a perfect comparison because everybody has heard people talking about the Intense but barely anyone hypes up the original in comparison. In my position I've tried neither of these fragrances but after hearing what you're saying I'd probably start out with the original with its spicy touches and maybe if I like it I'd try out the Intense with its more "aggressive" boozy smoky touches. A much needed video!! The only experience I've had with Bentley is their Azure fragrance which is a mediocre, cheap smelling blue scent imo.
Love both of these. Both beasts. I bought Intense first and recently purchased the original based on one of your past videos. Can't go wrong with either of them IMO, but they aren't for everyone.
Those are the best cheap bangers created by Nathalie Lorsson. Both beast mode and super expensive smelling and produced by Lalique. Pure quality. Love the video Ross! Can't wait for more Colorado bargain hunt videos 😎
Yep she she created the Encre Noir line as well as Zadig & Voltaire This is Him and Just Rock. They all have a similar unmistakable DNA that is classic Natalie Lorson.
I just got Absolute today making it the 4th in my collection from this line. I've been going back and forth on whether to get the original and your review helped me make a decision. Yes 👍. For the reasons you stated you liked it over Intense. I plan to get Silver lake for the Spring. My favorites in my collection. 1. Azure 2. Absolute (this is after it's first wearing) 3. Intense 4. Black Edition. I like them all for different reasons. I love this line!
Hell yea, First Babay !!! I have the intense version of this fragrance. I absolutely love it and yes... You described it perfectly, Ross. Again, keep putting out bad ass reviews, brotha !!!
Love Bentley for Men Intense, i have two bottles of 100ml, great for Fall/Winter 🍂🍁❄. The two are very great, imo Bentley for Men for daytime and the intense version to use on nightime! Two great options Quality/Price. Great video Ross!!! Regards.
I’m gonna be ordering Bentley intense Thursday. I’ve been looking for a super masculine leather boozy fragrance. Almost something piraty and everyone talks about Bentley intense being almost the perfect fragrance for that. So I’ll definitely be getting it.
I love both of them but the intense the leather snd smoke just reminds me of a cool night smoking rocking a leather jacket drinking with my lady cant beat it for the price
Just got for men. Had numerous bottles of the intense No way redundant to have both like i always thought. Abso love them both with the for men ever so slightly taking the lead 😱 Whoa didn't think that would be possible cos Adore the intense From Loch Lomond Scotland 🏴👌
Frag Boss Ross at it again...great presentation!... original vs. intense, original vs. Extreme is always in question, a beautiful breakdown upon brunch! could you do Mercedes Benz versus intense and even silver? Or incred Noir vs. extreme? As more often than not the word Intense or extreme usually seems to put The Originals on the back burner out of the Limelight without folks knowing just how beautiful the originals are or can be
I got Intense as a blind buy based on reviews. It smells nice, but I don't wear it much, don't feel like it's for me. "Spicy" sounds more appealing. I would've assumed the original would be *less* spicy than something called "intense." So, right there your vid helped tell me 2 things. (1) the original may be more what I'm looking for and (2) the Intense deserves some of the attention it's getting, but the original doesn't deserve to be overlooked. Thanks for that!
I blind brought Intense and hated it, a big mistake for me, I found this way too aggressive and harsh smelling, I prefer something with just a touch of sweetness and more wearable, so blind brought the original and I love it!
@stevew585 cl. I love the intense and I have gotten compliments when I wear it. I personally don't like too sweet smells tho. Every person is different.
i bought the intense version earlier in 2020. i agree that it's not for every situation. i'll typically only wear it when i'm dressed a little more rugged, like boots, denim, belt and flannel shirt with some facial hair. Or, with a leather jacket on top. After watching this video, I may want to try out the regular version as it seems more wearable and spicy which is actually what i prefer.
Great Stuff Ross. Bentley For Men Original was my scent last night. Smells so good, I had to wear it again today. Haven't smelled The Intense Version but I'm good with the OG.
