Insense

40 reseñas

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• charlotinable

  August 31, 2017

  

  I’m left with the memory of a 30ml bottle I bought in 1994, and today only an ounce remains at the bottom. It was my perfume of the nineties, I loved it, and I still adore it so much that it weighs on my soul to finish that last bit of perfume since it’s not easy to find anymore. I would give anything for a bottle of this nineties relic that brings me lovely memories and I would be delighted to have it again.

• Selene

  September 5, 2017

  

  It’s very hard to write a review of this little jewel because of the emotional value it carries for me. I was 9 years old, and instead of asking for a doll or a car, I asked my aunt for Insensé to bring back from Europe. Over the years, I understood why she chose this fragrance so much. At a compositional level: its opening is citrusy and green with flashes of aldehyde drunk in an intense and finely cloying sweetness. Automatically after this, the blackcurrants and basil blend into an interesting note between herbal and slightly fruity, but in its background, the herbal-coniferous always ends up predominating a bit more due to the presence of firs. The lavender present, but rather timid, shows its presence from time to time without making too much noise. There is a soapy lily of the valley that illuminates the aura of the fragrance with the passing of minutes. Insensé flirts between Fougère, Citrus, Chypre, and Aldehydic Floral without any problem; it never wanted to be categorized, and that is the most sincere, real, and creative thing it gave us. Ahead of its time, people at that moment were just beginning to get intimate with the term ‘unisex’ but as a fashion, they still didn’t understand it in its full depth. Insensé, a unique creature of perfumery that didn’t fit in at the beginning of the 90s; women found it half masculine due to its fougère side, and men found it too feminine due to the aldehydes and florals (it was quite controversial to wear aldehydes while being categorized as a masculine essence, but partly this note is the beauty of Insensé’s structure). The Givenchy commercial, quite androgynous, shows a man running with a bouquet of yellow flowers, throwing and blowing petals of the same color, for a lady who was trying on a yellow dress next to him at the beginning of the commercial. That woman is ‘the cause’ for him to do this suddenly. At the end of the scene, the two are together and merge in an embrace. If I start analyzing what I see, several ideas may arise to me: androgynous, rebellious, carefree, pansexual, and free. Insensé was transmitting a message to men that after 20 years would take more and more force. It didn’t last long and was replaced by a horrifying variation called ‘Ultramarine’, which ended up using everything that was in fashion at that moment, emphasizing the aquatic and synthetic. Givenchy turned its back on its creative side and ended up acting like just another company that only wanted to sell. The sweetness of Insensé and its legacy still persist. It’s difficult, but you can still find some bottles.

• FanDeDuneVintage

  October 11, 2017

  

  A fragrance that, without a doubt, contrasts with the trend of pleasing the masses with easy-to-assimilate aromas, those everyone wants to smell, which in the end bore and are repetitive. Insensé is clearly created for audiences who appreciate eccentric perfumes, who value singularity, and who have the idea forged that smelling good isn’t subordinate to others’ opinions, but to a mature and introspective understanding of what a good perfume means for them. It represents a resolute distancing from the cardboard canons that dictate how a man should smell; there is in it a charming and brazen ambiguity that makes it unique. It’s completely ‘open-minded’, incompatible with the alpha male or the old-school gentleman. Its aroma generally feels sharp, bold, and very energetic, with untamed green notes boosted by aldehydes, which, in addition to their creamy silkiness, give a slightly synthetic vibe; they are accompanied by very vegetal blackcurrants, in conjunction with vigorous floral notes, outlining a marked duality. As for performance, we find excellent sillage and longevity, factors almost normative in perfumes before the present century, eras in which it was inconceivable for fashion houses to produce perfumes without quality. Insensé is a faithful reflection of that philosophy. It’s perhaps a nighttime, off-the-beaten-path fragrance, more assimilable for cool climates. It’s good to have met this happy misunderstood of perfumery. I consider the qualifier ‘Masterpiece’ doesn’t fit it too well; it’s amazing, bewildering, exquisite, and innovative. One needs enough manhood to wear a Pour Homme so wrapped in so much femininity. Fragrance: 10/10 Longevity: 9/10 Projection: 8.5/10 Versatility: 9/10

