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10 strong perfumes for women
Looking for strong perfumes that’ll linger lovingly on your skin from morning ’till night? Well, fragrance fans – you’re in the right place. At The Perfume Shop, our range of strong fragrances (commonly named as ‘intense’ perfumes) will take your scent wardrobe to a whole new level!
WHAT MAKES A FRAGRANCE ‘STRONG’?
When it comes to strong perfumes, it’s all about the concentration of the fragrance oils. The more oil a perfume contains, the more potent and long-lasting the aroma.
Parfum is stronger than all other perfumes. The crème de la crème of the fragrance world, Parfum usually contains around 20% concentrated oils – although they can be as high as 30%. As a result, these intense perfumes can be pricier, but they’re oh-so-worth it.
Then there are Eau de Parfums, which contains a concentration of between 12-18%. Eau de Parfums typically last between 4-5 hours – perfect for dates, nights out and occasions when you want everyone to know which perfume you’re wearing!
WHAT MAKES STRONG PERFUMES SO SPECIAL?
Strong perfumes, or intense perfumes, offer a more powerful, robust and complex take on what is usually an already well-established fragrance.
So, say you have an Eau de Toilette that you can’t get enough of, but it doesn’t last on your skin quite as long as you would like, then an intense perfume or stronger version may be just what you need.
To help you find your signature scent, take a look at our top 10 strong perfumes for women: there’s something here for everyone!
1. GUILTY INTENSE BY GUCCI
Gucci’s Guilty Intense rewrites everything you know about strong perfumes with the vibrancy of juicy mandora and temperately sweet lychee. Enhanced by the mysterious sensuality of dark plum and empowering woody notes, this long-lasting scent is bursting with feminine intensity. With a single spritz, you’ll feel ready to take on anything.
Gucci
Guilty
Eau de Parfum Intense Spray
30ML – £64.00
2. LIBRE INTENSE BY YVES SAINT LAURENT
Named after the French word for ‘free’, Libre Intense by Yves Saint Laurent empowers women to live as authentically and unapologetically as possible. Bolder than its predecessor Libre, British singer Dua Lipa embodies this full-bodied floral fragrance, which boasts deep sensuality and untamed power. It’s fierce, bold and unapologetic – just like you.
Yves Saint Laurent
Libre Intense
Eau de Parfum Spray
50ML – £97.00
Yves Saint Laurent
Libre Intense
Eau de Parfum Spray
30ML – £70.00
Yves Saint Laurent
Libre Intense
Eau de Parfum Spray
90ML – £130.00
3. PERFECT INTENSE BY MARC JACOBS
Rich, golden, bold; Perfect Intense by Marc Jacobs celebrates the powerful beauty of being honest, brave, and perfect as you are. Bright floral notes expertly intertwine with sandalwood and golden roasted almonds to create a precious, playful perfume that radiates warmth from morning until night.
Marc Jacobs
Perfect Intense
Eau de Parfum Spray
100ML – £116.00
4. JOY EAU DE PARFUM INTENSE BY DIOR
Not all strong perfumes are powerful; Joy Eau de Parfum Intense by Dior is as soft and gentle as the original, but it features more rich and complex notes. As a result, it’s charming and inviting – one of those scents you remember from the very first spray! Notes of jasmine and neroli give it an undeniable feminine appeal, whereas the citrus brings it to life with an addictive intensity.
DIOR
JOY by Dior
Eau de Parfum Intense Spray
50ML – £99.00
DIOR
JOY by Dior
Eau de Parfum Intense Spray
90ML – £137.00
5. ALIEN GODDESS INTENSE BY MUGLER
Powered by floral, wood and amber notes, Alien Goddess Intense is a sensual and bold iteration of the original. The warmer nuances of jasmine, bergamot and vanilla vibrate through the facetted glass of the signature sculptural gold bottle, allowing women to embrace the extraordinary and reveal their inner strength.
Mugler
Alien Goddess Intense
Eau de Parfum Spray
60ML – £87.00
Mugler
Alien Goddess Intense
Eau de Parfum Spray
90ML – £120.00
6. ROSE NATURELLE INTENSE BY CHLOÉ
Rose Naturelle Intense may be a completely natural, vegan-friendly fragrance, but it’s as full-bodied as strong perfumes come. The gentle whisper of the emblematic and woody rose combines with smoky, vanilla-tinged oak, cedar and a base of creamy vanilla to reveal a free-spirited fragrance that’s fresh, pure and perfect to wear all year round.
Chloé
Rose Naturelle Intense
Eau de Parfum Spray
30ML – £66.00
Chloé
Rose Naturelle Intense
Eau de Parfum Spray
50ML – £95.00
Chloé
Rose Naturelle Intense
Eau de Parfum Refillable Spray
100ML – £129.00
7. IDÔLE INTENSE BY LANCÔME
Don’t be fooled by its charming pink bottle and bouquet of floral notes, Idôle Intense from Lancôme isn’t your average flower perfume. Its dazzling notes include the likes of intense rose essence and intense jasmine absolute that blend with chypre accord and sensual vanilla for a bold but delectable aroma. This aromatic perfume will pair perfectly with a strong and empowered woman with energy as infectious as the scent!
Lancôme
Idôle Intense
Eau de Parfum Spray
25ML – £63.00
Lancôme
Idôle Intense
Eau de Parfum Spray
50ML – £72.99
Lancôme
Idôle Intense
Eau de Parfum Spray
75ML – £83.99
8. BOSS ALIVE INTENSE BY HUGO BOSS
As the name suggests, Boss Alive Intense makes you feel alive with every spritz. A robust and passionate fragrance, it’s created for daring women who like to step outside their comfort zone. Raspberry notes exude confidence, while the assertive woody base of vibrant vetiver leaves a trail of femininity wherever you go.
HUGO BOSS
Boss Alive Intense
Eau de Parfum Spray
30ML – £62.00
HUGO BOSS
Boss Alive Intense
Eau de Parfum Spray
50ML – £88.00
HUGO BOSS
Boss Alive Intense
Eau de Parfum Spray
80ML – £110.00
9. SI INTENSE BY ARMANI
Armani himself says, “Intensity doesn’t have to be dark. Intensity is a movement in the making, a continuous vibration.” You might be thinking, ‘how can a perfume vibrate?!’ Well, it’s in the energising and stimulating nature of certain notes! Think vibrant blackcurrant nectar, intoxicating jasmine and powerful patchouli all combined into a perfume that lifts you, making you feel amazing! That’s the power of Si Passione Intense.
Armani
Si Passione Intense
Eau de Parfum Spray
50ML – £97.00
10. COCO CHANEL BY CHANEL
A luxuriant ambery symphony that gradually reveals its contrasting notes. Coco Chanel opens with a citrus note of Sicilian Mandarin, revealing a voluptuous heart of Jasmine Absolute, heightened with touches of Ylang-Ylang from the Comoros and Tunisian Orange Blossom. A captivating harmony that leaves behind a vibrant trail of Indonesian Patchouli, Tonka note and Benzoin.
CHANEL
COCO
Eau de Parfum Spray
35ML – £71.00
CHANEL
COCO
Eau de Parfum Spray
50ML – £99.00
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About Lorna
Copywriter
Lorna is a Freelance Copywriter with a passion for fragrance, beauty and skincare, sustainability and outdoor adventure sports. She famously quit her office job to spend more time with her cat and counts her favourite perfumes as Mugler Alien and Ralph by Ralph Lauren.
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