Pleasures Intense
white floral up front, then floral, settling into fresh.
About
Pleasures Intense by Estée Lauder is a Floral fragrance for women. Pleasures Intense was launched in 2002. Top notes are Green Lily, Peony, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang and Cassis; middle notes are Lily, Jasmine, Tiare Flower and Moroccan Rose; base notes are Maple, Vanilla, Styrax and Benzoin.
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Heart· 2–4h
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
- Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
- Best perfumes for beginners — More Estée Lauder picks for labeled wardrobe slots.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does Pleasures Intense smell like?
white floral up front, then floral, settling into fresh. Dominant accords: white floral, floral, fresh.
What notes are in Pleasures Intense?
Top: Green Lily, Peony, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang, Cassis. Heart: Lily, Jasmine, Tiare Flower, Moroccan Rose. Base: Maple, Vanilla, Styrax, Benzoin.
How long does Pleasures Intense last?
Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is Pleasures Intense loud?
Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.
What season is Pleasures Intense best for?
Spring is the top pick (45%). Summer is second at 27%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for Pleasures Intense?
Day wear leads at 74%. Night is a secondary pick at 26%.
Is Pleasures Intense for men or women?
Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 89% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
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