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Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Intense fragrance
Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Intense

EDP Feminine · 2013 · by Givaudan
6.8 /10

Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Intense scores 7/10 for longevity and performs best in Mild conditions.

Best in Mild 7/10 longevity
From USD 95–120From EUR 84–105From GBP 71–90From PKR 25,000–32,000From AED 350–450From INR 9,178–11,593From SAR 356–450
7 Longevity
7 Sillage
7 Versatility
7 Value
6.4 Climate Avg

Fragrance Notes

Sweet White Floral Citrus Powdery
Fragrance Note PyramidTOP NOTES0–30 min1Green Mand…2NeroliHEART NOTES30–120 min1Orange Blo…2TuberoseBASE NOTES2h+1Marshmallow2Sandalwood
Top Notes — first impression, 0–30 min

Heart Notes — the core, 30 min – 2 hrs

Base Notes — the foundation, 2 hrs+
Accord ProfileSweetWhite FloralCitrusPowderyVanillaACCORDPROFILE

Occasions & Seasons

Best For
Date Night Evening Wear Romantic Outings
Seasons
Autumn Winter Spring

Climate Performance

Avg 6.4 / 10
Extreme Heat
4/10
Average
45°C and above
Riyadh, Jacobabad, Kuwait City, Phoenix
Hot & Humid
4/10
Average
Around 35°C with high humidity
Dubai, Karachi, Mumbai, Miami
Warm & Dry
7/10
Good
Around 30°C with low humidity
Lahore, Delhi, Muscat, Los Angeles
Mild
9/10
Excellent
Around 20°C
Islamabad, Bangalore, London, San Francisco
Cold
8/10
Excellent
Below 10°C
Murree, Shimla, Moscow, New York

Expert Analysis

What Makes It Unique

Fluffy, melted sweet marshmallow poured over a mature, elegant bouquet of orange blossom and creamy tuberose.

Pakistan & GCC Perspective

Best enjoyed on crisp, cool subcontinental winter evenings; high heat and humidity will make the sweetness sticky.

How It Compares

Smells like a deeper, heavier, and more seductive sister to the classic Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme.

The Controversy

Some find the heavy sugary-marshmallow finish a mismatch with the mature floral heart notes.

Dolce & Gabbana Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Intense, Reviewed by the Numbers

Every fragrance review promises honesty; few bring receipts. For Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Intense — the 2013 EDP from Dolce & Gabbana built on Sweet, White Floral, Citrus, Powdery, Vanilla — the receipts are climate scores, longevity hours and price-per-bottle across markets. They are all below, and they tell a clearer story than any list of adjectives.

Fluffy, melted sweet marshmallow poured over a mature, elegant bouquet of orange blossom and creamy tuberose.

How Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Intense Smells: Notes & Development

Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Intense opens with Green Mandarin and Neroli — an assertive first impression that carries across a room. Once that burns off, usually inside the first half hour, the heart turns to Orange Blossom and Tuberose. The final act — the part that outlasts the working day — is Marshmallow and Sandalwood.

Strip it back to the bones and the profile reads Sweet, White Floral, Citrus, Powdery, Vanilla — easy to place and easy to wear.

Longevity & Projection: Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Intense on the Clock

Longevity (7/10): Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Intense delivers strong longevity for EDP. On most skin types expect 5–8 hours. A midday touch-up is rarely necessary but can extend the experience on special occasions.

Sillage (7/10): Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Intense projects as a confident aura, detectable by those nearby. Application to pulse points — wrists, neck, and behind the ears — maximises projection without overwhelming the room.

Versatility (7/10): Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Intense is context-aware, performing well across a range of situations without feeling mismatched. From casual daytime to formal evening, it adapts without feeling out of place.

Value (7/10): Pricing at around $95 feels appropriate for what you get — neither a bargain nor an overreach.

How Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Intense Handles Heat, Humidity & Cold

Of the five climate zones we score, Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Intense does best in mild (Islamabad, San Francisco) at 9/10 — it keeps its shape there instead of turning sharp or fading fast. The number to watch is hot & humid (Dubai, Miami) at 4/10, where you are better off reaching for something else.

Best enjoyed on crisp, cool subcontinental winter evenings; high heat and humidity will make the sweetness sticky.

The composition explains it: Green Mandarin, Neroli and Orange Blossom are volatile materials that flash off quickly once the temperature rises, taking much of the character along.

Its average across all five zones is 6.4/10 — broad enough to wear most of the year without second-guessing the weather.

To see how it ranks against every other fragrance for your conditions, run the Climate Matcher.

When to Wear Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Intense

Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Intense is best suited to Date Night, Evening Wear, Romantic Outings. Its projection is calibrated for the occasions listed — confident enough to register, controlled enough to remain appropriate in close quarters.

Seasonally, Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Intense performs best in Autumn, Winter, Spring. The climate data supports this range, though performance at the extremes — deep cold or intense heat — may vary.

Smells like a deeper, heavier, and more seductive sister to the classic Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme.

Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Intense Price Guide

Internationally, Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Intense sits at $95–$120. That is mainstream designer territory — an accessible price for a fragrance intended for regular rotation.

Regional pricing: PKR 25,000–32,000 in Pakistan, AED 350–450 in the UAE. The currency switcher at the top of this page converts every price on the site — EUR, GBP, SAR and more — using current rates.

Where to buy: Internationally: Sephora, Macy's. GCC/UAE: Sephora, Faces. Pakistan: Naheed, Scentsation.

Verdict

Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Intense earns its place in the conversation through consistent performance, a clear identity, and data that backs the reputation.

An overall 6.8/10 puts Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Intense in solid-but-situational territory: strong where it is strong, ordinary elsewhere. Match it to the right season and occasion and it pays off.

Some find the heavy sugary-marshmallow finish a mismatch with the mature floral heart notes.

Still deciding? Put it head-to-head against anything else in the database — scores, notes and prices side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Intense last?

Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Intense has a longevity score of 7/10. On average skin, expect 5–8 hours. Performance can vary with skin type, application method, and ambient temperature — heat accelerates diffusion while dry skin absorbs fragrance faster.

Is Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Intense worth the price?

At around $95, Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Intense by Dolce & Gabbana is fairly priced for what it delivers. Its performance scores, climate range, and composition quality make it a strong value proposition.

What does Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Intense smell like?

Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Intense is characterised by Sweet, White Floral, Citrus, Powdery, Vanilla accords. Opening with Green Mandarin and Neroli, the heart revolves around Orange Blossom and Tuberose, settling into a base of Marshmallow and Sandalwood.

Is Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Intense good for hot or humid weather?

Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Intense was not designed for extreme heat (score: 4/10). In genuinely hot climates, reserve it for cooled indoor environments or evening wear.

Is Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Intense for men or women?

Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Intense is marketed as a Feminine fragrance. The composition, while marketed to women, has qualities that cross traditional boundaries — nuance and restraint rather than sweetness and convention.