• georgequeue

  October 24, 2017

  

  Truly, Insensé by Givenchy was a fascinating discovery; I thought it was completely gone until I found it. I saw it in several perfumeries years ago, but I never paid attention, and as usually happens, perfumes like this become coveted after their discontinuation. I don’t know how precise my description is, but here it goes: sprayed on the skin, you notice a hand cream scent (must be the aldehydes) with herbs, fresh white flowers, and a touch of honey, giving an impression of feminine cosmetic. To be honest, the blackcurrant isn’t perceptible to me. Ten minutes later, a smoky accord begins to unfold, like a lit cigarette, adding masculinity; it seems like basil gives it an animal character. The fir gives it an earthy, humid touch, characteristic of the aromatic ferns of the 80s. It lasts 8 to 9 hours on the skin, with good sillage and moderate to high projection. Despite it being understandable that it was discontinued for its lack of versatility and stepping out of the masculine mold of the time, I liked it a lot; it’s a very good fragrance, full of class and uniqueness, which perhaps performs better in formal settings like weddings and work parties or intimate situations. I don’t know if to say it was ahead of its time or stuck in previous decades for which we weren’t prepared then, and I don’t know if we would be today. Definitely, it’s an intrepid proposal and a true acquired taste. Score: Fragrance: 9/10 Longevity: 9/10 Projection: 8/10 Sillage: 9/10 Average: 8.75/10

• JacobChile

  February 2, 2018

  

  Masterpiece. It’s the only phrase that comes to mind when thinking about this absolutely unique fragrance that emerged in the 90s, standing out for being different from everything: from the minimalist, aquatic, or citrus trends of the time, and from any other current. Insensé was always special, the different perfume. A jewel hard to classify by its notes, so unique that unfortunately it was destined for failure. It shares with its decade that androgynous side thanks to its delicious floral notes, which didn’t help its commercial success. No problem, it can be classified as niche, as nothing comes close to the mainstream and its versatility is very scarce. A first sniff at 15 years old meant a love for a lifetime. Although it wasn’t my favorite fragrance, Insensé conquered me completely with its aldehydic opening, which rests on springtime and cheerful florals to give way, once settled, to a crunchy and piercing fir. The only thing I ask is that Givenchy, by some divine grace or pity for the fans, produces this mythical fragrance again, which is a legend and became a historical milestone. Insensé is hard to classify; one could say it’s an aldehydic floral fougère, although no description compares to feeling its aroma. Insensé, I will never forget you.

• Darkbeat

  February 9, 2018

  

  Today, thanks to Bofifa, I’ve tried the discontinued Insensé. A green, aldehydic, extraterrestrial floral aroma that could be the perfume of the Major from ‘Ghost in the Shell’, half human, half machine. It has a certain gender duality: it starts touching on femininity and ends with absolute masculinity. I’m not a fan of this type of perfume, but wearing it makes me realize how risky and vanguard it was in its time; even today it remains risky, and that’s why I understand its discontinuation and its faithful followers. It’s a perfume you love or hate, not for everyone, but no one can deny its originality. It’s classic, formal, elegant, very mature, herbal, soapy, and of impeccable cleanliness, not for young people dressed informally. The longevity is very good, although the projection remains moderate. It’s for temperate climates and daytime use; autumn and spring are good candidates; I don’t think cold or intense heat get along well with it. For lovers, there’s an Arabic house with a similar perfume at a very low price. If you can’t find Insensé, at least enjoy Neutron by Ajmal, which carries a friend, and although they aren’t the same, they share a style. It doesn’t call to me, but if you like Insensé, you have nothing to lose.

