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Lancôme · Sold as feminine
O Intense
The quiet confidence of a well-tailored suit and a crisp scarf, where green notes mingle with the softness of white flowers.
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O IntensePremium · $100–250
59%Similar accords, often for lessZen Original · ShiseidoMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 16 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1986 by Lancôme, O Intense is a chypre floral fragrance that encapsulates the essence of French elegance and sophistication. Created by perfumer Florence Idier, it opens with bright green notes and fruity accents like peach and apricot, which give way to a heart of white florals including ylang-ylang, jasmine, and tuberose. The composition is further enriched with powdery orris root and carnation, while the base offers earthy and woody undertones from oakmoss, cedar, and amber. O Intense was one of Lancôme's early ventures into creating a fragrance that blended modern freshness with classic floral notes, making it stand out in the perfume landscape of the 1980s.
Apply O Intense in layers for maximum impact. The bright top notes fade within an hour but the powdery florals and earthy base continue to develop on skin throughout the day. It's best worn during cooler weather when its warmth feels most inviting.
Fig. 01 — O Intense, Lancôme
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Florence Idier
Florence Idier trained at Florasynth before working for Symrise and Creations Aromatiques, and now works for Azur Fragrances.
Designer Lancôme
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Adds leather, rose and aldehydic; shares galbanum and bergamot and 5 more notes.
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What people
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Warmly received so far: loved by 55%, disliked or hated by 17%.