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Still working my way through doing reviews on the latest batch of samples, that I got. Today’s entry is from a mini bottle that I purchased, Brit Rhythm Intense by Burberry. I am a big fan of the original Burberry Brit, which spawned Rhythm, which spawned this. Even though, these don’t really have anything in common with the original. How does this smell? Is the performance any good? Is it worth a try?
What does Brit Rhythm Intense Smell Like?
Notes include: leather, sage, raspberry, pepper, peppermint, wormwood, amber, tonka bean, cashmere, and more
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My Full Wear Review
Brit Rhythm Intense lives up to its name with a bold and spicy opening. There’s a whole lot going on in there, but I can pick out: peppermint, pepper, sage, and basil; driving the opening minutes.
With that, is the ever-present but strengthening leather note, along with some fruity sweetness provided by raspberry and fig.
So, it’s a fresh spice blast, over top of leather with some sweetness added in. After, 10-15 minutes, much of the top layer spice has faded away and leather fully ascends.
When the leather comes in, it’s fresh and the spices feel like a dash of herbal flair.
Further along, the nature of Rhythm Intense changes quite a lot. It’s so much smoother and less spicy. Leather is the mainstay, but you also get: amber, tonka bean, vanilla, and wood. With that, comes more sweetness.
The dry down versus the opening is a stark difference. Yes, there are elements which weave their way through both, but this cologne develops almost a new identity.
Finally, the last stages are pretty much the leather and tonka bean, on my skin. Vanilla obviously blends closely with the tonka bean and there is some residual spice present, as well. This all sits on a mixed woody base.
Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility
Brit Rhythm Intense is very powerful during that initial phase. Man, do those spices hit hard, and will totally fill up a room if over-sprayed. Now, later on, it is much softer but for and 1 hour or so…it’s a beast.
That initial hour, really pulls up the sillage rating a lot. Thereafter, it’s probably more mid-range for 3-4 hours, before it truly gets soft.
Longevity is really great. This lasts all day on my skin. I don’t know the exact number of hours, but it’s over 10. This is absolutely a performer.
I was honestly shocked that Brit Rhythm Intense actually had such a long wear. After all, the ‘Intense’ moniker, doesn’t always translate to true projection and staying power with some fragrances.
Seasonally, mostly for the colder months, but it’s still good on a temperate day. I’d stay away in the summer, but otherwise, you should be okay with wearing it.
It does have some nice versatility. If you go light, you can wear it to the office. It can also, go for a night on the town, casually, or for romantic wear. It’s got that fresh and masculine aroma, that seems to attract folks.
Overall Impression of Brit Rhythm Intense
Do I like this cologne? Personally, it’s okay, but not really my thing. I do appreciate the performance that this Burberry displays, but I’m not too keen on that opening act.
There’s so much going on, in the first hour. It’s really intense and feels muddled to me. I know other people love this fragrance, but I probably won’t be wearing it any longer. The original Brit, is still better, in my opinion.
That being said, other guys could really enjoy something like this. It’s fairly affordable and you get great performance from Rhythm Intense. If you dig the smell, it’s a worthwhile buy. I don’t hate it, just not something that gets me excited to wear.
2023 Update: This one is discontinued now. You’ll pretty much have to buy it from discounters, if you want Intense. Bottles that I am seeing are somewhere in the $50-60 range. Not too much of a stretch to try out. Again, still not one that’s all that amazing, but a decent value proposition on these last bottles.
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