I have a Scentbird decant of Intense, and I do like it, but I have never tried the Original, and it sounds like I really need to try that one! Thank you, for doing this comparison, great info, bro!~
I blind bought Intense a few weeks ago after reading all the good reviews. At first, to my nose, the opening smelled like cough syrup. Definitely not a scent for everyone, probably polarizing. It gets better after when it dries down and after wearing a few times. I ended up selling my bottle, but I was starting to like it more. I might get the orignal or another flanker. Thanks for the review!
I had a similar negative reaction to my blind buy from Amazon of BFM Intense. I had to sell my bottle too. I purchased a decant recently to see if I still felt the same way and although I would not wear this fragrance, it did not come across as bad the second time. I also sampled BFM Absolute and BFM Black Edition and both were more wearable than BFM intense for me. I have now ordered a bottle of BFM (original) and hoping that one hits my sweet spot! I must admit I love the bottle and presentation of these fragrances and am wanting one bottle in my collection in large part because of that.
I got a bottle of intense coming in the mail,i trust your opinion! I just cant mess qith that nautica voyage..it reminds me too much of a bath and body works body spray my girl wore in highschool. I respect a good cheapie though!
Thanks for this video. I have been trying to decide which of these two I wanted to buy and you made my decision much easier. Bentley for Men is the best choice for me. Thanks again.
B4 i watch the video,i knew it was Bentley for Men , i love the intense though, i wore it on a cool winter day (one spray on my neck) it was pleasant all day,i got that creamy choclaty vibe too after 3 hours...just love it
A tip for longevity on any cologne... apply moisturizer on your skin let absorb , tben apply your cologne, that adds 3 to 4 extra hrs. It works for me.
Great video...I just bought the Intense today and never knew there was an original until I watched your video. Thanks for the info...I think I'm going to order the original soon!
I wish this was my case with Bentley intense, i have a dry skin and this stuff last on me 1-2 hours. To bed since i really love the smell, i will try Bentley absolute hopeful will get better results.
The problem is not in the skin! The new editions of Bentley For Men Intense have nothing to do with the old ones. The old lots have four and seven digit codes, and the new nine digit digits. Those with nine digits (like the bottle in this review) are of much lower quality, worse performance. Projection for only about an hour, then it becomes very close to the skin, and after about 3 hours it completely disappears. There are already several suggestions for fragrantica, the reviews for the new batches, to be written in a separate section, because, although they have the same name, they are very different from the old ones, thus people get confused.
@@galinn76 Thank you friend for this explanation, mine unfortunately is 9 digit and last only 45 min on skin and 2 hours on clothes. This is a joke, unfortunate the smell is good but its gone to soon. Best
I think I'm just going to have to get them both. Heck, I think I'm just going to get the whole line. I bought Black Edition because when I went to get Intense it was sold out so I just picked up Black Edition. I haven't even worn that one yet though because "it's a Christmas present from the kids" according to my wife.
I own the intense and really like it. I also would like the original because intense can be a little much at times. I have absolute also and although I like it, it's not one of my favorites. Studio looking good 😊!
Caught this extremely late 😂 but I've been buying on your recommendations and you're always spot on brother! I'm definitely picking up the none intense this weekend...
If you have not could you do a review of Joop Homme absolute in the black and yellow bottle? As mine is scheduled to arrive tomorrow and I would love to hear your analysis for comparative notes and appreciation! Perhaps absolute versus the classic and extreme, or go, as some purchase reviews call absolute a winter must! PS...keep rolling out the classics Ross!
Ross, I had to buy Bentley Intense, I have Bentley for Men. I see why you say one or the other. Personally you can't go wrong with either one. I have one at home ( Bentley Intense) and the other( Bentley for Men) at work. I continue to follow your recommendation. You have been spot on Thanks👊🏾👊🏾
I seriously have yet to try any of these. Gotta get my schnoz on Intense, for sure. On a side note, that Purple Sapphire is re...god...damn...diculous. Can’t wait for the review 🙂
I’m coming back to say the Intense that tried today went flat on me. Best I can describe is it lost its Spiciness. Reminds me of like a crown and coke that went flat and lost it carbonation crisp bite. Still a beast but after the 3 to 4 hour mark I fell out of love.
