Intense Oud by Gucci

I tested it for several days and found it to be an excellent scent. It is a wearable and well-executed oud, one of the best in designer perfumes. It suits me better on a man, though it depends on personal taste. I wonder what is happening in the designer world; masterpieces lose their charm without decent performance. This is the case: after two hours, it is barely detectable, lingering only on clothes. If it had better longevity, it would be ideal for cool weather and evening occasions. Do not buy blind. Cheers.

The Batman perfume, super elegant, familiar, and very different. It brings me memories of Montblanc Meisterstück, Mancera Silver Blue, and Loewe 7. To me, it is not as heavy as people say, perhaps because I am used to sweet bombs like Arabian Tonka or Layton. I find it versatile if worn at night in special settings. It smells of raspberry at first and retains that raspberry note throughout, almost like Halls raspberry candy, with a slight pear sweetness. I detect a note of mentholated tobacco mixed with sweet leather, evoking shaving cream or mentholated cigarettes. It features a semi-medical oud and potent smoky incense, with amber as the protagonist. It gives a sensation of coffee or burnt caramel. The longevity is doubtful due to olfactory fatigue after 20 minutes, but I was told it smells super good after six hours with good projection. It evokes comfort and good memories; perhaps some might say it smells like a grandad, but in a good way. It is 100% masculine in my opinion. The bottle conveys luxury. A very good purchase.

I am not a fan of Gucci perfumes; they usually smell good but the longevity is a pain. However, this Intense Oud, which I found on Notino, is wonderful. I bought it blind without issues: it is a very tamed oud with excellent quality and longevity. To me, it is definitely niche quality, preferably for winter with elegant attire. If they let me try it blind, I would certainly say it is a Tom Ford; it has that vibe. One of the best purchases of 2023.

This is my first review and I am not an expert, but I am fascinated by perfumes. This seems to me an absolute beauty. A wearable oud for anyone with enormous longevity and projection. On skin, it lasts indefinitely and survives a shower. On clothes, it is eternal. It is a sublime scent that empowers you and makes you feel wonderful sensations. When I thought nothing from Gucci interested me after Joyas, Rush, Pour Homme, and Guilty, I discovered this and regained my faith. Do not miss out.

The description of Darkbeat is spot on; I wouldn’t add a single word to the second paragraph. To me, it feels quite soft, with decent longevity and a moderate sillage. Occasionally, it fatigues a bit and is hard to pick up, but the other day, as soon as I walked into my parents’ house, they told me I smelled lovely, even though I thought it had already faded. They said it smelled clean, like a freshly shaven man. That made me think and reminded me slightly of an old shaving foam from the 80s or 90s that my father used, though I don’t know which one. After reading that it has a unisex character, I was surprised because on application it felt masculine to me, but the dry down I definitely consider unisex. I expected it to be harder to wear, but it goes; it’s very flexible and elegant without forcing you to wear a suit. It’s mysterious, and I’d wear it in any season if it’s not too hot. I feel it shines more on cloudy, rainy days, perhaps due to the smoky notes reminding me of a fireplace. There is something about it that makes it increasingly addictive. I recommend trying it, as I did, if you wish to explore oud or similar notes. As a lover of incense, there’s little more to say, I adore it, although I expected more potency. I believe it is being discontinued as I can no longer find it on the Gucci website and it is out of stock on Amazon.

A fantastic scent, far removed from the cheap gimmicks we smell nowadays. It evokes a serene, tranquil man with personality and confidence. It’s a very European-style oud, reminiscent of Tuscan Leather due to those noticeable red berries.

Gucci Intense Oud is one of those rarities, in terms of quality and concept, found in the generalist market. It’s a dark fragrance from start to finish; it opens with a wet incense and a background of oud and leather that gives a medicinal, rough sensation. Flashes of saffron and a very subtle raspberry (like Tuscan Leather) add depth. The wet incense reminds me of Incense Extrême by Tauer. Despite the references, it’s not a fragrance centred on incense. Over time, the oud and leather take centre stage alongside an incense that gives more of a sensation of dampness than the smell of incense itself. The saffron and raspberry nuances remain noticeable as it dries. The evolution isn’t huge, but it is appreciable. The performance on my skin is fantastic, lasting around ten hours with good projection for the first four. Gucci Intense Oud is dark, of very good quality, and excellent performance. Undoubtedly one of Gucci’s most interesting proposals.

