Emporio Armani Diamonds Intense by Giorgio Armani

guest_Annalisa

Diamonds Intense smells exactly like Diamonds - only less distilled. Basically, one spritz of Diamonds Intense is equal to 3 of Diamonds. I first smelled this fragrance on my best friend, and it smelled amazing! She smelled so warm and sexy in this. We went out to a club to go dancing, and the longer the night went on, the better and better she smelled! Both of the guys who danced with her that evening, told her hold sexy she smelled. After that, I went out and bought some for myself. Much to my disappointment, the smell was totally different on me. It just ended up smelling like cheap raspberry incense, the kind you can buy at a gas station. Ugh. I should have known by now that she and I have totally different body chemistries, and nothing that smells good on her, smells right on me. It's the same reason why, back in high school, I had to give her my bottle of Lucky Brand Lucky You EDT. It smelled awful on me, but amazing on her. I guess she has all the luck.

Wristsniffer

The first time I tested this fragrance I found it divine in its simplicity: vanilla, raspberry and patchouli. But after purchasing and spraying, I noticed that after a few minutes on my skin, it turned on me. What was so appealing at first (the bright sweet notes which were tempered by a slight woodiness), became bitter and powdery and nothing of what I remember smelling the first time around. I thought it may change again, after even more time, but it did a disappearing act instead.

My skin has a tendency to bring out the patchouli in any scent, so I've grown to love it, and therefore, can tell the difference between a fabulous patchouli and a cheap, chemical one. Therein lies the problem with Diamonds Intense; if I had to guess, I'd say the perfumer (or rather, Armani) opted for a cheap, harsh, chemical patchouli in this perfume, and thus destroyed a beautiful concept.

If you find yourself enamored of this one, spray it on your skin and give it a few minutes before purchasing.

lemonlavendergirl

i like this but sometimes its too heavy for me.It smells great but for some reason when ispray it on me i get kind of sick a little.But it still smells great,but its not agreeing with my stomach.lol

BluDreamer7806

I absolutely love this stuff. I had Dimonds and Diamonds Intense. You can't really tell the difference. They both smell alike, but I like Diamonds Intense better. It's a bit more intense, hence the name. Another signature fragrance for me.

christina~xoxo

just i bought it and i love this one...very gourmand and sexy! glad i bought the intense so it seems like it would last longer on the skin then the original...so pleased with it, sophisticated, sexy, yummy, makes me feel glamorous all at once...can't believe there is no vanilla in the dry-down because i swear i get a whiff of something sweet but warm, like vanilla or chocolate maybe??
this ones a keeper :)

BlackAmberMoon

I like this very much. Slightly gourmand, but not overly foody. My male friend said it smelled like a cup of really good tea--in a good way! I agree. It's soft and subtle, but you feel its presence throughout the day. Perfect for work or anytime, really. I'll reach for this often in spring and summer.

APassionateJourney

This one smells just like the original, IMO. The only difference is the color of the Juice.

JZ

i'm so happy i bought it 2 days ago! i got it in a duty free shop so a bit in a rush. i liked it when i smelled it, and luckily it's a right decission! it's not so heavy as i thought when i saw the package and poster, what's more it can last so long! i could still smell it after a 10-hour flight! so great!

kahokero

I am glad that I read these reviews. Otherwise , I would rush to buy it when a new perfume becomes available. This one smells delicious. The fruity notes are great - there is no sourness in the smell that some fruity fragrances tend to have. I love it, but I don't think that I should buy it now. I have the original Diamonds. Since this one is similar to the original,I'll just leave it alone. I need to save money for better things. Besides, perfumes are piling up in my room.

mmsmlzgud546

Oh I was suprised when I smelled this. I did not think it would smell so gourmand and it was so yummy. It just jumps up your nose like a cake baking in the oven. Even the drydown stays so delicious like pie filling. A must for anyone who likes foody scents.

amanda

its almost the same like diamonds, but its more intense as it says:)

Moszatka

Very similar to Diamonds. Long lasting and intensive fragrance. Maybe sweeter than the original version, but almost same. I like it! Delicious!