41 community ratings

Otto Kern Intense

2023MenModern

7.8/ 10

Community score
41 ratings

Otto Kern Intense is a men's fragrance that carries a fresh opening of apple, cardamom and lemon into a sweet, woody base of vanilla and sandalwood.

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Skunky's take: Voters picked cool weather; in winter it is a warm hug.

How does it perform?

From 37 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.9 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.6 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

8.4 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

93% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Chestnut wood

Sandalwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery

What does Otto Kern Intense smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next and summer well behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and reads masculine and modern.

It opens with apple and lemon giving a fruity freshness, while cardamom adds a light touch of spice. The heart brings lavender, geranium and pimento forward. In the base, vanilla sweetens the scent and makes it creamy and powdery, while chestnut wood and sandalwood give it a woody backbone. Its profile is close to Al Haramain Détour Noir and Joop! Thrill Man.