12 community ratings

Varens Homme Intense

2013MenClassic

7.1/ 10

Community score
12 ratings

Ulric de Varens Varens Homme Intense is a woody, lightly smoky men's fragrance that sets a bright opening of mandarin orange and bergamot against the spicy warmth of cumin and nutmeg.

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How does it perform?

From 14 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.5 /10

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

Sillage

6.5 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

5.9 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

67% 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.

Citrus
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Smoky

What does Varens Homme Intense smell like?

The top notes, mandarin orange and bergamot, give a fresh citrus start. In the heart, cumin and nutmeg bring out the spicy side. Sandalwood and cedarwood settle the scent onto a woody base, with oriental and smoky accords running alongside.

Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though with few votes behind them these ratings are only a rough guide. It is made for men and has been discontinued. Tommy Bahama Island Life for Him and Panouge Cedarstorm have a close profile.