Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum Intense by Guerlain

I love it because it has projection and that vanilla is addictive; the lavender keeps it fresh and the rose isn’t the main character, somehow reminding me of Angel Muse without knowing why. It’s a fresh yet imposing and indescribable trail. I don’t see it as old-fashioned, but rather sensual, ideal for night outings where you want to stand out. Note: it’s not a super potent perfume, it’s very pleasant and lasts about 6 hours on the skin and a bit longer on clothes.

I tested it on a blotter and out of the whole Mon Guerlain range, it was the one that came closest to my style. But when I tried it on my skin, it was a disappointment 😞. It’s potent and has a strong trail, but that’s not the problem. On my skin, it becomes very sweet with the vanilla becoming the protagonist from the very first moment. As it dries down, the woody notes darken the composition and the result feels too old-fashioned to me; I don’t feel identified with it and it slightly overwhelms me. What a pity because I had heard wonderful things, but clearly it’s not for me for now.

It’s magical 💗✨ Nowadays I prefer it to the regular EDP; I think it’s an improved and much more balanced version. The lavender isn’t as invasive as in the original (in my bottle of Mon Macerado I still feel it very strong). When I finish this one, the Intense will definitely be forever 🙌✨ (I remember that when I was 6 or 7 years old I had a doll called Pocaspecas and its hair smelled like Mon Guerlain… does anyone remember this? xD What elegance from France)

If I had to give it a note, I’d say 7/10. It smells of lavender, vanilla, and patchouli to the max, which I love; it feels like a feminine fragrance (not unisex) despite the lavender, it smells clean, elegant, and feminine. What I didn’t like was the longevity and how it fades; at the start it has a brutal trail and the scent is delicious, but as the day goes on I think it lasts a maximum of 3 hours and then you can only smell it if you’re right up close, plus the aroma degrades as if it were a fabulous lavender-vanilla mix 😭 I was very excited but I’m not sure if it’s worth the price; I’ll keep using it.

I love it especially in winter; it’s a long-lasting aroma that doesn’t become cloying despite being sweet; the woody notes feel perfect; I love it

What a madness! On my skin, it’s all about the vanilla and sandalwood. At first, the strong lavender makes it sound masculine, but then the vanilla and resinous notes explode. It’s super sexy and I’ve received many compliments.

I bought it today, I was dying for it. Guerlain is a guarantee of quality and longevity. My mum has the EDP and we both love it, just like my dad, who leaves the room permeated with it. I compared the EDP and the Intense: the EDP is more floral, fresh and cheerful, ideal for the day. The Intense has fewer flowers and more vanilla, more gourmand and sweet for special occasions, though I’ll use it daily. I love how it dries down to a powdery and vanilla scent but stays fresh thanks to the lavender. It’s soft, refined, elegant and long-lasting. A 10/10! UPDATE: It’s now one of my favourites, TOP 3, I LOVE it. It’s pure elegance, sophisticated. It could be my wedding perfume. I want it always.

I confess I love lavender, so you know where I’m going with this. Ideal for cooler climates. It has a friendly vanilla that blends perfectly with the lavender. It might seem masculine, but the rose and iris give it a feminine and elegant touch.

It’s one of my favourite fragrances. I chose the Intense over the normal one because in the latter the vanilla stands out more (and Guerlain’s vanilla is one of the best). The performance on my skin is a perfect combination of vanilla with flowers, coumarin, and sandalwood, leaving the lavender faint in the background. I like that as it dries down it leaves a powdery trail with all those ingredients alternating. I’m fascinated by it, besides having great projection and longevity.

I confess that, being in love with the original EDP, I resisted another flanker. How little originality, don’t you think? Same scent with a dash of vanilla. A bit of a bore. But I was curious. The first time I thought, ‘buaah, same perfume with a vanilla kick’. I went home. Another day, with a friend, I tried it again. This time I was more receptive. On my wrist, while talking and moving my hands, the scent became rich, and I thought, ‘wow, this is my friend the Intense’. I noticed lavender at full throttle in the opening, but above all elegant and powerful vanilla, nothing overwhelming, better than the previous time. I was surprised by how it settled on my skin; the longevity is like the original, perhaps a tiny bit more. I love the original: elegant, versatile, with marked bergamot and lavender and a balanced vanilla that makes it fresh and sweet. But this flanker is incredibly sexy. It’s a bomb in projection, standing out with class. I’ve loved it. Perhaps I’ll use the original for any season and the Intense in fresh weather or at night, though both are perfect if you fancy it. Will I stick with the original? Yes, forever. Would I buy the Intense? Of course, it’s different and seductive. I want both. Pure craving.

Excellent work by Thierry Wasser and D. Jelk. It’s clear they used quality components, mixed in the right proportions to achieve this Guerlain proposal: it pleases, lasts, projects, is seductive, and elegant. I only tried it on female skin, and on mine, it smelled the same. It has a slightly aggressive opening that is uncomfortable, but after 5/10 minutes it shows its true face. Vanilla predominates almost always; it’s of better quality than the vanilla in other good perfumes (e.g., Libre by YSL) and combines perfectly with tonka bean and lavender, giving a moderate and elegant sweetness. I find it hard to perceive the iris and flowers, but I do notice the benzoin and licorice, which embellish the perfume. I’ve tried the EDP and it’s quite similar, although perhaps with less performance. I’ve never tried the EDT. They classify it as woody amber, but I detect more oriental traits and little wood; a touch of soft sandalwood doesn’t make it woody. There are discrepancies between what I perceive and the classifications, but the experts are them. Ideal for informal outings in temperate/cold weather, or for executive women who want to turn heads. Worth trying and giving it more opportunities. I’ve loved it, I really like smelling a woman’s skin with this. 8.5/10. Warm regards.

It has a strong presence: it starts boldly, as the best reviews say, and later evolves into a beautiful scent where that typical Guerlain ‘guerlinade’ shines. On my skin, the patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla stand out the most, with a very soft lavender. Ideal for going out with friends or in the evening. Everyone will like it and it’s perfect for a confident, romantic woman. It doesn’t seem the same as the original Mon Guerlain, which is sweeter and more ethereal; on my skin, this one has the patchouli perfected. It doesn’t feel dated; it’s very current and contemporary. I love it: good longevity and very elegant.

I love it! I’ll be using it a lot this autumn and winter; it gives warmth and comfort. The opening is a bit heavy but of low intensity, with excellent longevity and sillage; just don’t abuse the sprays or you’ll go overboard. Obviously it has the DNA of the Mon EDP, but this one is sweeter and more vanilla-forward; I always want it in my collection.

I can understand why it’s so highly praised by men because the fusion of lavender, iris and sandalwood is impeccable, definitely perfect. Personally, I’d love to wear this fragrance as a man; I love that intense, penetrating creaminess and I certainly feel it’s unisex. (Unisex that I actually like).

I let myself be carried away by the reviews and bought it blind. It’s a perfume whose opening is strong; after an hour on my skin its intensity drops. I recommend trying before buying, as in my case it’s a scent that doesn’t captivate me, somewhat masculine, and on me it doesn’t perform as the reviewers comment. To me, it’s like a car air freshener.