I think I may have just found my heavan. It's not so often that something will capture my attention and generate a raw excitement. I've experienced this joy with only about 3 other fragrances. Well this one hit that spot. iRT was released in 2023 as an extrait. The evolution of the popular RT from 2017. While the first version became famous for its nuclear performance and a somewhat harsh, medicinal opening, the Intense version is clearly a more polished & superior upgrade. Here Pierre crafted this flanker to address the feedback on the original's ruggedness while amping up the concentration to an Extrait level. The DNA remains unmistakable, a spicy, smoky, sweet tobacco, but the composition has been smoothened out. Opening notes of are slightly different with Saffron, Cinnamon, Incense, Nutmeg & Pear. The harsh cough syrup opening of the original is gone. The addition of pear provides a subtle fruitiness that rounds off the sharp spices. At its core, notes of Tobacco, Leather, Patchouli, Vetiver & Jasmine A rich, moist tobacco leaf dominates, supported by a darker, more prominent leather note than the original. At the base some minor alterations with Madagascar Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood & Guaiac Wood The dry down is creamy, warm & resinous. The vanilla here feels more like a raw pod than a sugary syrup. Performance here is exceptional, like it's predessesor, you will easily get 12hrs from this. Projection is still a heavy hitter. While it is smoother than the original, it is more concentrated. Two sprays are usually enough to fill a room, as it maintains a heavy scent trail that people will notice from several feet away. If you found the original too aggressive but loved the dry down, the Intense version is exactly what you’re looking for. It offers a more "expensive" smelling profile with the same legendary staying power. This has the potential to go toe to toe with my top designers, but we will keep it in the niche cage where it easily claims the no 1 spot. My Rating 10/10