Scent Intense Costume National
Fragrance Story
Scent Intense by CoSTUME NATIONAL is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Scent Intense was launched in 2002. The nose behind this fragrance is Laurent Bruyere. Top notes are Tea, Cinnamon, Apple and Bergamot; middle notes are Hibiscus, Jasmine and Davana; base notes are Crystal Amber, Amber, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Leather and Olibanum.
Composition Profile
About the Perfumer
Laurent Bruyere
Laurent Bruyere is a French perfumer known for his work with major fragrance houses. He created vibrant and playful scents such as Cacharel's Amor Amor Shine and its seasonal variations. His portfolio also includes Azzaro's Azzura and the distinctive Scent Cool Gloss for CoSTUME NATIONAL.
Fragrance Notes
Scent Intense Costume National by CoSTUME NATIONAL offers a distinctive olfactory experience that stands out from other fragrances in its category.
Crafted with the finest ingredients and a blend of traditional and modern perfumery techniques, this fragrance represents the pinnacle of the perfumer's art.
Scent Intense Costume National embodies the distinctive style of CoSTUME NATIONAL while adding a unique chapter to their fragrance portfolio.
Character Profile
The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of Scent Intense Costume National
Essence
The Alchemist is the transformer, the one who transmutes the ordinary into the extraordinary, and Scent Intense is their elixir. This fragrance is a complex, opulent blend of tea, cinnamon, and apple, woven with hibiscus, jasmine, and davana, and grounded by amber, leather, and olibanum. It is the scent of a laboratory at midnight, of a potion bubbling with promise, of a soul in the process of becoming.
Style & Aesthetic
The Alchemist’s style is bold and eclectic, a mix of vintage and avant-garde. They wear deep jewel tones-burgundy, emerald, indigo-often layered with unexpected textures: velvet, leather, brocade. Their home is a cabinet of curiosities, filled with dried herbs, antique bottles, and strange artifacts. Every space is a workshop for transformation.
Philosophy & Values
The Alchemist believes in the power of change. They see life as a continuous process of refinement, where every experience-painful or joyful-is raw material for growth. They value creativity, experimentation, and the courage to embrace the unknown. For them, the goal is not perfection but evolution, the constant alchemy of becoming more fully oneself.
Relationships
The Alchemist is magnetic and intense, drawing others into their orbit with their passion and vision. They seek partners who are also on a journey of transformation, who are not afraid of depth or darkness. They are loyal but can be demanding, expecting their loved ones to grow alongside them. They inspire, but they can also overwhelm.
Lifestyle
Their life is a series of projects and experiments. They might be found blending essential oils, fermenting kombucha, or learning a new instrument. They are drawn to the mystical-tarot, astrology, herbalism-and approach these practices with a scientist’s rigor. Their days are structured around creation, whether that is writing, painting, or cooking an elaborate meal.
Shadow
The Alchemist’s shadow is obsession. In their drive to transform, they may become fixated on a single goal, neglecting their health, relationships, or the simple joys of life. They can be restless, always chasing the next breakthrough, and may struggle to appreciate the present moment. Their intensity can be exhausting for those around them.
Conclusion
Scent Intense is the Alchemist’s signature-a rich, spicy, ambered fragrance that shifts and evolves on the skin like a living thing. It is the scent of a soul in constant transformation, a reminder that we are all works in progress. For those who wear it, it is a call to embrace the fire of change and to trust the process of becoming.