Jimmy Choo Man Intense Review

I’m trying to get through a backlog of review posts here, over the next month or two. So many scents that I’ve tried out, that I need to organize my notes on, and turn them into proper posts. Anyway, today’s entry is one of the more popular scents on the list, Jimmy Choo Man Intense. Is this fragrance an improvement on the original? What does it smell like? Does it perform well? Is it worth a try?

What does Jimmy Choo Man Intense Smell Like?

Notes include: patchouli, tonka bean, lavender, melon, mandarin orange, amber, black pepper, davana oil

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My Full Review

Intense starts off with a crisp blend of melon and orange, which is a change of pace from the original Jimmy Choo Man, but only slightly. That one, had the pineapple/melon up top, and I think I enjoyed that combo more.

However, this kicks off things with a very attractive and clean aroma, laden with further lavender. Within a few minutes, the pepper gives Intense a nice spiciness, underneath that bright fruity aroma. Really, at this stage this fragrance does bear a resemblance to Invictus, along with the original Jimmy Choo Man. Sort of a hybrid scenario.

Where it begins to take things in its own direction, is after the opening, when some of the citrus falls away. Tonka bean, some of the pepper, and patchouli really move in.

When the tonka bean, gains strength, the Invictus vibe begins to fall away for my nose. The tonka bean and lavender, give this scent some structure, and make it what it’s going to be for much of the rest of the wear. In some ways, it reminds me of a fruity-sweet Luna Rossa Sport, at this stage. Which is great, as I wear that fragrance quite a lot.

Finally, what I’m left with is an aromatic melon fragrance, with some spiced edge provided by some remnant pepper, and lingering patchouli. It’s dark and fairly sweet, but very appealing, to smell. There is a bit of amber, in the base, but wasn’t too heavy.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Well, this one is called Intense, because it is an ‘intense’ version of the original Jimmy Choo Man…which had pretty weak sillage. Is this one beefed up? Yes, but it’s still not a powerful scent. Man Intense will project decently, but isn’t going to ever be a powerhouse, so don’t expect a true intense.

The longevity is much improved. How long does Man Intense last? This one can seem to go for 6-7 hours, on my skin, which is respectable. I certainly do wish they had found a way to pump up the power some more, but the performance here isn’t bad, by any means.

Seasonally, this Jimmy Choo cologne, is very versatile. It does feel out of place in the cold, but outside of that, it can handle whatever’s thrown at it.

Where can you wear it? Anywhere. Versatility is absolutely a strength of this fragrance, from the office to casual to a date. It’s light enough to be office friendly, but will grab complements from the ladies, in nightlife. It’s just one of those scents, that women really seem to go for.

Overall Impression of Jimmy Choo Man Intense

Do I like Man Intense? Yes. To me, this is the best overall Jimmy Choo cologne, to date. I like the opening of the original more, but this is better in totality. The performance is better and it can actually lasts a solid amount of time.

Lavender and tonka bean pairing together, is something I usually enjoy a lot, and it’s no different here. I think the pairing with the melon is really fresh and drew my interest from the beginning.

It does bare a resemblance, to a variety of other popular fragrances, but I think it distinguishes itself enough to stand on its own merits. I do wish, it were even more intense, but it’s passable. This is one to try out and can definitely serve as a safe daily wear, for a wide range of men.

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