Scent Intense

Parfumour’s Interpretation of Costume National Scent Intense

Scent Intense is a polished tea floral composed by Sophia Grojsman for Costume National, and our version keeps that refined character, built around the same notes with real depth.

The Story Behind the Scent

Costume National Scent Intense was composed by Sophia Grojsman in 2007, a polished tea floral built around white tea and bergamot, a jasmine, hibiscus and ambrette seed heart, and a warm vetiver, sandalwood and amber base.

Our interpretation rebuilds Scent Intense at 40 percent perfume oil so the tea floral opening and the warm woody base project and last well on skin.

How Our Version Compares to the Original

The original is a luxury eau de parfum sold at high pricing. We build ours at a high perfume oil concentration and sell direct, so you get the same character for a fraction of the price.

Who It’s For

It suits anyone who loves a polished tea floral scent and wants a luxury style fragrance without the high price.

Notes

Top notes: White Tea, Bergamot

Heart notes: Jasmine, Hibiscus

Base notes: Vetiver, Sandalwood

How it Smells

It opens fresh and soft, with white tea and bergamot.

The heart is floral and delicate, with jasmine, hibiscus and ambrette seeds.

The base is warm and woody, with vetiver, sandalwood, ambrette wood and amber giving a polished finish.

Common Questions

How close is it to Costume National Scent Intense?

Very close. We build the same tea floral around white tea, jasmine, vetiver and sandalwood, keeping the polished Costume National character at a fraction of the price.

How can it cost so much less than Costume National Scent Intense?

Most of the price of a luxury eau de parfum fragrance goes to the brand name, packaging and retail markup rather than the liquid itself. We put our budget into the scent and sell direct, so you get a comparable experience for a fraction of the price.

Is this the same perfume as Costume National Scent Intense?

No. We do not use the same formula or ingredients. It is an independent interpretation made to evoke the same style at a much lower price.

How long does it last?

You can expect several hours on skin. Spraying onto clothing as well as skin helps it last even longer.

Who is it best for?

It is unisex and is made for everyday wear and evenings.

How should I apply it?

Spray on pulse points such as the wrists, neck and inner elbows. A light spritz on clothing makes it last through the day.

Disclaimer

Costume National and Scent Intense are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Costume National in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.