Scent Intense Costume National

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2002
Strong
Sillage
Very Good
Longevity
Fall, Winter
Best Season
Evening, Special Occasion
Best For

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

amber 100%
woody 85%
warm spicy 70%
green 60%
floral 50%
patchouli 40%
fresh spicy 35%
powdery 30%
balsamic 25%
animalic 20%

About the Perfumer

Laurent Bruyere

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

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Tea Tea
Cinnamon Cinnamon
Apple Apple
Bergamot Bergamot

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Hibiscus Hibiscus
Jasmine Jasmine
Davana Davana

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Crystal Amber Crystal Amber
Amber Amber
Patchouli Patchouli
Sandalwood Sandalwood
Leather Leather
Olibanum Olibanum
Unique Character

Scent Intense Costume National by CoSTUME NATIONAL offers a distinctive olfactory experience that stands out from other fragrances in its category.

Artisanal Creation

Crafted with the finest ingredients and a blend of traditional and modern perfumery techniques, this fragrance represents the pinnacle of the perfumer's art.

Signature Style

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.