Emblem Intense by Mont Blanc Cologne Review

So, here is another review of a scent from the Mont Blanc lineup. This one is the flanker to the original Emblem for men, entitled, Emblem Intense. How does this cologne stack up. How does it smell? Perform? Is it even worth a purchase? Continue below for my full take after wearing this fragrance around.

What does Emblem Intense Smell Like?

Notes include: tonka bean, cinnamon, rose, sage, nutmeg, cardamom, suede, violet, apple, woods, and grapefruit

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My Full Wear Emblem Intense Review

The opening of Emblem Intense is familiar. It has that same sort of bubblegum aroma as 1 Million and has a fairly close resemblance to 212 VIP, if you took out the vodka note from that fragrance.

Whereas, 1 Million has a sort of grape bubblegum/leather/spice aroma at first, Emblem Intense has a original flavor Bazooka Joe scent for the first 10 minutes or so. That’s the exact memory that this one brought up for me, chewing Bazooka Joe as a kid.

After that, I get a lot of cinnamon and rose, that sits on top a layer of smooth suede. There is also a citrus/apple blend giving the cologne a somewhat muted sharpness in the background. It is a fresh/sweet/warm spicy cologne with fruity notes which give the composition a bit more life.

As it dries down, the violet, tonka bean, and herbal spices emerge. The result is a hyper-fresh and ‘green’ earthy sort of smell, that has some pretty synthetic elements in there too.

It retains plenty of the vibe of the original with a mix of 1 Million and 212 VIP…just without any of the power or intensity. The aroma is actually quite nice, just doesn’t really stand out on its own.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Projection wise, Emblem Intense, isn’t all that intense. It’s pretty moderate and seems to be on par with other Mont Blanc scents, such as Legend and Legend Night.

In fact, the sillage seems to be weaker at times, than either of those. It’s still a moderate but not a powerhouse by any stretch of the imagination.

The longevity is just okay, somewhere in the 4-6 hour range, from my wearing of it. Meh. So many fragrances from this brand, all have this same type of performance. Sure, there are some good ones, but they consistently miss the mark.

I’d call this a year round casual wear. It is attractive enough to garner complements but it’s not super sexy or anything. It’s just generic and not a star performer.

So, yes, it is a versatile fragrance in terms of seasonality and the ability to be worn casually or in a semi-formal context.

Overall Impressions of Emblem Intense

Overall, would I recommend Emblem Intense. Maybe if you got it from the bargain bin. Don’t get me wrong, I actually like how it smells. There are enough appealing elements here and the entire thing is tied together well.

The performance could be a lot better and it really doesn’t set itself apart from other fragrances in any meaningful way. It’s fresh and has elements of other popular colognes, but it is priced higher than it should be.

If it’s going to smell like Emblem, 212 VIP, or 1 Million it could at least have some power. More importantly, it should be at least a 7-8 hour wear. This was one that had the right idea, but failed to really make the cut.

As of this 2021 update, I do believe that Emblem Intense has been discontinued. Just as well, I suppose.

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