Houbigant · 2015

Cologne Intense

Houbigant Cologne Intense

bright lemon and neroli over fresh herbs

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Cologne Intense by Houbigant is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for men. Cologne Intense was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Luca Maffei. Top notes are Petitgrain Paraguay, Sicilian Lemon, Calabrian bergamot and Neroli; middle notes are Tarragon, Indian Jasmine, Pink Pepper and Lavender; base notes are Mate and Incense. Cologne Intense is a new edition added by the house of Houbigant to the collection which arrives in autumn 2015. The citrusy-aromatic composition enriched with spices and enveloped in a veil of incense is signed by perfumer Luca Maffei. "The precious EDC with a classic structure is enriched with modern elements. The new fragrance Cologne of Houbigant is created by using solely the best raw ingredients that can be found in the world, staying true to the original cologne formula". Luca Maffei added impeccable citruses union of Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian lemon to top notes, along with green touch of petitgrain from Paraguay and neroli from Morocco. The citrusy-floral notes are enriched with lavender and spiced with tarragon and pink pepper, while supporting Indian jasmine flowers. The composition is enveloped in chords of mate tea and incense lingering in drydown. Fragrance Cologne Intense arrives in the same flacon form as the re-edition Fougere Royale from 2010, differing in color of the cap and fragrant liquid. The accent lies on sunny yellow color of liquid and elegant cap in golden color. Cologne Intense comes in two versions: as Cologne Intense Eau de Parfum in 100ml flacon and as Cologne Intense The Cologne Extrait Parfum in 100ml flacon.
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Houbigant is a French perfume house founded in Paris in 1775 by Jean-François Houbigant, historically the perfumer to Marie Antoinette, Napoleon and Queen Victoria, and creator of Fougère Royale (1882), the composition that gave its name to the entire fougère family of perfumery. The 21 live pieces on Scendira average .15 and cover Floral (4), Gourmand (5), Fresh (5) and Woody (3) across a wide gender spread. Prices span $32.94-$285 (average $231), this is a heritage-niche price band. Standout live pieces: Musk ($32.94,.00, clean floral powder with musky citrus brightness), Essence Rare ($285,.41, powdery rose with soft musky warmth), Bois Mystique ($250,.40, smoky cedar incense with peppery spice), Quelques Fleurs Royale Collection Privée ($285,.37, powdery white-flowers bouquet with soft musk) and Ambre des Abysses ($250,.36, fresh minty floral breeze with leather-tonka warmth). The oldest continuously-operating name in French perfumery.

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