Perfumes Like Marc Jacobs Perfect Intense
If you love Marc Jacobs Perfect Intense, try Narcis Nocturne, Pride and Sydney Rock Pool. Perfect Intense blends narcissus, almond and sandalwood into a rich, warm floral. Narcis Nocturne is dark and smoky, Pride feels earthy and grounded, while Sydney Rock Pool brings a breezy combination of coconut, sea salt and driftwood.
Mathilde by Rance 1795 £110.00
- Key notes:
- jasmine
- lily-of-the-valley
- narcissus
- neroli
- orris (iris root)
- passion fruit
- rose
- sandalwood
- tangerine
- ylang-ylang
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
Matilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon I, was known for her breasts (“le plus beau décolleté”) and her talent as a painter. She also hosted a celebrated 19th-century Parisian salon attended by the greatest artists and writers of her time. This namesake perfume is an olfactory salon of provocative white florals (ylang-ylang, narcissus, jasmine) given tropical succulence with passion fruit and papaya. Mathilde’s heady brightness is softened by iris and sandalwood.
Narcis Nocturne by Space Fluid £190.00
- Key notes:
- damp earth accord
- narcissus
- osmanthus
- petrichor
- sandalwood
- tobacco
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- woody
Tart and earthy rhubarb set against tobacco and the heady green floral of narcissus. The zingy dissonance continues with the interplay of tangerine, patchouli, styrax and wet leather.
Pride by Der Duft £110.00
- Key notes:
- narcissus
- patchouli
- petrichor
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- vintage/old school
- woody
A collaboration with Miguel Matos.
A retro fougere infused with petrichor; aromas of narcissus, hay, and sandalwood floating in the warm summer rain.
Sydney Rock Pool by Arquiste £195.00
- Key notes:
- coconut
- driftwood accord
- narcissus
- sandalwood
- sea salt
- Aromagroups:
- transparent
- woody
Golden Hour, January 2016, Sydney
The surf crashes against the sandstone rocks. Your skin glows in the warm sun underneath a blazing Australian sky. As you climb out of the water, a gentle breeze blows through the nearby jasmine and frangipani trees, mixing with the subtle scent of sea, salt and rock.
Take the moment to soak it all up, and dive down under with this evocative fragrance.
ABSINTHE by Headspace £175.00
- Key notes:
- absinthe
- leather
- narcissus
- violet leaf
- wormwood
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- green
- leather
Perfumer: Nicolas Beaulieu
Conjuring the complexity of iced absinthe where the balance of heady wormwood and fresh ozonic greenery surrounds violet leaf for a seductive euphoric tone. This is set against a dark aromatic base that is smooth and warming. The head-turning diffusion of sweetened leathers and earthy woods offers a contemporary enticing edge.
Aura Maris by Lorenzo Villoresi £130.00
- Key notes:
- mandarin
- mineral accord
- narcissus
- sea salt
- Aromagroups:
- green
- marine
- woody
A crisp, citrus fragrance, the breeze brushing gently over the grass, flowers and shrubs of the Mediterranean, and golden reflections of the sun’s rays on the shimmering sea.
A fresh, lively, green scent with notes of Bergamot and Mandarin, and light flowery undertones of Jasmine and Narcissus.
Dead Air by Oddity £170.00
- Key notes:
- cedarwood
- davana
- mineral accord
- narcissus
- oak
- sea salt
- vetiver
- violet leaf
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- leather
- woody
Macabre fantasy of decadent shadows and drama, unfolding from a fresh salty breeze to the deep dark underwater with blurry black tones, exuberant flora and a binding touch of wood.
Lids for Dead Air are made by hand from imperfectly beautiful charcoal encapsulated in epoxy resin resulting in unique shapes and shades, each is one of a kind — a true masterpiece.
Master perfumer
Mark Buxton
Delirium by Wesker £220.00
- Key notes:
- champaca
- frangipani
- gardenia
- jasmine
- narcissus
- tuberose
- Aromagroups:
- floral
Delirium is a voluptuous bouquet of tropical abandon: decadent gardenia, heady jasmine, honeyed champaca, ripe narcissus, creamy frangipani and delicate white lotus. Blurring the lines between reality and fantasy, every breath is an addictive journey into the blissful unknown. With Delirium, the wearer becomes the dreamer and the dream, lost in a world where anything is possible.
Divina Flora by Aura Eximia £225.00
- Key notes:
- cloves
- jasmine
- juniper
- narcissus
- neroli
- passion fruit
- peony
- rose
- sage
- ylang-ylang
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- citrusy
- floral
- fruity
- vintage/old school
This “divine flower” is a luminous, untamed floral that captures the serenity of nature in motion. It starts bright and light: lemongrass and passion fruit, opening up to peony and lily of the valley. Watery, ethereal cyclamen drenches the richness of jasmine, ylang-ylang and narcissus like dew over a meadow. The drydown is green, a mingling of eucalyptus and sage with peppermint, juniper and pine, grounded by
Mysore sandalwood and a hint of vanilla bourbon.
Donna by Lorenzo Villoresi £135.00
- Key notes:
- narcissus
- orris (iris root)
- rose
- ylang-ylang
- Aromagroups:
- floral
The epitome of femininity as narrated by the queens of flowers: Rosa centifolia and Rosa Damascena, crowned by powdery Ylang Ylang and Florentine Iris, with touches of Jasmine and mountain Narcissus, Violet leaves, Blackcurrant and oriental woods.
About Perfect Intense by Marc Jacobs
- What does Marc Jacobs Perfect Intense smell like?
- Marc Jacobs Perfect Intense smells rich, golden and warmly floral, with a creamy, nutty character and a cosy yet bold mood.
- How does Mathilde compare with Marc Jacobs Perfect Intense?
- Mathilde shares its narcissus, jasmine and sandalwood character. Neroli, tangerine and passion fruit make Mathilde brighter and more vibrant, while orris, rose and ylang-ylang add a fuller floral texture.
- How does Delirium compare with Marc Jacobs Perfect Intense?
- Delirium links to Perfect Intense through narcissus and jasmine, but surrounds them with champaca, frangipani, gardenia and tuberose. The result is more opulent, powdery and tropical, without the almond-and-sandalwood warmth.
- How does Aura Maris compare with Marc Jacobs Perfect Intense?
- Aura Maris retains the narcissus connection but replaces creamy almond and sandalwood with mandarin, sea salt and a mineral accord. It feels crisper, brighter and more marine than Perfect Intense.









