Top Notes
Black pepper
Frankincense
Heart Notes
Leather
Labdanum
Clary sage
Base Notes
Cedarwood
Patchouli
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Notes04/17/2022
GeorgeReid
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The Hypetrain Going at Sonic Speed
If you are reading this review in 2022, you are curious about the hype behind Bentley for Men Intense. Multiple YouTube channels praise the fragrance. Several forums on the internet speak positively about the fragrance.
The question is, is Intense worth adding to a collection?
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The fragrance starts with an opening that is a spicy yet sleek combination of black pepper and frankincense. As it dances with the leather heart note, and the woody base notes, the smell evokes an image reminiscent of an interior of a new luxury car with comfortable leather seats. (Wait a minute …)
The fragrance is not complex, so it disappoints artisans. However, it does not take away from the fact that it smells fantastic, especially if you love leather as a smell. The scent goes against the trend of sweet smells, making it stand out more in the crowd as unique.
The quality of the smell should not be a surprise if you are familiar with the work of Nathalie Lorson (Encre Noire, Legend Spirit, Black Opium, etc.) and Firmenich as a company (Layton, Dylan Blue, White Suede, etc.)
Also, while leather is a masculine scent for most people, I will also say that if a woman wore this fragrance, she would turn heads, and would make her seem badass if she wears the fragrance with confidence.
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In terms of performance, Bentley for Men Intense is a durable fragrance that has incredible performance.
The sillage and projection have a moderate range. Intense will not permeate a room upon entry, but it turns the heads of anyone passing by within walking distance.
That said, there is longevity.
Intense lasted on my skin beyond 12 hours, with a strong projection during the first three. The insane part about the fragrance is that I took a shower and could still smell the fragrance. I needed to shower again to make sure the smell dissipated.
Apply this once and the scent will last the entire day, and possibly into the next day. That would be an impressive performance for a parfum—Bentley for Men Intense is an eau de parfum!
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In terms of social scenarios, Bentley Intense for men is more of a situational fragrance, but it has some versatility.
I am skeptical about using it in the workplace. It can work in a non-physical setting (e.g.: a desk or workstation), but may not if physical labor is involved (e.g.: factories, warehouses, etc.). Keep that in mind if you are involved with the public regularly.
I also would not try it in the gym. I do not think Intense will reach crimes against humanity territory thanks to the sage notes, but a leathery and woody fragrance rarely ends well during and after a workout.
That said leather on a hot sunny day is a terrible idea. The same applies to leathery scents — wait until the sun goes down in the summer before using this fragrance.
That said, when the sun goes down, regardless of the season, Intense shows its true capabilities. In one scenario, you are at home winding down the day alone and preparing for the next day. The smell would fit the mood, as it is cozy and relaxing.
In another scenario, you are out with friends, going to a restaurant or a club. The smell projects, and will grab some attention from anyone that notices, but blends in enough that it is not annoying.
Alternatively, you can be on a date of any kind, and the fragrance will work, whether it is the first date or an anniversary date with a significant other or spouse. The scent is cozy and warm.
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Overall, Bentley for Men Intense was an underrated gem at the time of release in 2013.
However, as people discovered it, people saw how amazing and different the fragrance was, along with the outstanding performance. Now it is the darling of forums and fragrance videos.
Does it deserve the attention it is receiving? Without question!
The only negative points I have about Intense are it does not work well in the summer, is a questionable choice for an active lifestyle because of the prominent leather note, and is not complex enough for those seeking fragrances for artistic purposes. That is not unusual, and I have said worse things about other fragrances.
However, for people seeking a unique fragrance, wants to have a winter scent, a fragrance to use date night scent, a solid leather aroma to add to the collection, or a quality scent that has great performance, Bentley for Men Intense gets the job done, and at an affordable price. (Although the price is rising because of the hype.)
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Edited on 04/18/2022: I incorrectly called Bentley For Men Intense an eau de toilette. The fragrance is an eau de parfum.
The question is, is Intense worth adding to a collection?
----
The fragrance starts with an opening that is a spicy yet sleek combination of black pepper and frankincense. As it dances with the leather heart note, and the woody base notes, the smell evokes an image reminiscent of an interior of a new luxury car with comfortable leather seats. (Wait a minute …)
The fragrance is not complex, so it disappoints artisans. However, it does not take away from the fact that it smells fantastic, especially if you love leather as a smell. The scent goes against the trend of sweet smells, making it stand out more in the crowd as unique.
The quality of the smell should not be a surprise if you are familiar with the work of Nathalie Lorson (Encre Noire, Legend Spirit, Black Opium, etc.) and Firmenich as a company (Layton, Dylan Blue, White Suede, etc.)
Also, while leather is a masculine scent for most people, I will also say that if a woman wore this fragrance, she would turn heads, and would make her seem badass if she wears the fragrance with confidence.
----
In terms of performance, Bentley for Men Intense is a durable fragrance that has incredible performance.
The sillage and projection have a moderate range. Intense will not permeate a room upon entry, but it turns the heads of anyone passing by within walking distance.
That said, there is longevity.
Intense lasted on my skin beyond 12 hours, with a strong projection during the first three. The insane part about the fragrance is that I took a shower and could still smell the fragrance. I needed to shower again to make sure the smell dissipated.
Apply this once and the scent will last the entire day, and possibly into the next day. That would be an impressive performance for a parfum—Bentley for Men Intense is an eau de parfum!
----
In terms of social scenarios, Bentley Intense for men is more of a situational fragrance, but it has some versatility.
I am skeptical about using it in the workplace. It can work in a non-physical setting (e.g.: a desk or workstation), but may not if physical labor is involved (e.g.: factories, warehouses, etc.). Keep that in mind if you are involved with the public regularly.
I also would not try it in the gym. I do not think Intense will reach crimes against humanity territory thanks to the sage notes, but a leathery and woody fragrance rarely ends well during and after a workout.
That said leather on a hot sunny day is a terrible idea. The same applies to leathery scents — wait until the sun goes down in the summer before using this fragrance.
That said, when the sun goes down, regardless of the season, Intense shows its true capabilities. In one scenario, you are at home winding down the day alone and preparing for the next day. The smell would fit the mood, as it is cozy and relaxing.
In another scenario, you are out with friends, going to a restaurant or a club. The smell projects, and will grab some attention from anyone that notices, but blends in enough that it is not annoying.
Alternatively, you can be on a date of any kind, and the fragrance will work, whether it is the first date or an anniversary date with a significant other or spouse. The scent is cozy and warm.
----
Overall, Bentley for Men Intense was an underrated gem at the time of release in 2013.
However, as people discovered it, people saw how amazing and different the fragrance was, along with the outstanding performance. Now it is the darling of forums and fragrance videos.
Does it deserve the attention it is receiving? Without question!
The only negative points I have about Intense are it does not work well in the summer, is a questionable choice for an active lifestyle because of the prominent leather note, and is not complex enough for those seeking fragrances for artistic purposes. That is not unusual, and I have said worse things about other fragrances.
However, for people seeking a unique fragrance, wants to have a winter scent, a fragrance to use date night scent, a solid leather aroma to add to the collection, or a quality scent that has great performance, Bentley for Men Intense gets the job done, and at an affordable price. (Although the price is rising because of the hype.)
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Edited on 04/18/2022: I incorrectly called Bentley For Men Intense an eau de toilette. The fragrance is an eau de parfum.
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