I live in a warm country, so the Intense is too much unless it is peak winter. I find the Original to be so much more easy to wear in the evenings throughout the year & in the day during winters & rainy season.
"With a big....bearly beard." Thought he was going somewhere else with that one for a second. Just finally caved and bought the original, at first thought maybe this was overrated, but after a couple wearings, I'm liking it. I already know I wouldn't like the intense version.
Interesting comparison. I recently bought the original For Men, as incense in men's colognes can give me a headache. However, wow, it is REALLY boozy. It is really strong. I did two sprays, and like you said, it lasted ALL DAY. I'd be interested to give the Intense a try, but probably won't, at least until/unless I finish off the original.
Ross, your fragrance battle videos are done right! Almost every one I've see are between 2 unrelated fragrances. Waste of time! They're probably are both great in different situations. I want to see how 2 similar fragrances, or an original and a flanker, or 2 flankers compare. There's where the real benefit comes in. I love Bentley for Men Intense, but I appreciate your take on the original. Thanks! Looking for ideas? Just to name a few compare anything in the Azzaro Chromes, the Ferragamo Acqua Essenziales, the Ferragamo Uomos, the Nautica Voyages, the Montblanc Legends, or going full circle...the Bentley Momentums. Thanks again!
Good thoughts, Ross. Haven't tried the original, but think it would be more wearable for me. Owning both wouldn't be redundant IMHO #stainlesssteelrolex #moneyclipman
I accidentally bought the OG and was bummed out but I'm glad I have it, it's a good, easy to wear spicy scent, but I'll most likely get the intense version down the road just to have in my collection
My bottle will be here in 2 days im excited. This will be my 1st boozy fragrance. Bently for him. Sounds great for dominant man. Something diffrent than your usual common sweet freshies. Thanks for the review
I have never tried the original. I have the intense which is not like it used to be,the juice has a pink tinge to it,a bit disappointed to be honest, . The absolute is good I think its a clone of a discontinued Gucci. I have to try the original now.
Just smelled the intense on a test strip today at a parfume shop and thought I had a nose bleed afterwards this juice is a beast only two sprays of this stuff is needed lol
Yeah...nothing about BFM Intense screams hair mousse, skinny jeans, loafers w/out socks, or fanny pack. 🤣 On the topic of spicy scents, I know I've asked you prev but which Eau Sauvage do you always speak on?? The 2017 Parfum, correct? As always, excellent video!
I own both n' hv gotta say for the first 5 seconds you can't tell them apart. But then that subtle class of Bentley for men kicks in. if I were to buy just one it'll be the intense even tho I love it less than the Bentley for men.
I have bentley for men.. I enjoy it for wearing it at work.. 2 or 3 sprays last 12 hours.. Winter and fall.. My friend at work got the intense.. I found that to be similar but a bit more floral
@@TLTGReviews yeh.. Don't get me strong its leather and masculine but there is a tiny hint of floral in there.. Just a tiny something.. I was expecting a pure masculine caveman type since I have bentley for men and this was this intense.. I think the bentley for men is more masculine.. I know cumin isn't a described nite but it has a cumin vibe for sure which to me makes it more masculine than the intense.. Might not last as long or project as the intense although it's very close but to me definitely more masculine
@@stevennicholson2445 Thanks for the reply! This looks interesting. According to the general opinion, the new bottles with nine-digit batch numbers are not performing well. Obviously, yours is good. It seems that not everyone are bad.
Great comparison, still haven't smelled either of them yet, but I think the regular would be better for me. 🙂 Does it smell even remotely similar to Bvlgari Man in Black? Since MiB also has that rum and spices. If you could only suggest one, which would you suggest, Man in Black or Bentley for Men? 🤔
