Infinite Intense by Bentley

In the world of scents, there’s something for every taste and budget. This perfume hits the mark on almost everything. It’s very masculine, versatile, and distinguished. I’ve read the reviews, and honestly, I don’t get them. Everyone is using Arab perfumes everywhere; they all smell the same and get all the hype. This one stands out from the crowd and has serious personality. My rule is: if you like it, wear it. It works for any season, though for me, it’s perfect for spring, fall, and winter thanks to that distinctive wood-and-forest vibe. It’s not sweet, no vanilla here. It’s MANLY.

I bought this blind, didn’t know what it was, and for $18, you can’t go wrong with the deal. I loved the scent immediately; it’s a spicy-floral opening, a bit like Savage Elixir. Within five minutes, the full potential kicks in: a very musky amber blended with vetiver and patchouli that gives it a citrusy, slightly sweet finish that absolutely fascinated me. I use it fully for daytime, with casual or semi-formal outfits. It’s ideal for versatile use, from the office to a nice restaurant or outdoors. It has some resemblance to Terre d’Hermès in the heart notes due to the vetiver, patchouli, and cedar, but the dry-down is totally different. Best for guys 30 and up; it’s a mature, serious scent, though it could work for younger guys depending on taste. Lasts about 6 hours with 2 hours of projection. Scent: 8/10, Quality: 9/10, Price: 10/10, Longevity: 7/10. Recommended? Yes, for the price and the scent. Not a direct alternative to Terre, but if you’re looking for something similar at a great price, don’t hesitate and buy it.

I already own Bentley for Men and Bentley for Men Intense; I was expecting another original bomb from this house, especially since it shares the same perfumer, but nope. Luckily, I found it at a local drugstore and was able to test it: it smells like an old man, that’s exactly what it conveyed from the first spray. Guys who love scents like Drakkar Noir and Paco Rabanne Pour Homme will be having a blast. Thanks to fate, I didn’t buy it blind.

Undoubtedly a classy perfume. Lalique tries to use good ingredients in their fragrances, and each one is a hit. In terms of quality-to-price ratio, it’s excellent. If you want something with the DNA of Terre d’Hermès, spicier, without the orange, this is a bomb. Scent: 9/10, Longevity: +8 hours, Price: 10/10, Age: 30+. It’s excellent for the office, a special dinner, a meeting with your boss, anything from casual to formal. It works super well.

This EDP is an absolute bomb. It projects massively right out of the gate, but after 2-3 minutes it settles beautifully and the notes start to dance. Smells distinguished and exotic all at once. Lasting power is fantastic (easily 5-7 hours) with a huge sillage. The opening hits you with black pepper and geranium before smoothly transitioning to the rest of the notes with calm and force. Highly recommended for strong, confident personalities; otherwise, this scent will overpower you instead of enhancing you.

I read good reviews about the Bentley perfume line, but this Infinite Intense doesn’t remind me of Terre d’Hermès at all. The opening is quite interesting, as if it were conceived in the 80s: masculine, intense, and spicy. Unfortunately, that sensation fades very quickly, leaving behind a powdery scent on the skin with little to no trail, resulting in a fragrance that feels ‘poor’ and geared towards someone over 40. I’ll give other ‘siblings’ in the line a chance, maybe the EDT version since they seem to have a heavier sillage. It’s not unpleasant, but it’s not what I expected.