Perfect Intense by Marc Jacobs

Cheap shampoo, nothing more. 👎

Almonds and narcissus with caramel and praline. Banana? No.

What stands out most are the narcissus with bitter almond and a touch of sandalwood. They say there’s a hidden banana… I’m only just noticing it now, a year after buying it and it’s well-macerated (and it’s not a strong banana, just a hint of sweetness). Marc Jacobs perfumes usually don’t last, but this one carried me through the whole day (fading to skin scent in the last few hours). It’s super elegant and not invasive, perfect for indoor settings. To me, it feels very fall/winter. If it’s your favorite, I’d wear it alternated with the original for summer/spring. They seem like the ideal duo. Personally, it’s not my favorite and I’m starting to get tired of it, but I have a little bit left and I plan to enjoy it much <3

I own the classic Perfect and it’s more similar in the rhubarb, but at the same time it’s different because it smells like chewable banana caramel with moisturizing cream. The result is rich, not loud or cheap. I liked it but I prefer the classic.

Perfect Intense is a gem from Marc Jacobs 💛 Upon application, it smells of sweet, toasted almonds with a green touch of rhubarb (undeclared). As it dries, a sweet, ripe narcissus explodes alongside creamy sandalwood and banana (undeclared), creating a super warm and intoxicating aroma, very distinct from other perfumes. It’s sweet, almond-y, yellow floral, woody, and fruity (with that hidden banana note like in the EDP), and slightly green from the rhubarb. Definitely you feel it’s a flanker of the Perfect, it’s about 80% similar, but that 20% gives it its unique charm. It’s sweeter, more almond-y, with the narcissus and woods more pronounced than the EDP. Its performance is incredible: on my skin it lasts about 9 hours (or more, sometimes I smell it the next day). The first hour projects strongly, then moderately, and the last two hours are soft but present. It also leaves a trail as you walk. I get so many compliments and people ask for the name. 1000/10, I adore it 💛☀️ Curiously: my mom says it reminds her of the Narcisse EDT by Chloé, so much so that I gifted her a bottle since the other one is discontinued and she loved it.

PERFECT INTENSE, I LOVE YOU! jajaja, I fell in love from the first minute; it filled my heart and my nose. At first, you don’t know what to make of this special potion; despite having few notes, it’s super interesting and sensual, cheerful, sophisticated, and striking. It smells like banana and creamy almonds, and inside that, wrapped in that banana syrup that softens quickly, are the beautiful little jasmine flowers I knew as ‘night scent’, along with narcissus—delicious, white, thick, creamy, sweet… intoxicating and magnificent. It’s a feminine and empowering perfume, but not in the ‘boss lady’ sense; rather, it makes you feel powerful because you smell incredibly good and people notice. I’ve been complimented so much; it’s a bit heavy for hot weather, though I love it so much that the climate doesn’t limit me; I’ve worn it all year. Maybe in extreme heat it’s not ideal for some, but for cool temperatures, rainy days, or cold… uuuuuufff, it’s a wonder. It lasts more than 6 hours with decent projection and trail; it lasts days on clothes and you can smell it from a distance. For me, it’s addictive; I always need to have it; it’s almost my signature. Yes, you should test it first 🙂

Very intense, almost gives a headache if you get too close to smell it, but that banana vibe is cool; it’s almost between candy and green. I find it very interesting. I still don’t know if I love it, but I’m very intrigued.

I thought it was very pretty, but I only noticed the 🍌 note for the first 10-15 minutes; after that, it fades and I notice the rest stays very close to the skin. But I liked it.

A delicious perfume, a mix of banana and almond scent with a floral touch, very well blended. The aroma is very pleasant and I even like it more than Perfect.

Toasted almonds. Freshly toasted. Yum. Elegant. Sophisticated. Perfect Intense transforms the smell of toasted almonds into a very trendy perfume.

One of the few worth restocking. Simply beautiful. I rarely have reservations, but this baby is worth every penny. Smells like crunchy, almost edible almonds bathed in honey. The narcissus and night flower are distinct, and the sandalwood is super creamy. Amika, if you love sweet scents and nuts, what are you waiting for? Buy it. Moderate longevity, about 6 hours, and for me, no problem with reapplying.

Perfect. Its name says it all: I love it.

I tried it in-store on recommendation. On the first spray, it smelled like banana and the salesperson laughed, but it hooked me. I bought the sample and the soaked bag confirmed I liked it. At home, the banana fades to reveal a strong, sweet, floral scent with almonds that I adore. It only gave me a headache at 40 degrees, so I save it for fall and winter. Lasts forever, follows you all day, and on clothes, you don’t even have to say. Use a little, it’s intense.

Agree with ChocoChan: it’s very green and I didn’t like it. Smells like that Vanart herbal shampoo you used to swallow when opening it (veteran Mexicans will understand). I’ll just say that shampoo was cheap. Way in the background, after an hour, shy almonds appear. It doesn’t resemble This Is Her at all. If I’m looking for something with that scheme, similar performance, and creamier, I stick with Hugo Boss Alive, which costs half as much. Moderate trail, lasts 8+ hours.

I was about to buy Perfect at the airport, but Intense exceeded my expectations. It smells like rich, sweet almonds, but the best part is that it reminds me a lot of banana. My surprise was huge seeing there’s no banana in the notes; surely there’s an expert explanation, but I love it (the box and cap have bananas, so it makes sense). I use it as a daily cologne. I adore it.