• Espartaco

  February 11, 2018

  

  The first thing that surprises you is its creative and artistic nature, in the style of vanguard perfumes that took time to arrive. In 1993, Hubert de Givenchy still ran the house; it wasn’t long before Galliano and McQueen arrived. Then Givenchy was stuck in eternal Parisian elegance without creativity (later came Organza and Pi). The men’s division was already a disaster. Selling this perfume in those circumstances was an act of audacity. From that era, I’ve known wilder ones (Kouros), ruffians (Fahrenheit), and androgynous ones (Obsession), but none have the creativity and poetry of this Insencé, which seems melancholic, like ‘L’Heure Bleue’ by Guerlain. There’s something that speaks of joy and happiness, but also of misfortune; it reminds me of a young boy with his mind ahead, a teenager who can’t stand the pressure of the ugly world. When you spray it, you’re flooded with a burst of aldehydes with hints of packaging items (cardboard boxes, tape) and some floral/fruity aftertaste without sweetness; the aldehydes drag the thin film of fruit or flower, a modern marasmo with futuristic nuances of an ink cartridge. It could be the image created by a computer/odorama in the family home of ‘A.I. Artificial Intelligence’, a false and virtual homage to a classic aldehydic floral. What’s curious is that this strange beginning, which doesn’t seem feminine but like smelling an abstract landscape in the void, mutates into a delicate male fern, a refined fir made of light, almost a whisper of pine stripped of bravado, pure perfumed air with the youthful tinkling of lily of the valley. What started as an experiment becomes a fern. Even though it’s a fougère, this bastard skips motorcycles and discos; he prefers thinking about romantic love, the absurdity of physical laws, and the beauty of a sunrise in the Swiss Alps, and the bad fate of someone for whom the world is not. Insensé isn’t my style, but it would be an idiot to say it’s bad. It’s a gem.

• jerry drake

  April 1, 2018

  

  A vanguard aroma, though inspired by the mythical discontinued Nino Cerruti pour homme, which I was able to try thanks to Bofifa. Twenty-five years have passed, and perfumery has changed. It’s a peculiar and bold floral proposal that doesn’t leave you indifferent. The opening is intense, with a predominance of aldehydes (I think less potent than in K. Lagerfeld Classic) and in the heart it seems a bit soapy, but spices and resins add intensity and masculinity. It could be unisex without issues; it has both feminine and masculine elements, with one part predominating before and the other after. It’s a sophisticated, complex product, not for everyone, but of great quality.

• Josesan

  May 14, 2018

  

  Finally, I’ve tried another of my myths, INSENSÉ by GIVENCHY, thanks to a sample from a friend. It has as much class and elegance as the platonic couple of Hubert de Givenchy and Audrey Hepburn. He designed the dresses for his most important films, including Holly Golightly’s in ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’. He was the face of the house’s first perfume, L’INTERDIT, breaking the habit of using celebrities. INSENSÉ was a critical success but a commercial failure that forced them to withdraw it and replace it with an Ultramarine blue that had nothing to do with it and was a critical flop but a public hit. The public isn’t always right. It was born out of its time, when yellow fougères were in fashion and perfumeries were filled with blue aquatic bottles. Saying it’s an Aromatic Fougère is an understatement; it’s a mix of Aldehydic Chypre, Citrus Fougère, Aromatic Floral Chypre, with aquatic touches. ¡ET VOILÀ LES ALDÉHYDES! The opening is an aldehydic explosion that leaves me at the mercy of what comes next. Accompanied by very bitter green and citrus notes, close to a drastic fougère: bergamot, lemon, and basil, barely softened by non-sweet blackcurrants. It’s a 70s departure from chypre fougères where an aldehydic top note was mandatory. It was said to be too masculine for women and too feminine for men, in an era without true unisex. In its evolution, a beautiful floral accord appears, nothing cloying, with lily of the valley, iris, and magnolia. I think the persistence of the citrus prevents the excessive sweetness of those white, fleshy flowers, achieving a bright citrus floral arpeggio. It’s a harmonious set with sophistication and naturalness. In the dry-down, a balsamic and camphoraceous memory of woody conifers that supports the floral accord. INSENSÉ (oh, if everything insane were like this!) reminds me of FLEUR DU MALE by GAULTIER. Masculine floral perfumes with a clarity that escapes time, beautiful angels in their arrogance, androgynous under slanted eyes, penetrating and unreachable, like the angel Pygar in ‘Barbarella’.

