Very impressed by Prada L'Homme Intense!

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I've never tried this one before, and I'm not too well versed in iris fragrances, but with all of the positive comments about it from many of you grizzled fragrance veterans, I took a chance on a decant, and I'm glad I did! For those that aren't familiar, it opens with a strong dose of iris, with everything else supporting and enhancing that note. I thought it might be too heavy or powdery, and I was expecting a so-so designer fragrance, but it is none of those things.

The iris note is rich, and full, but not thick or suffocating. Its floral nature is just a touch airy, and the supporting amber & woods provide enough substance to carry the fragrance all day long, without giving it a "woody" aroma. The smell is uplifting, masculine and satisfying. I talk fragrance almost everyday with a female coworker, and when I showed her this one, she smiled and said, "That smells goooood!"

The sillage was rock solid, and moderate for 4 hours, then steady mild to 8+ hours. I was still catching whiffs of it when I walked to my car after work.

L'Homme Intense smells great, and i could see deploying it in a variety of situations, but I think it leans more to the dressed up, elegant, intentional side of things. I also don't think this is suited for outdoor heat, but it would excel in cooler weather or anytime indoors. My next move with this is to compare it with ATH's Homme, which is also iris based. I suspect Homme is stronger and louder, but we shall see. Have a great night brothers!

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