Now Intense by RAVE

For some reason, it smells like a dry martini with two frozen olives, haha. Quite unusual.

I absolutely love it. It’s super versatile, has a masculine vibe, and doesn’t feel youthful. Totally recommended.

To be honest, most people say it smells fresh; for those who don’t get it, the base is strongly mentholated and sober, with herbal undertones, something woody and spicy. It’s not sweet; I don’t detect watermelon or orange. The trail is moderate to weak. It’s versatile: suitable for summer, spring, and autumn. I owned the Lattafa Fakhar Men, and they have an enormous similarity when dried; initially they are different, but the dry-down smells almost identical.

The box is gorgeous, featuring shiny blue fabric that introduces the bottle wrapped in plastic and rubber with a stained-glass-style design. The liquid is yellowish with suspended particles, which doesn’t give me the best impression, even though it’s from 03/24 and expires in 2029, code M11-240201900, arrived sealed from a trusted supplier. Upon smelling, it’s super masculine, transporting me back to when men’s perfumes smelled fresh, bright, and clean. It smells like the foreman of a ranch who made so much fortune he swapped his horse for a truck with GPS and drones to track the cattle. It’s also the scent of those old barbershops where they shaved with straight razors while closing deals away from ladies, sitting in reclining chairs from the 50s that weighed more than half a ton. Despite its freshness, it requires a face hardened by hard work, with a strong gaze and almost stone-pale skin. It’s not for glass-faced youths who only know how to play Minecraft. It’s perfect for meeting the in-laws and saying without a doubt: ‘family, I’ve come to participate in the wedding date,’ and immediately the father-in-law grits his teeth while the mother-in-law knows her daughter is in good hands. Ladies and gentlemen, this perfume is for warm climates or tense environments requiring the projection of security. If you are among those who love ‘masculine’ perfumes that smell like vanilla dessert, chocolate, sweets, and frost à la Victoria Secret Splash, this isn’t for you.

I’m not sure if it smells like Polo Blue or anything, but I have my opinions: yes, it’s sweet but zesty, with a touch of spices only perceived in the opening and afterwards it remains sweet, ozonic, and somewhat fresh. Too sweet for everyday wear, but I used it one day to go to a club to dance and it performed excellently. I could smell the aroma despite being in a small, crowded venue, sweating litres, yet it held up in that extreme environment for over 4 hours. Of course, for this outing I applied a lot (more than 10 sprays). With fewer applications, it could work for a daytime outdoor outing, but I see it more for nights and parties with lots of people.

Today, this Rave Now Intense by Lataffa arrived. I was worried about buying blind, as many on YouTube claim it smells like insecticide. To my surprise, it’s fresh and simple, similar to Polo Blue EDT. I don’t know its longevity yet as I’ve only just received it, but I’ll update soon. For now, it’s decent, with three BBBs.

How are you, my dear @jerry7474? I’ve already seen that fragrance you mentioned, Ameer al Oudh. It looks interesting. I’ll add it to my list of next purchases. Thanks for the recommendation, my friend. A strong hug across the distance.

Dear @jerry7474, what a wonderful review you’ve shared with us. Marvellous and masterful. It’s a pleasure to have been part of that small influence that encouraged you to buy Rave Now Intense. I read everything and we agreed on many points. Now all that remains is to enjoy this little gem. I’m signing off wishing you a year full of success and blessings. A strong hug and we’ll continue sharing perfumes here.

@GONÉ VALO: Friend, thanks for the review. You sold it to me… haha. I’ve acquired it and hope to have it in the coming days to use it and tell you my experience. I take this opportunity to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a better 2024. Best wishes.

Dear @jerry7474, it’s a pleasure to know you liked my review. The truth is, Rave Now Intense is definitely worth it. Perhaps it’s not the great wonder, but it works excellently to feel sober and clean. I send you a big hug wishing you happy holidays and that 2024 is full of many successes and blessings. I’ll be waiting for your review, which will surely be as excellent as yours. A strong hug.

It’s a gem, a bomb in terms of projection and longevity. It’s a blend of sandalwood, sage, and fruit, exquisite. On clothes, you’ll have it for days; on skin, hours, even after a shower. Perfect for nights, cool climates, or open spaces. It doesn’t fatigue at all. Buy without regrets. 100% recommended!

That’s a perfume gem, a bomb in projection and performance. A blend of sandalwood, sage, and fruits, something exquisite. On clothes, you have it days later; on skin, hours, even after a shower. Perfect for nights, cool climates, or open places. It doesn’t tire at all. A purchase you won’t regret. 💯 X 💯 recommended 🕉️🕉️🕉️

Well, what a fragrance. It seems it wasn’t one of the favourites in the Rave Now line, and I think I know why. Rave Now (black bottle) created a lot of hype with its juicy pineapple scent, but that expectation generated doubts in the Intense. My take: the Intense is more mature, more manly, more masculine, and MUCH MORE MANLY. Nowadays, easy scents like Bad Boy or Invictus are sold, but the very masculine ones are often less loved. My experience with Rave Now Intense has been muuuuch good. It’s green, herbal, rough, clean, and woody; after 3 hours, a slight fruity sweetness from watermelon emerges. Wearing it made me feel secure, present, and sober. Those clean and green notes catch attention and yes, they turn heads. At work, I received three compliments: “UFFF, HERE SMELLS LIKE A MAN”, “HEY GONÉ, YOUR PERFUME SMELLS LIKE A DOG”, and “ENGINEER, YOU ALWAYS SMELL VERY GOOD”. Everyone lives their own experiences and tastes are different, which must be respected. I’d give it a 7.8. Scent: Masculine, sober, presentable, and clean. Longevity: 7-8 hours (very well). Projection: 3 hours very good, then drops but still perceptible. Seasons: All year. A strong hug and blessings.