Fragrance Battle for the Best Dior Homme Intense Clone!

Summary

In this fragrance battle, George compares four clones of Yves Saint Laurent’s *Y Eau de Parfum Intense*. The contenders include *Cayenne Classic* by Alania, *Dark Door Intense* by Mason Alhamra, *Shake Z Limited Edition* by Art Al CI, and *OT Intense* by Mason Asrar. George evaluates them based on scent profile, performance, bottle design, and price. *Cayenne Classic* takes the top spot for its closest scent match and best presentation, while *Shake Z Limited Edition* surprises with its performance and fruity twist. *Dark Door Intense* and *OT Intense* round out the list with strengths in scent but weaker performances.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video compares four clones of Yves Saint Laurent Y Le Parfum Intense: Cayenne Classic (Alania), Dark Door Intense (Mason HRA), Shake Z Limited Edition (Art Al CI), and W Intense (Mason Asar).
• 😀 Cayenne Classic is praised for its high-quality presentation and being the closest in scent to the original YSL Y Intense.
• 😀 Shake Z Limited Edition is noted for offering a unique twist on the original fragrance, adding more fruity freshness and sweetness.
• 😀 Dark Door Intense is a close match to the original scent but lacks depth and intensity, making it feel like an Eau de Toilette version rather than an Intense version.
• 😀 W Intense has a more pronounced oud note, which sets it apart from the original, though it’s still very close in scent.
• 😀 Performance-wise, Dark Door Intense is the weakest, projecting moderately for about 1-1.5 hours and lasting around 7-7.5 hours.
• 😀 Shake Z Limited Edition performs the best, lasting 10 hours or more with impressive projection for 2-2.5 hours.
• 😀 Cayenne Classic and W Intense both perform similarly, lasting around 8-8.5 hours with decent projection in the first hour and a half.
• 😀 Pricing-wise, Dark Door Intense is the cheapest at under €20, while Shake Z Limited Edition is just over €20, followed by Cayenne Classic at €25 for a 100ml bottle.
• 😀 Cayenne Classic is the overall winner due to its combination of scent accuracy, performance, and value, while Dark Door Intense finishes last because of its lackluster performance despite being close to the original scent.

Q & A

Which fragrance clone performed the best in terms of projection and longevity?

The best performer in terms of projection and longevity was Shake Z Limited Edition from Artal CI, lasting about 10 hours and projecting well for up to 2.5 hours.

What is the key difference in scent profile between Shake Z and the other clones?

Shake Z offers a unique twist on the original *Yohm Intense* by being fresher, fruitier, and sweeter, while the other clones are more traditional and closer to the original scent.

How does the bottle design of Cayen Classic compare to the other clones?

Cayen Classic has the best bottle design and presentation, featuring high-quality packaging and a metallic cap, making it the most premium-looking of the four clones.

Which fragrance was closest to the original *Yohm Intense* in scent?

Cayen Classic from Alania was the closest to *Yohm Intense*, with a scent profile almost identical to the original, though it has a slightly chocolatey opening.

What is the main downside of Dark Door Intense from Mason Alhamra?

The main downside of Dark Door Intense is its weak performance, particularly its lack of projection, which leads to it sitting very close to the skin after an hour or so.

Why did Shake Z Limited Edition rank second overall despite being the furthest from the original scent?

Shake Z Limited Edition ranked second because of its impressive performance (lasting 10 hours and projecting well) and the intriguing fruity twist it offers, making it a unique and solid fragrance overall.

How does OT Intense from Mason Asar differ from the original *Yohm Intense*?

OT Intense is very similar to the original *Yohm Intense*, but it has a stronger oud presence, making it feel more oudy and less sweet and powdery compared to the original.

What are the price points of the fragrances, and which one was the cheapest?

Dark Door Intense was the cheapest at under €20, while Shake Z was around €20, Cayen Classic was about €25, and OT Intense was the most expensive at around €30.

Which fragrance clone had the weakest performance?

Dark Door Intense had the weakest performance, with a moderate longevity of 7–7.5 hours and poor projection.

What makes Cayen Classic the winner in this fragrance battle?

Cayen Classic won due to its closest match to *Yohm Intense*, good performance, attractive packaging, and reasonable pricing, making it the most balanced and appealing option overall.