I tried this instore and fell in love in about 20 minutes. I bought the 100ml bottle which is a heavy glass bottle, with a black lid. With a mix of floral, wood and spice this fragrance exudes sex appeal. I find this quite a heavy scent which I prefer to wear it in winter, such warmth. It would also be suited for evening wear, especially for those special occasions.
This is a strong,long lasting scent and although it is on the expensive side you definitely get your money worth as you need so little.
After working with fragrance for a few years, there were many satisfying moments when customers would 'click' with a fragrance. I truly believe there is a fragrance (or five) out there for everyone, that makes you feel warm, happy and fuzzy on the inside. When you find that fragrance, it makes your confidence shoot up and you feel that you can conquer the world. After leaving high end fragrances behind, I was still yet to find my fragrance. I had started to fall in love with the original Armani Si, but there was just something that stopped me from calling it my fragrance.
Out of curiosity, I tried on the Armani Si Intense in store. It is beautiful. Powerful. Sensual. It is classy yet still sexy, fruity with the perfect amount of sweetness. The blackcurrant is definite, alongside what I would describe as apricot and teeny, tiny bit of vanilla. For me, this fragrance clicked. So much so that I did not even hesitate to purchase a 100ml size. This will be my signature scent for a very long time.
This fragrance makes me feel like I can conquer an entire weeks To Do List. I swear it physically improves my appearance, or at least makes me hold my head higher. I wear one spray for daytime, or two for the evening and it lasts at least 8 hours, and lingers longer. It is more powerful than the original. It isn't a typically pretty bottle, but it is the epitome of class, and it is sturdy so has been perfect for travelling.
Tips: If you were drawn towards the original scent, it is certainly well worth trying the Intense.