• zemog

  July 27, 2018

  

  What else can you say about this masterpiece? Insencé was my first designer perfume; the first time I thought, ‘It costs a fortune, but it has to be mine.’ Its DNA was transgressive; even though it was floral (in the 80s, that sounded very feminine), the result was so exquisite that it didn’t matter. It breaks away from classic aldehydes with that old talcum powder touch, which quickly gives way to lily and iris, accompanied by resinous notes that balance an aroma that could have been a disaster for a man… the sillage is incredible! It was just an EDT, yet it lasted days, even on clothes; after washing and ironing, the scent remained for weeks. It’s a Givenchy icon; I don’t understand how they let it go and replaced that legacy with a fruity ‘Insense Ultramarine’ that has nothing to do with it. Some fragrances are born with a star, and others become stars; the latter are flankers and imitations of 1 Million that have already worn me out. Insencé fulfills what a perfume should be: an unforgettable and glorious experience where the price doesn’t matter, you just know you need it.

• serch

  November 27, 2018

  

  I have it again after thinking I’d never have it; it’s simply spectacular. The quality, longevity, and projection are undeniable. There’s no doubt that perfumes are memories of times lived, they are trips to the past; it’s been said much about this MASTERPIECE. But we all agree it was ahead of its time. Greetings, fragrance friends.

• The EsScential

  June 6, 2019

  

  Like in so many other things, I arrived late here too; they’ve already said everything, luckily. Fresh, floral, soapy, almost unisex but no, thanks to an acidic basil, the ideal fir (with ideal referring to the fir born from the idea of the perfect fir), it was all that and yet, it was soft. A Masterpiece. P.S.: I’ll never understand why it was discontinued and why those derivatives didn’t suffer that fate; they are, in my opinion, very inferior.

• JacobChile

  July 3, 2019

  

  My second review of Insensé. ¡Waaaaaauuuuuuu! I smell it again. It’s simply, perhaps, the best perfume in history, at least for me. And it’s curious because my perfume trends go in a very different direction. I know choosing it is a difficult decision, and maybe what I’m writing is ridiculous, leaving other sublime creations outside. Maybe nothing comes close to Insensé, at least artistically, and much less in the decade it was born, full of freshies with little grace and some very similar to each other. Perfection from start to finish, an out-of-this-world opening, gorgeous, magnificent development, and a dry-down like that… which allows you to understand the harmony of the world. Others may be transcendent, mystical. Maybe with one you face God face-to-face, but Insensé is a gorgeous work of art that has no comparison and will never have. Majestic. One of my top 3.

• hernie

  June 13, 2020

  

  This Insensé (the name fits perfectly) was the first bold aromatic aldehydic floral that didn’t have a drop of the sweat from certain male beasts of that era like Animale, Shiseido Basala, Egoiste Platinum, XS, and some of the many derivatives of the most macho of the bunch: Kouros. It has a unique and irrepetible formula of cranberries, mandarin, the best natural basil, and flowers: magnolia, lily of the valley, iris, aldehydes, and balsam fir as the final note (imagine the freshness of pine resins and woods during Christmas). The myth says that not only did the combination of notes fail, but its graphic advertising did too: a prototype of masculinity bordering on metrosexuality that would explode without a sound in the new millennium. Unforgivable in 1993. And the model’s pose? Not hard-core male, of course. And the flower-covered background of the photo? For the creatives, just the answer to the graphics of its female counterpart, Amarige (we could say it was the praying mantis that devoured its male in record time and still enjoys an enviable health). Years and years of dreaming awake to get it back only resulted in the launch of the Les parfums mythiques collection, which never reached this hemisphere. It was the true end of the kid’s dream. The perfume industry kept spinning and reproducing geometrically, but nothing could save Insensé from its destiny and condemnation to oblivion simply for trying to break structures. An irreverence that still today elevates it to myth for those who had the fortune to enjoy it. A few months ago, I managed to get that original juice in splash version, which, as you can imagine, I cherish with my life. The arrival of Hysteria relieves quite a bit of the relentless countdown that each use represented. I always feel like I’m coming home when I wear it. I might not have it in sight, but imagining myself in it automatically makes me happy. That is this oldie beast for me. Long live Kings Insensé/Hysteria.

