Intenso by Dolce & Gabbana, 6.7 oz V728-530215
Warm, deep, and confidently masculine, Dolce & Gabbana Intenso is a rich woody-aromatic fragrance that blends fresh lavender tones with dark, resinous woods and soft amber warmth. It’s designed for the modern man who prefers a strong, elegant scent with a more mature, grounded character.
The opening is fresh yet refined with basil, lavender, geranium, and aquatic accents, creating an aromatic-green freshness that feels clean but immediately more serious than typical “blue” fragrances. As it develops, the heart introduces moepel (a unique tobacco-like floral note), hay, bran, and clary sage, adding a dry, slightly smoky herbal depth that gives the fragrance its signature richness. The dry-down settles into sandalwood, cypress, amber, and musk, delivering a smooth, woody base that feels warm, masculine, and long-lasting.
Intenso is often described as a “modern gentleman’s fragrance”—clean at first spray, but increasingly dark, woody, and sensual as it evolves on the skin.
Gender: Masculine
Designer: Dolce & Gabbana
Fragrance Family: Woody Aromatic
Top Notes: Lavender, Basil, Geranium, Aquatic Accords
Middle Notes: Moepel Accord, Hay, Bran, Clary Sage
Base Notes: Sandalwood, Cypress, Amber, Musk
Best For: Fall/winter, evening wear, office, date nights, formal and business settings
Vibe: Deep, refined, masculine, woody, elegant, mature sophistication