331 community ratings

Intense/Dark/Exclusive

2016MenModern

7.0/ 10

Community score
331 ratings

Zara Intense/Dark/Exclusive is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, green character against sweet, fruity and spicy touches.

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How does it perform?

From 301 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.4 /10

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

Sillage

6.2 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.6 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

8.2 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

70% 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

Mint Basil Cashmere wood Tonka bean Apple Black pepper Bergamot

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Oriental

What does Intense/Dark/Exclusive smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It leans towards evening and leisure wear, and it can also be worn day to day or at the office. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine.

Bergamot and apple give it a fresh, fruity start, while mint and basil carry the green side. Black pepper adds a spicy edge, and cashmere wood and tonka bean set a woody, sweet base. A synthetic note runs through the accords too. Its profile is close to Montblanc Présence and Hugo Boss Hugo Just Different.