• juancar677

  June 18, 2020

  

  The best men’s floral perfume that has ever existed, is, or will exist. Givenchy should consider relaunching it, taking advantage of the fact that minds are finally opening up.

• Edu Lezana

  November 10, 2021

  

  It was a fragrance with harmony. Aldehydes with muguet flowers gave it an ambiguous and strong character. It smells very similar to the Nino Cerruti perfume (which I wore for years…), older but not outdated for that reason. Both stand out in their podium of masterpieces in memory. It’s French, for a dandy who wants to stand out at formal gatherings. For an older man who is still young, because… because he enjoys velvety and floral fragrances without losing his masculinity. It wasn’t fresh and suited cold weather for personal enjoyment. I loved wearing it back in the day. It reminded me so much of the Nino Cerruti one.

• Geco

  August 23, 2022

  

  Everything has already been said in the other reviews; I’m just left wondering why it disappeared despite being a success. I’m starting to think it was due to a shortage of some secret, immoral ingredient.

• Milytome

  September 23, 2022

  

  I’m a woman, and all I can say, and that’s a lot, is that no perfume has ever been as seductive to me as this one. A 20-year-old boy or an 80-year-old man could wear it, and I needed to smell it. I followed his trail like a zombie. If it existed today, I’m sure I’d buy it just to smell it at home.

• Javifas

  January 5, 2023

  

  One of the great perfumes of all time: it lives up to its name by being original, bold in its time, and still modern today. Its character is strong and commanding; it’s… I have no words, intoxicating in the best way possible. I still have a bottle for special occasions because there are no more left (I used to wear it daily). In my opinion, it should still be sold; it’s a modern classic. Strong, persistent, and original, just as I like them.

• svazquez7

  March 19, 2023

  

  The best men’s floral perfume that has ever existed. Probably my favorite from Givenchy, even surpassing the vintage Gentleman.

• Jesús García Vidal

  June 21, 2023

  

  To this olfactory jewel, this forgotten treasure, I give the nickname ‘THE PERFUME’. It is undoubtedly one of the most absurd injustices in perfumery. A sexy, noble, handsome, pleasant, witty, and bold gentleman, yet tender and innocent. Exiled to the confines of eBay at astronomical prices. Hopefully, you can find it sealed on Etsy or a rancid miniature on Wallapop. A true ‘disappointment’ from House Givenchy, a disaster for bold and knowledgeable noses that understand the talent behind Daniel Molière’s notes. SHAMEFUL AND UNJUST to delist this delicious marvel.

• shrink

  July 12, 2023

  

  One of the best fragrances I’ve ever had in my life. Intensely floral, perfectly crafted. Truly exquisite. It’s a shame it was discontinued from the main line. I understand it’s sold under the exclusive line at an exorbitant price. A real pity.

• Javifas

  August 29, 2023

  

  One of the best fragrances for men in my life, and I’m already in my eighth decade, so you can assume I’ve used many. It’s intoxicating yet light, floral and masculine, and it lingers beautifully on clothes. It always comes in handy, especially after noon and into the night. Suitable for all year round, though less so in intense summer heat. A fragrance with presence, giving quiet strength and inviting closeness.

