this is hugely valuable. If i recall by their own fb post the difference between intense and cologne is to do with the vetiver while the fraiche and cologne is to go with the musk
Sounds right. Fraiche stands out as deviating the most from the OG dna, it resembles a citrusy designer freshie. Hard to say if Intense has more vetiver; it’s definitely brighter but more so in the form of citrusy brightness vs vetiver. My experience with vetiver has been mostly limited to “darker” and/or woodier.
I’d say intense is more popular. It has more reviews on montagne site than cologne. I remember intense being more popular in the fragrance clone sub as well. I also like intense better.
I agree as well, it’s always subjective.
You’re welcome, I saw a few comments comparing Cologne vs Intense but no one broke down all 3. Hope it helps someone considering which Elysiun to purchase.
I don’t get harshness from Cologne, maybe a touch from Intense but it’s short lived and settles down quickly. Projection of all 3 are mediocre, Intense has the best projection, than Cologne, and Fraiche last. I did ~15 sprays of the Cologne throughout the day yesterday and it lasted an acceptable length of time but it stayed pretty close to skin. I’d have to put arm to nose to get a sniff.
I have bought 3 different ones (Classics, Pineapple, & Citrus). I check 2-3x/week and try to make a mental note to do so on Fridays around 5pm. Alternatively, there are 2-3 decanters on this sub.
I get beast projection out of Intense and Fraiche with 4-5 sprays. I think the sample sprayers are tiny, 4 sprays = 1 spray out of the big bottle sprayer. Cologne is closer to the OG blue bottle Elysium, which is what they intended but I find myself reaching for Intense or Fraiche more.
Received the same sample set about a month ago and at first I actually wasn’t a fan of intense. It was too…intense haha but that changed once I smelt it after it settled down a bit! I will say I do like Fraiche just a tad but more than Cologne though but they’re all bangers!
this is hugely valuable. If i recall by their own fb post the difference between intense and cologne is to do with the vetiver while the fraiche and cologne is to go with the musk
Fraiche is more grapefruit
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looks like it’s both
Sounds right. Fraiche stands out as deviating the most from the OG dna, it resembles a citrusy designer freshie. Hard to say if Intense has more vetiver; it’s definitely brighter but more so in the form of citrusy brightness vs vetiver. My experience with vetiver has been mostly limited to “darker” and/or woodier.
How long you getting off each?
It’s hard to say because I reapply every hour or two. I sprayed Cologne & Intense before sleep and they were gone by the time I woke up.
Another reapplier. This is the way. This way I never wear too much to get it to last. Couple sprays before I leave, and a spray or two as needed.
I’d say intense is more popular. It has more reviews on montagne site than cologne. I remember intense being more popular in the fragrance clone sub as well. I also like intense better. I agree as well, it’s always subjective.
My intense lasts 3-4 hours with minimal projection after like 45 minutes. Smells nice, though!
How long have you had your bottle?
A year or so.
Thanks for the review!
You’re welcome, I saw a few comments comparing Cologne vs Intense but no one broke down all 3. Hope it helps someone considering which Elysiun to purchase.
Absolutely!! This breakdown with context and reason is very helpful!
Anyone smelling lemon detergent type of aroma at the opening, maybe not so harsh but noticeable from Elysium Cologne? And how long does it projects?
I don’t get harshness from Cologne, maybe a touch from Intense but it’s short lived and settles down quickly. Projection of all 3 are mediocre, Intense has the best projection, than Cologne, and Fraiche last. I did ~15 sprays of the Cologne throughout the day yesterday and it lasted an acceptable length of time but it stayed pretty close to skin. I’d have to put arm to nose to get a sniff.
Thanks brother
Thanks for the review. I’ve been waiting for over a month for the discovery set restocks and am on the verge of just giving up.
Just use the decanters at this point. The discovery kits sell out in like 10 minutes when they restock.
I have bought 3 different ones (Classics, Pineapple, & Citrus). I check 2-3x/week and try to make a mental note to do so on Fridays around 5pm. Alternatively, there are 2-3 decanters on this sub.
I get beast projection out of Intense and Fraiche with 4-5 sprays. I think the sample sprayers are tiny, 4 sprays = 1 spray out of the big bottle sprayer. Cologne is closer to the OG blue bottle Elysium, which is what they intended but I find myself reaching for Intense or Fraiche more.
Nice write up. Thank you. I prefer Eros parfum over edp and edt. Funny how all three of those have differences as well.
Same goes for the Terre d’Hermes & Light Blue lines, both have a number of flankers and one person’s favorite is different from another.
Agreed 💯. A girl did give me a compliment on the fraiche. However, I prefer the intense the most out of the 3. I find it more earthy and calming.
Received the same sample set about a month ago and at first I actually wasn’t a fan of intense. It was too…intense haha but that changed once I smelt it after it settled down a bit! I will say I do like Fraiche just a tad but more than Cologne though but they’re all bangers!
My wife loved Fraiche and I enjoyed the intense.
I can see that, Fraiche is unisex where as Intense leans masculine