Fragrance Inspired by Costume National Scent Intense — Intense Hour · Intense
Intense Hour · Intense is our fragrance inspired by Costume National Scent Intense. Below: the shared accords, the scent-DNA similarity, and an honest take on where it lands versus the original.
"Inspired by" should mean a real interpretation of the original's DNA — not a vague nod. Here is the DNA.
Scent comparison
| Original: Costume National Scent Intense | Intense Hour · Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Bergamot, Jasmine, Cinnamon | Bergamot, Jasmine, Cinnamon |
| Heart notes | Sandalwood, Patchouli, Amber | Sandalwood, Patchouli, Amber |
| Base notes | Leather, Apple, Tea | Leather, Apple, Tea |
| Scent family | — | — |
| Concentration | parfum intense | parfum intense |
| Our price / Original est. retail | — | $80.00 |
Why it matches
Intense Hour · Intense tracks Costume National Scent Intense through the same olfactory backbone — the shared signature notes are Bergamot, Jasmine, Cinnamon, Sandalwood, Patchouli. On our 16-facet scent-DNA model the two profiles overlap by about 96%, so it delivers the same opening-to-drydown character at a fraction of the retail price.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Intense Hour · Intense a good Costume National Scent Intense dupe?
- Yes — Intense Hour · Intense overlaps Costume National Scent Intense by about 96.2% on our 16-facet scent-DNA model, sharing its core notes (Bergamot, Jasmine, Cinnamon, Sandalwood). It's the closest match we carry.
- What does Intense Hour · Intense smell like?
- It opens with Bergamot, Jasmine, Cinnamon, a heart of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Amber, drying down to Leather, Apple, Tea — mirroring the Costume National Scent Intense arc.
- How long does Intense Hour · Intense last?
- As a parfum intense, Intense Hour · Intense gives strong, multi-hour longevity with respectable projection — comparable to what people expect from Costume National Scent Intense.
- How much cheaper is it than Costume National Scent Intense?
- You get a near-identical experience for a fraction of the original's price.
Related dupes
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Arabiva Fragrances · Intense Hour · Intense. Referenced brand names belong to their owners and are used for descriptive comparison only.