FRAGRANCE: Avon Black Suede 'Intense' EDT (2018)

Avon Black Suede 'Intense' EDT (2018)

Black Suede 'INTENSE'

EDT For Men by Avon

Introduced: 2018
Concentration: Eau de Toilette
Net Volume: 100mL

Manufactured in the Philippines
Retail: PhP 700.00 + Shipping

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

"Elegant notes of incense & clary sage create a classic, masculine top note, while black pepper notes lend a bold pop of spice for a sexy, modern twist. The appealing wood-leather heart. The base of this warm, masculine fragrance is the resinous ciste labdanum aroma supported by notes of ambergris."

NOTES
Accords: ambery, balsamic, peppery, oriental
Top: incense, black pepper, clary sage
Heart: suede, intenso chord (???), violet leaves
Base: tonka, ciste labdanum (European Rock Rose), amber

RATING
Packaging - 5/5
Concentration - 5/5
Sillage/Projection - 5/5
Longevity - 5/5
Value For Money - 5/5
Personal Like/Expectation - 5/5 (Exceeded my expectations!)

LINKS
www.avon.ph/avon-ph/product-detail
www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Avon/Black-Suede-Intense-50745.html

THE REVIEW

Avon's Black Suede 'Intense' EDT was introduced in April of 2018 and retails at PhP 700.00 for 100mL (sometimes, it's on sale at half the price!). The bottle has a simple masculine design that looks like a piece of glass brick. It's easy to grasp and handle, and the spray can be controlled to spritz a tiny amount with a light touch. I also own several Black Suede variants -- Intense EDT, Touch EDT, Classic EDC, Essential EDT and Leather EDC.

Avon's Black Suede 'Intense' EDT brings something unique and different to the table -- it is an oriental fragrance that gives me mostly incense-y, balmy, resinous amber; and then mild accents of herbal-sweet, peppery, and creamy tonka. At times, I get impressions of caramelized berries/fruits (eg. plums, mandarin oranges, grapefruit), grassy notes, even impressions of cocoa powder. Underneath it all, the suede leather shows up, but maybe not always.

Take note that Avon's Black Suede variants may vary from eau de cologne to eau de toilette. The 'Intense' variant comes in EDT strength. The sillage is strong and it can be smelled in the next room if you spray just a little bit; but I like to bathe with it to get a cloying 'perfume bomb'. Its strength envelopes me in a glowing aura of glorious oriental perfume for a good 3-4 hours. Afterward, it mellows a bit and releases wafts of fragrance in the air once in a while. The perfume stays even until the next day.

All the Black Suede variants that I owned may have variations in sillage, some stronger than others, but the performance and lasting power is always impressive and seem to last forever.

Summary/Conclusion:
Oriental men's fragrance
It gives an oriental, balmy, ambery accord
Sometimes I get caramelized berries/fruits (eg. plum, orange, grapefruit)
Sometimes it gives me grassy notes
Smells like it was made of expensive ingredients
Smells like a more premium version of Axe Musk from 20 years ago
Comes in EDT strength
Sulit because a little spray give so much sillage
Spray like bathing in it to get a 'perfume bomb'
Awesome lasting power, even lasts until next day
It envelopes me in a pleasing aura even after hours
Suitable for all ages
At 700 Pesos, the price is worth it (sometimes it's on sale)
'Intense' is my favorite among all Avon Black Suede variants

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