Gentleman EDT Intense is a woody aromatic flanker launched in 2021, created by Nathalie Lorson and Olivier Cresp. It arrived not as a mere flanker, but as a considered statement—a more potent and assertive iteration of the classic Gentleman EDT, conceived to offer a richer, more enveloping olfactory experience. The opening is an almost suffocating aromatic punch—fresh bergamot and copious amounts of basil juice, with cardamom contributing to this fatigue upon the initial spray, as it's a lot of green information hitting you all at once. After the opening, the iris note arrives in all its woody, camphorous, slightly earthy glory, with a hint of vintage makeup lingering behind branches of Christmas cypress. When it warms up you get a gorgeous, creamy, vanillic iris that is so pleasant to smell—a little fresh, a little spicy, and a little warm. In the dry down, the cedarwood comes forward more prominently, providing a crisp, woody base that exudes quiet confidence, while coumarin lends a warm, slightly almond-like sweetness. Gentleman EDT Intense lasts seven to eight hours on the skin with gentlemanly projection—it pushes out two to three feet for most of the wear. Community comparisons land most often on Dior Homme Eau for Men—but unfortunately, it's been discontinued—and Prada L'Homme, as few fragrances can pull off a prominent iris note and keep the fragrance masculine. If you are a fan of a sort of woodsy and fresh scent, this is for you—so unique, so under rated. If you've been curious about iris-forward masculines that balance green aromatics with creamy depth, a decant is the smartest way to experience one of the Gentleman line's most versatile releases. Scent Notes Top: Basil, Cardamom, Bergamot Middle: Cypress, Iris Base: Coumarin, Cedar Best ForFall, winter, and spring. Office, casual wear, date nights, special occasions. A woody aromatic iris fragrance with gentlemanly projection that works across multiple settings and delivers excellent performance for an EDT concentration. The original bottle is not included with purchase. Midwest Fragrance rebottles the authentic & genuine fragrance into our smaller bottles, otherwise known as atomizers, decants or vials.
