42 community ratings

Pleasures Intense

2002WomenClassic

7.2/ 10

Community score
42 ratings

Estēe Lauder Pleasures Intense is a feminine floral that opens with blackcurrant, green lily and peony, moves into jasmine and Moroccan rose, and settles into a sweet vanilla and benzoin base.

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Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.

How does it perform?

From 38 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.7 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

6.6 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

7.9 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

71% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Blackcurrant

Green lily

Peony

Heart notesfirst few hours

Jasmine Moroccan rose

Pink tiger lily

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vanilla

Maple wood

Benzoin

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Powdery

What does Pleasures Intense smell like?

The opening pairs the fruity tartness of blackcurrant with green lily and peony, so it starts fresh and green. In the heart, jasmine, Moroccan rose and pink tiger lily bring out the floral side. The base of vanilla, maple wood and benzoin sweetens it and leaves a soft, woody, powdery finish.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards business and night-out wear. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Guerlain Champs-Élysées (Eau de Toilette) and Van Cleef & Arpels First Edition Blanche have a close profile.