Burberry Her Intense
Burberry (2019)

Burberry Her Intense is one of the best, widely available designer fragrances marketed toward women. Yes, it smells like berry-scented chapstick mixed with perfume, but it somehow works as an everyday fragrance, possibly a signature scent. There have been some comparisons between this fragrance and the popular (yet pricey) BR540, also by Francis Kurkdjian, and I would say that these fragrances are in the same family, but Her Intense is not a dupe for BR540. BR540 is leans floral-aquatic and has a sense of space, while Her Intense is densely-packed. The burnt sugar note is turned down in Her Intense and I'm not picking up any woody notes.

Performance for Her Intense is excellent! I easily get 12+ hours out of one spray. The spray mechanism is one of the best I've tried with a fine mist and a wide distribution. Partial sprays are an option, so don't worry about over spraying if you plan to wear it to work. Sillage is enormous, and I received compliments from one big spray.

If BR540 is a landmark fragrance that will continue to influence popular fragrances over the next decade, then Her Intense is one of the most accessible examples available. Excellent!

4.5/5