• Fragranticman

  January 19, 2024

  

  I was 11 when this marvel launched. Then came Ultramarine. I had the fortune and privilege of having a very close maternal uncle who worked in a cosmetics and perfumery importer, and he gifted me both. I used them between ages 12 and 17, simply spectacular. Nothing to envy from fragrances like AdG, Sauvage, or other famous, mass-market scents, but infinitely more elegant than them. I’ve searched for it across sky, sea, and land without success. At this point, I don’t even remember its scent. My apologies for sharing these emotional memories here. But that’s the magic of fragrances—they’re not mere superficiality; they hold beautiful memories of what we’ve lived through. It’s inexplicable that they discontinued it.

• Manfredman

  February 16, 2024

  

  It’s incredible reading reviews of this perfume without being amazed by the paradox of the case: one of the best perfumes ever made, exquisite, with great longevity, a wide sillage, hypnotic, relaxing, addictive… and yet discontinued by its parent house. I remember buying it at launch. I went to the perfumerie determined to restock my Gentleman by Givenchy, and I left drunk on my little yellow box of Insensé, with that friendly, curvy bottle so easy to handle. What a wonder of a product. My interest isn’t in buying it again; many other great products have filled that spot over the years. My true interest is knowing for a fact how on earth Givenchy decided to discontinue it and why they haven’t analyzed its potential return.

• gusgmd

  June 23, 2024

  

  My first bottle was a gift from a girlfriend I had back in the ’90s, and it was love at first sniff. I became obsessed with this fragrance, which quickly turned into my signature; the feeling was indescribable—all I remember is feeling unique, powerful, and very masculine despite it being a floral. I’m still obsessed today, searching for something to replace or resemble it, but the search has been in vain. Needless to say, for me, it’s the best perfume I’ve ever had and a true masterpiece. The only current fragrance that gives me a similar vibe is Encre Noir Al’extreme, but let’s be clear: they don’t play in the same league. If anyone finds it at a good price, grab it—it’s perfumery history.

• Andres Vela

  September 21, 2024

  

  A pioneer ahead of its time that the public didn’t quite understand. It came into my hands via a sample my mother received when I was about 12; upon smelling it, I couldn’t believe how delicious and atypical it was—nothing like the typical masculine aroma, something very different that almost broke out of the unisex mold. Time passed, and it became my favorite fragrance; I think its disappearance cemented its status as a cult perfume for me. I still search for something similar today, but nothing has ever been equal. That scent didn’t belong to the commercial level of its era; it was like a craft jewel that slipped in, and over the years, people began to understand its complexity and delight, but tragically, it was too late.

• hedonistaustero

  October 15, 2024

  

  I don’t have much appreciation for masculine florals in general, but this one is fantastic. Alongside Le 3ème Homme de Caron, Insensé stands out in the genre, and for good reason. Mine is an original 1993 bottle, not the 2007 reissue by Les Parfums Mythiques (also discontinued). It’s a clean, complex fougère that blends bright aldehydes, green florals, and citrus on top, with dark fruits, animalic notes, and crunchy, somber coniferous woods at the base. It’s an exceptional mood-lifter and surprisingly radiant: you feel a solar aura on the skin, as if a Vivaldi choir were ascending to the heavens. Gloria in excelsis Deo!

• Chusimann

  January 6, 2025

  

  I just received a mini of Insensé. It’s one of the happiest days of my life. It’s a masterpiece. For me, it’s the perfume.

• incognito

  January 20, 2025

  

  I picked this up in ’94 and haven’t seen it since; only the Ultramarine version remains, which loses the original soul. I have incredible memories of that year—using it right after school and during my first year of university. The scent is etched into my memory, and nothing compares to it. EDIT: I forgot to mention what it smells like; it’s a very green floral. At first, you get basil and white flowers; as it dries down, it becomes a coniferous wood, not sure if cypress or fir.

• JoseVG

  March 18, 2025

  

  I bought the Dua Fragrances dupe just because it was available and matched the listed notes; I never tried the original so I can’t compare, but from my own experience, Duas are the best dupes, often surpassing the originals. While it wasn’t what I expected, the opening is very strong and herbal, definitely feeling vintage. The dry-down changes quite a bit, revealing something fruity and citrusy. It feels like an elegant aroma perfect for special occasions, both day and night.