I’m glad I’ve finally found a Gucci proposal with noticeable performance; I was almost losing hope. Gucci Intense Oud is unisex and leaves a trail of lovely sensations on the skin. Its main characteristic is the skillful use of oriental notes, blended in a modern way. It evokes sensations from mysterious countries like China, but also Egypt and perfumes lost in time, intoxicating and attractive. Several elements define it: incense, cedar, and amber mix with a delicate oud, an essence that, if worked well, is irresistible and hard to forget. Oud Intense is intense, but not in the oud. Rather, it’s fresh, spicy, woody, with spices in the background that take prominence over time. It also has a slightly fruity touch, not very strong. The oud is perceptible but wonderfully soft, smoothed out by a sharp incense, patchouli, amber, and musk. It’s very restrained. At some point, I note similarities with Black Afgano; it can be seen as a tribute to Gualtieri, but it’s more reserved and docile; it’s not a twin, but a calmer type. I haven’t been interested in Gucci proposals for years, so I’m very surprised today with this Oud Intense (from the Sejano 77 collection) that accompanies me for about 7-8 hours with good presence and deep elegance, making me think about a future purchase.

My first impression is to recognise Gucci’s good work with the Oud. Unlike other fragrances where the Oud is heavy, here it is balanced and softened by the incense and frankincense, giving a dark, smoky, sweet, elegant, versatile, very western and easy-to-wear result. It has a dark soul to shine at night, preferably in open spaces, but it is not a bad option for a fresh or rainy day either. It has an acceptable trail, I have not yet checked the longevity. Very happy with the purchase.

Exceptional designer perfume bordering on niche. I don’t own it, but as soon as the situation normalises, I’ll buy it since I tested it a week before the lockdown and became hooked on the scent and the longevity.

The opening is pure incense. I add that afterwards the rose is clearly perceived, a deep, dark rose that gives it a slight powdery touch. I love the perfume; it lasts an eternity on skin; after 12 hours and a shower it is still noticeable close to the skin. It feels like great quality, niche quality. Longevity 9.5, Projection 9.0, Value for money 9.0, Scent 9.0.

Drakecito, I bought it blindly a month and a half ago and I hold the opposite opinion to what you say, but well, that’s why there’s such a wide range of perfumes to choose what one likes. I loved it and I’ll surely repeat it some day… totally happy with its performance in longevity and projection. What I like most is the delicacy it projects when you smell it; it seems like such a fragile object that it could break at any moment. I discovered what aoud was in this fragrance, although it’s barely noticeable at the start… it’s the only Gucci perfume I’ve used, and the only thing I’d ask is for the 90ml bottle to go up to 100 or 120ml… In terms of price, it cost me close to €80 without quite reaching that. I give it a high mark for this fragrance’s refinement.

As for me, like almost all of this brand’s fragrances, I find this one rather weak. It’s a flat scent, lacking any spark or interest, and worst of all, I can’t even say it smells nice. It’s that typical plasticky smell trying to emulate oud wood but lacking the nuances and twists to make it engaging. It’s excessively dark and linear, with dry, dark notes like oud, incense and leather, giving off a rather low-quality vibe. The performance isn’t anything special: moderate longevity (depends on how many times you apply it and whether you put it on clothes, as it lasts longer there), with a rather weak sillage. If you enjoy this type of flat, dry scent, you might like it, but there are far more interesting deals available, such as CdG Wonderoud (which isn’t my favourite either) and fragrances of very similar quality at a fraction of the price, like Zara’s Exclusive Oud. Without even going to brands that truly know how to craft oriental notes, such as Amouage, though admittedly at disproportionate prices.

When Correos Express decides to… jooo, I’ve taken this and the Tom Ford Noir in 50ml blind. I’ve been waiting all morning, more nervous than the Pucela match in Seville yesterday, hahaha. In the end, I’m going to be absolutely hooked on this perfume world; I’ll tell you all once they arrive. I have huge expectations for both, especially after the fortune I’ve spent on them. By the way, my CH Kings by Carolina Herrera finally died today; it’s heading straight to the hall of fame of empty bottles 😏🥳

I don’t know what’s got into me, but I feel this fragrance is going to make its way into my collection the moment I try it. It has everything written all over it, even though I haven’t heard it yet. Just look at the perfumes I have right now; those who wear or have tried it would fit perfectly on my shelves. I’ve been on the verge of buying several Gucci perfumes before, and while I haven’t heard this one, I believe it aligns very closely with what I’ve read and seen in YouTube reviews and forum discussions regarding my current tastes (Bentley for Men Intense, The One by D&G, Pour Homme Intense by Dior…). I think it’s similar to those, perhaps a touch sweeter, and maybe akin to my limited edition Hugo Boss The Scent Perfume… that’s the idea I have. I think I’ll fall in love when I try it… high expectations… might be a letdown, but I don’t think so… I’ll tell you all… it’s on my wishlist