Freedom Intense

Conclusion

This is for someone who prioritizes smelling “nice” without spending much thought or effort. Someone who is content with a simple, sweet, and somewhat synthetic fragrance that won't offend, but also won't particularly impress. Ideal wearer: a teenager who's just starting to explore fragrance or someone who wants a sweet, inoffensive scent for running errands.

Scent Breakdown

Freedom Intense opens with a blast of candied mandarin and something akin to black currant cordial – a cloying sweetness that lacks the nuanced complexity of natural fruit. The lavender is present, but subdued, almost a cleaning product lavender rather than an aromatic field. The heart attempts to emulate orange blossom, but ends up with a slightly indolic, Play-Doh-like quality. The jasmine is barely discernible. The drydown leans heavily on a vanilla accord that's not quite Madagascar; more like vanilla-scented candle wax mixed with a generic cedar note. It diverges significantly from its inspiration; it lacks the airy sophistication.

How Long Does it Last?

Longevity clocks in at about 5 hours. Projection is strong for the first hour, reaching maybe two arm lengths, then quickly retreats to a skin scent. I wore it during a casual grocery shopping trip and then again while doing yard work. It performed identically both times, consistently fading to a whisper after a few hours.