by Paco Rabanne
Olympéa Intense is a bold, gourmand fragrance centered on salty vanilla and amber, creating a rich, sweet, and warm aroma that feels both luxurious and sensual. The opening features a powerful, mouth-watering blend of sweet vanilla and sharp salt, instantly defining the scent with a striking intensity. Over time, it develops into a warm, slightly powdery, and deeply ambery skin scent, evoking the feeling of sweet salted caramel or warm leather. It’s highly stigmatic and projects strongly, especially in cooler weather, making it ideal for evening wear in autumn or winter. While the salt note can feel overwhelming initially, it mellows into a balanced, savory-sweet finish that many find deeply addictive. The fragrance is complex enough to be memorable, with a surprisingly long-lasting performance even on the skin, though some users report it fades quickly and becomes detectable only up close. It is not for everyone—its heavy sweetness and synthetic edge can be overwhelming in hot weather or for sensitive olfactory systems—and can cause nausea or headaches in some users.