Inspired by Sauvage - 197 - Intense

Name: Inspired by Sauvage - 197 - Intense
Brand: The Essence Vault
SKU: TEV0463
Price: 39.95 GBP
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Rating: 4.9 (575 reviews)

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Crisp Calabrian bergamot meets spicy Sichuan pepper and earthy ambroxan. A raw, noble fragrance that balances ozonic freshness with a powerful, woody trail.

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Amplified Freshness, Intense Power – Bergamot, Rich Spices, Magnetic Depth.

Experience raw power, intensified. No. 197 - Intense, inspired by the deeper facets of Sauvage, amplifies the radically fresh bergamot opening with richer, warmer spices (like star anise and nutmeg) and a smoother, more profound vanilla-infused woody amber base for incredible depth.

The signature of undeniable masculine presence, evolved for maximum impact and endurance. Wear No. 197 - Intense for evenings or when you want the iconic fresh-spicy signature to project with amplified depth and leave a lasting magnetic trail.

Expertly blended in the UK with an enhanced concentration for extreme longevity and projection, No. 197 - Intense offers this peak experience of potent freshness, made accessible.

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Presence. Our core range is an Eau de Parfum blended at 20-25% fragrance oil, which gives most people 6 to 8 hours of wear. The Intense Collection is built to last longer, project further and carry deeper base notes, with 8 hours or more typical on skin.

Intense starts at £7.95 against £4.99 for the core range, so it comes down to how much the extra wear and presence matter to you.

Intense versions are available for most of our popular scents. Look for the black Intense label on the product page.

For most people, yes. You need fewer sprays for the same effect, so a bottle tends to go further despite the higher price. One or two sprays is usually enough for all-day wear.

It is the same fragrance profile as our core Eau de Parfum, with more depth and more staying power.

Most people get 8 hours or more from the Intense range on skin, compared with 6 to 8 hours from our standard Eau de Parfums. That is usually enough to carry through a full day and into the evening without reapplying. On clothes, the scent often lasts longer again.

As with any fragrance this varies with your skin type and where you apply it. Pulse points, meaning the wrists, neck and inner elbow, give the best longevity because body heat helps project the scent.

One or two is enough for most people, sometimes just one. This catches people out if they are used to applying an Eau de Toilette more liberally, because the Intense range projects further and lasts longer per spray.

Start with one, give it a few minutes to settle on your skin, then add a second if you want more presence. Over-applying is easy to do and hard to undo.

The same fragrance profile, but not identical in character. The opening is less sharp, and the heart and base notes come through more prominently from the start.

Most people describe the Intense as richer and smoother than the standard version rather than simply louder. If you already know and like the Eau de Parfum, you will recognise it immediately. It just feels more settled.

It can, if applied directly to fabric at close range. That is true of any fragrance.

We would recommend spraying onto skin rather than clothes. Pulse points on the wrists, neck and inner elbow are best, as body heat helps project the scent naturally. If you do want to spray onto clothing, hold the bottle 6 to 8 inches away to reduce the chance of residue marking the fabric.

Dark or delicate fabrics are the most susceptible.

Yes, and you can try it properly first. We know you need to wear a fragrance to tell whether it suits you, so a few test sprays are absolutely fine.

If it is not what you hoped for, return it within 30 days of delivery for a full refund or exchange. We just ask that the bottle has not been heavily used and comes back in its original packaging.

Yes. Every bottle in the Intense range is 100% vegan and cruelty-free, and blended in the UK, exactly like the rest of our range.

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