• virginia1976

  June 8, 2025

  

  The best men’s perfume I smelled in the 90s, a gem I’ll never forget. I have the memory of that scent captivating me, and today no perfume compares to it.

• Chusimann

  June 24, 2025

  

  Hi @virginia1976. You can get it on Amazon USA (a cousin brought one over just a couple of months ago, and it cost $110). But if you can’t find it, the closest thing to that scent is Nino Cerruti Pour Homme (also discontinued, but easier to find than Insensé). Similar scents in commercials include Molyneux’s Quartz and one by Ajma. Good luck with your search. For me, it’s the best fragrance in history. I’m just about to sleep and put it on both hands :).

• GabrielR

  September 19, 2025

  

  Hey guys!!! Those of us lucky enough to have owned and used it at some point… know that: It’s the Holy Grail of perfumes! Best regards.

• juancar677

  November 1, 2025

  

  It’s fascinating how a perfume can be different for everyone, triggering distinct external reactions and memories, leading to polarized opinions. True enough, on public transport it caused reactions; in my specific case, people wanted to grab me (I’ll write this in Hispanic American terms), and once, two people tried. That never gets forgotten, plus I consider it a unique Givenchy fragrance in its genre. I’d rather it be discontinued than reformulated.

• Zipolite$99

  November 7, 2025

  

  It was okay, but many budget-friendly scents from the 90s gave this three to one. It was very heavy, matronly, extremely sweet and floral, with a ureic touch that projected like nuclear waste. It was unique and interesting; for those who enjoyed this type of smell, it became a defining fragrance of the era. I wore it for years, and on public transport, people either killed me with their looks or outright tried to vomit; I don’t blame them—I sprayed this as if I were being gifted it. At some point in my crazy youth, I thought I could use it to kill cockroaches in the kitchen. Anyway, for the 90s and when I was young, it was an excellent option to claim territory, show style, and grab attention. Not today; today it would be like walking down the street dressed as The Fresh Prince.

• Ornitopo

  January 16, 2026

  

  I was gifted this in the 90s when it wasn’t even on my radar; I preferred scents like Kouros. Recently I saw it online and wanted to relive it after learning it’s discontinued. Too bad the top notes felt a bit off with that typical muscatel smell, but within minutes, that rich bouquet of tightly packed flowers emerged. It lasts forever and the trail is great. What a shame these gems are lost.

• kkkccc

  January 17, 2026

  

  Finally, I got my hands on the legendary Insensé, and here’s my take: For me, this perfume boils down to a trio of blackcurrant, basil, and balsamic fir. The opening felt very strong and herbal (basil-lavender), but the dry-down is sweet, very sweet, though not like candy or vanilla; it’s more like blackcurrant syrup (think Marie Brizard’s Cassis) mixed with something very resinous (the fir). I don’t detect much floral (with some imagination, maybe a faint touch of white flowers, but almost imperceptible). In my opinion, what drove away the 90s crowd might have been that concentrated sweetness. As for projection, it’s great for the first two hours, then it stays in a bubble until it fades around six hours. To sum it up, rating it as a fougère is spot on; it smells like shaving cream infused with blackcurrant syrup. P.S.: I’m not sure about the floral notes; anything with flowers in the pyramid gets labeled floral (which would make all perfumes floral, but whatever).

• Jairstar

  January 30, 2026

  

  I used it back in ’94. I can’t remember the exact scent anymore, but I know it’s a masterpiece—a delicious perfume that lasts an eternity and earns tons of compliments. It’s discontinued, but it’s a wonder. Later in ’97 I tried Ultramarine, another fragrance bomb, very delicious and fantastic.

• Elonbolt25

  February 9, 2026

  

  A beautiful, uncataloged masculine floral that will be etched in my memory forever.