Colors de Benetton Man Black Intenso by Benetton

It smells strong like the hangover from your cousin’s wedding, dark as a new moon, and cheap as a kiosk empanada. But it’s worth it; you must have it in your collection. It doesn’t suit me (30s) but it does my dad (58s), and sometimes I use it myself. If you’re over 40, it’s cold, you’re going out in the dark, and you smoke a pipe, you’ve got to wear it, haha.

It’s very strong and lasts a long time. Perfect if you like the scent, but it’s not for me. And watch out; it’s not a blind buy because you won’t be able to cover such a strong smell.

If you had to define this fragrance breaking reality and science, the word would be: Sex.

It’s not for me; I still haven’t got used to this scent. It’s intense and purely masculine, nothing youthful. Don’t let the price take you in; for me, it’s hard to wear, so it’s not a blind buy.

For the first few months, it smells like new nappies; horrible, not even for a gift. It oxidises a bit and becomes usable until it’s lovely; there are notes that aren’t delightful, but it improves from a -1 to a 7, and depending on taste, even an 8. It doesn’t last long nor project much, but what can you expect for $14 that left the tester new?

Intense and dark for men. Nothing for children or undefined tastes. I agree it’s in the style of Bvlgari Man in Black but with more punch than the current washed-out version. It opens potent and spicy, then evolves into a luminous, nocturnal, and elegant scent that is more resinous yet not serious or excessively mature. Surprising for the price it offers, just like its cousin Colors Man Black. Ideal for winter and daytime as I don’t see much projection for hectic nights. It’s a low-cost option that needs to be tested on skin. It has an DNA that could belong to an Arabic perfume but vibrates in a Western way. It dares to be dense without using dark woods. The longevity is decent but it has other strong points. Try it several times, preferably with a sample, to judge the real quality of this Benetton. Excellent price, good aroma.

Excellent fragrance, 100% masculine, sexy, elegant and of high quality. It comes with a luxury atomiser. It smells spicy and intense with black pepper, leather, patchouli and lavender. It could be a flanker for Bvulgari Man in Black or Givenchy Gentleman EDP. Lasts 6 hours on skin (the last two clinging), on clothes it reaches 7 with the wind at my back and projects moderately for the first hour. Ideal for autumn and non-freezing winters. Unbeatable quality-to-price ratio. I recommend the special set with a decant so it lasts longer.

Excellent fragrance with a 100% masculine, sexy, elegant vibe and high quality, plus it comes with a top-notch atomiser. It smells spicy and intense with black pepper, leather, lots of patchouli, and lavender. It could be a flanker of Bvlgari Man in Black or Givenchy Gentleman EDP. Lasts 6 hours on skin (the last two hours are very close to the skin); on clothes it reaches 7 hours with the wind at my back and projects well for the first hour. Ideal for autumn and non-freezing winter days. Unbeatable quality-to-price ratio. I recommend the Special Set which includes a decant and helps it last longer.

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The only thing I’ll say: DO NOT BUY BLINDLY. It’s not an easy, crowd-pleasing, or wearable scent. It is purely masculine, nothing unisex. This is for men. It’s not a mass-appeal fragrance. I see it as for personal enjoyment. Those who like it will love it; those who don’t will hate it. It has an alcoholic top note that fades quickly in 2-3 minutes. Afterwards, despite being economical, the notes don’t feel cheap. In reality, it smells like a higher-priced fragrance. It seems suitable for fresh/cold climates. Under no circumstances for temperate/warm ones. I won’t speak of performance as I only tested it one day, insufficient to be objective. I don’t like it; it’s very different from its sister Colors Man Black EDT (that one is exquisite). More so, I wouldn’t say it’s bad. There’s something that doesn’t convince me, which is why I don’t recommend buying it blindly.

At just $18, it’s madness. If you mix Givenchy Gentleman EDP, Guerlain L’Homme Ideal Intense and a base of Man in Black, it’s very close. What a brutal perfume for $18? It’s a gem. Scent rating 7.5/10. Longevity is a bit weak: 8 hours on skin, by the fifth hour it’s just clinging, projecting well only for the first hour. Standard performance, 6/10.

I was absolutely blown away by this Benetton fragrance; the brand has played its cards right and hit the jackpot. It’s a massive step forward. The opening is deep, dark, and heavily woody, with that distinct oud touch and a very masculine vibe. You can detect black pepper with a citrus hint. The projection is brutal for the first hour before settling into a heart of patchouli and lavender. The resins dry it down with an addictive, balsamic sweetness. It’s formal and manly. It reminds me of Gucci Absolu, and as it dries down, it evokes Givenchy EDP. If you enjoy sweet leather and wood fragrances like oud or patchouli, this is the one for you. In its price range, I don’t think any other scent can beat it today.

I bought this to compare it with the Benetton Colors Man Black… and watch out, the EDP version doesn’t last or project like the EDT. This one is darker, with a rubber or tar note that suits me well. However, the projection is almost non-existent; it stays right on the skin, so it’s best for personal enjoyment or close-range wear… more suitable for night than day. It lasts about 4-6 hours on the skin. The EDT, while not crazy on projection, smells more ‘powerful’… which is often the case with ‘Intense’ scents, which are frequently the opposite of what the name suggests. I wouldn’t recommend buying blind; you might or might not like it. I enjoy it, but I’ll keep it for myself because with this, people won’t smell you much on the street… for that, I have the Moschino Toy Boy, Kenzo Homme EDT Intense, Pure XS Night, or Givenchy Gentleman EDP. Those who say it smells like Givenchy Gentleman EDP are probably confusing it with the EDT, which also doesn’t resemble it to me, but the INTENSO is nothing like it… the Givenchy is powdery vanilla (orris), the INTENSO smells of rubber or tar, and I don’t detect any declared vanilla… whereas the Givenchy’s vanilla is obvious from a mile away. I think the EDT does carry vanilla and pepper, but neither the opening nor the dry-down resembles the Givenchy… at least on my nose. The one that does remind me of it in the dry-down is Bentley for Men Intense (another scent that should have been called ‘Intense’ when launched, because current batches don’t smell intense at all)… although it’s liqueur-based, it has a powdery vanilla dry-down with the difference being the alcohol. The one people say it resembles is BVLGARI BLACK… which also has that rubber or tar scent.

Just like Obsession Night. Vanilla, suede, and a caramel-like smell. It could be amber.