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Hafez 1984 Intense
by Alexandria Fragrances
Hafez 1984 Intense presents a bold, sweet, and woody profile with an exceptionally strong presence and long-lasting performance. The interplay of oud, leather, and vanilla creates a complex, gourmand-leaning structure that evolves from initial coffee and spicy tonka notes to a deep, slightly medicinal base. The fragrance is most effective when worn in cooler seasons, especially during evening hours, and offers a projected, warm aura suited for those seeking intense, edgy sweetness. While the coffee note is rarely felt directly by users, a faint blueberry-like hint from the jasmine-saffron-sandalwood blend often surfaces, contributing to the scent’s mysterious depth. Most appreciate the fragrance’s rich structure and longevity, though a portion find it overwhelmingly sweet and medicinal.
Pros
- +Extremely strong projection and longevity, with lasting impressions even after 24 hours
- +Rich, dark sweetness balanced with leather and oud for depth and complexity
- +Balances gourmand sweetness with bitter chypre-like undertones, avoiding cloying overtones
Cons
- −Slightly sweet and medicinal profile can feel cloying to some, resembling syrup or blueberry
- −Coffee note is rarely perceived, which may disappoint fans of coffee-focused fragrances
- −Leather and sweet vanilla combination may be too strong or unbalanced for sensitive noses