Bentley Intense for Men Eau de Parfum 100ml is a bold oriental-spicy fragrance for men, composed in 2013 by master perfumer Nathalie Lorson (Robertet) — the nose behind Lalique Encre Noire. Built around a rich rum-and-leather accord, it opens with sharp black pepper, bay leaf and bergamot, blooms into a heart of cinnamon, rum-wood, clary sage and African geranium, and settles into a deep base of leather, incense, benzoin, cedar and patchouli. Concentration is 15% perfume oil, giving exceptional projection and longevity for a designer fragrance.
Fragrance notes
- Top: Black Pepper, Bay Leaf, Bergamot
- Heart: Rum, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, African Geranium, Woody Notes
- Base: Leather, Incense, Benzoin, Cedar, Patchouli
Olfactory family: Oriental Spicy | Launched: 2013
The story behind Bentley Intense
Bentley Fragrances launched in 2013 as part of the Lalique group, with Nathalie Lorson commissioned to create three openers: Bentley for Men (EDT), Bentley for Men Intense (EDP), and the luxury Lalique for Bentley Crystal Edition. The Intense version takes the same DNA as the original but amplifies it with incense, African geranium and a labdanum-rich heart, designed to evoke the leather-and-wood interior of a luxury British saloon. The bottle echoes the curves of a Bentley grille.
Who is this fragrance for?
Bentley Intense suits men who like rich, mature, character-driven fragrances — leather and incense lovers, fans of compositions like Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille, Lalique Encre Noire, or Amouage Jubilation XXV. It's emphatically a cool-weather fragrance: best in autumn and winter, ideal for evenings, formal occasions, and anywhere a softer scent would feel underdressed. Generally not suited to summer, office, or active wear.
Specifications
- Size: 100ml
- Concentration: Eau de Parfum (15% oil concentration)
- Gender: Men
- Brand: Bentley
- Year: 2013
- Perfumer: Nathalie Lorson (Robertet)
Frequently asked questions
How long does Bentley Intense last?
Longevity is excellent — typically 9–12 hours on skin with moderate projection. The 15% oil concentration is notably high for a designer fragrance and explains the strong performance.
What does Bentley Intense smell like?
A boozy, peppery leather with smoky incense and a creamy benzoin-vanillin underbelly. Often described as "rum, leather and cigar smoke" — masculine, mature, and statement-making rather than fresh or sporty.
Is Bentley Intense good for warm weather?
No, this is not a summer fragrance. The dense leather-incense-benzoin composition can feel oppressive in heat. Reserve it for autumn, winter, and cool evenings.
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