This one comes across as a darker, moody brother of the 1994 original. While the og is a bright, aquatic citrus, the Intense version trades some of that airy freshness for smoke, spices and a dose of incense. Created by the same perfumer as the og, Jacques Cavallier released this one in 2007, he's also responsible for the likes of Acqua di Gio and several Louis Vuitton fragrances. It's a woody/Spicey scent that's on a theme of contrast. The meeting of water & concrete, which is said to be reflected in its bottle design, (sounds a bit Art school waffle to me). ​It opens with the signature Yuzu, a Japanese citron, found in the original, but it’s joined by Bergamot, Sweet Orange & Mandarin. It is zesty & sharp, but slightly denser and less sparkling than the original. ​As the citrus fades, a warm, dry spice rack emerges at the core. Nutmeg, Cardamom, Saffron & Cinnamon create a slightly exotic mid section. A hint of Lotus keeps a thin thread of the original's DNA alive. ​The base is where the Intense name really comes from. The drydown is dominated with Black Incense, Papyrus & Amber. It smells earthy, smoky with a touch of mineral, like wet pavement after a rain storm. You can pick this up for under €30, which gives a clue towards its performance, it's also an edt so don't expect huge performance. 5hrs is about the best you will get and that's some heavy spraying, 12-15. Projection is moderate for around 90m, then It creates a nice scent bubble without being obnoxious. The spices and incense make it shine in cooler weather, though it works for spring nights. Still a good budget option to have in my book. My Rating 6.5/10 Scent 2 Longevity 2 Sillage 1.5 Y/N 1

After yesterday's disappointing Feather Supreme, today was the turn of Feel N Chill. It's an aquatic fresh scent with a bunch of fruit at the top and a musky green at the bottom. I have a love / hate relationship with aquatic scents. Conceptually? Two thumbs up from this guy. I am enamoured by all things wet. I embrace the rain, I'm never dehydrated, and the only cardio I can stomach is swimming. My mantra is moist. Liquid is my life. Sadly, the feeling is not reciprocated. Feel N Chill opens with a pleasant fruit burst, with a watermelon core that's complemented by a herbal bergamot tang. Cardamom adds intrigue, and for a while, all is gangbusters. It's bright, it's fresh, it's spicy, and it's aquatic. Then, without rhyme or reason, all the nuance just... disappears. It's my skin's fault, I'm sure of it. It has a deep and abiding hatred for anything aquatic. Try as I might, every overzealous slather simply fades to in idistinct smear before an hour is up. And even though it's the water in the watermelon which informs this aquatic scent, there's no real difference here. The top fades away all too quickly, leaving a skin scent with traces of the mid. Of the listed notes at this juncture, it's the pine needle that has the most impact, as that does apply itself to the the rest of the smell's lifespan. As for the fig... it's there, but it's hardly Philosykos. When we hit the drydown, there's a little more success on the report card. Musk, vetiver, amber, all pretty standard and uninspiring, but when it's tempered with the fading pine needle it accentuates the vetiver green and brings a little excitement. It's a pleasant dry, but it's quite close, and at times it's a struggle to hold onto the profile as it fades into the background a little too readily. For me, it's another NO on the Is It Bottle Worthy scale. Shame, really, as there are aspects to enjoy... but I can't get past the gaping void that my skin impresses onto the profile. If you're a fan of aquatics, and they love you back, give this one a whirl.