellent. That said, it’s not for daily wear, neither by scent nor by price.

• Metaleroenésimo

  June 11, 2019

  

  Acqua di Parma is known for Mediterranean proposals, far from complexity or density. Their fragrances are fresh and simple. The Intense Oud Cologne steps a bit out of that trend, but it’s clearly a westernized oud, very transparent. That attribute and oud usually don’t mesh well, given the famous dark facets of this note. But here, with citrus, it takes us to a clearer atmosphere. It’s an interesting fragrance, but as a devotee of the oriental style, I prefer darker ouds. I acknowledge it’s elegant, noble, and made of high-quality raw materials. Masculine. I like it, though not in love with it. Suitable for all seasons as it’s not excessively heavy. Longevity is excellent. Not for daily wear, neither by scent nor price.

• Jimmy Gen

  July 19, 2019

  

  I tested the ADP Oud cologne for a while before finally buying the bottle. My dilemma was between Sandalwood and this one. It’s one of the most incredible perfumes I’ve ever tried. Hyper-fresh, realistic citrus with a deep, warm leather touch. It’s mysterious, sensual, and classy; it smells like a magnate. High-quality aromas. Unlike most ouds, it doesn’t have rose. I’ve tried many on the market, and this is quite different. I think it works in all four seasons, day and night. A must-have jewel for any oud lover.

• Jimmy Gen

  July 28, 2019

  

  I tested the cologne first and then bought the bottle. I was torn between Sandalwood and this one, and I made the right choice. It’s incredible: super fresh, real citrus notes with a warm leather base. Mysterious, sensual, and classy—it smells like a magnate. Top quality and no typical rose found in most ouds. It’s different from the majority, and I wear it all year, day and night. A must-have jewel for any oud lover.

• Perfu_Manu

  December 27, 2022

  

  Another AdP gem. The ‘oud’ here doesn’t smell like real wood; instead, a note that simulates it is super-penetrating, woody, yet fresh. It adds an extra punch of power and freshness to the cologne, blending perfectly with the citrus. Plus, it’s the key to boosting longevity and performance.