Intuition for Men (Cologne)
Perfumer: Yves Cassar
34 ratings
From your scent profile
Estēe Lauder Intuition for Men (Cologne) is a fresh, spicy men's scent in which sage absolute, nutmeg and cardamom are cooled by cucumber.
Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.
How does it perform?
From 33 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Blind buy risk
68% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
Fresh
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
OrientalWhat does Intuition for Men (Cologne) smell like?
Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters spread it almost evenly across daily wear, leisure and nights out, with business wear close behind. It is made for men.
It opens with sage absolute, nutmeg, cardamom and cucumber, a fresh and spicy start. Patchouli and cedarwood form a woody heart, and amber, myrrh and labdanum sweeten the base and give it an oriental warmth. Floral and fruity touches stay in the background.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Sage absolute
- Nutmeg
- Cardamom
First hours
- Patchouli
- Cedarwood
Towards evening
- Amber
- Myrrh
- Labdanum
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 39%Spring
- 29%Summer
- 21%Autumn
- 11%Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter- Daytime23%
- Casual20%
- Nighttime20%
- Office18%
- Evening16%
Smells like this
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Dupes
- Bargello 525
Several independent sources
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Last updated: October 26, 2026