Pride Intense by Rue Broca bottle
Rue Broca

Pride Intense

4.1/5 · 63 votes Masculine 2015
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity3.7/5
Sillage3.3/5
Day78
Night86
Fall100
Spring86
Winter84
Summer51
Our take

Pride Intense opens with a crisp apple note that sits beside a dry lavender, the two leaning on a firm sandalwood backbone. The fruit is not sweet in a candy way. It feels clean and slightly sharp, while the wood underneath gives it a steady, grounded presence. Amber and patchouli add a warm, earthy weight that keeps the fresh top from floating away, and a mossy accord runs through the middle to give the blend a damp, forest floor feel. Cedar and musk sit low, offering a powdery, aromatic finish that reads more mature than playful. It is a masculine scent that favors depth over sparkle, and the overall impression is one of a man who dresses with intention rather than for attention.

This fragrance suits cooler days when you want to feel put together without reaching for something loud. It fits a tailored coat and a leather bag more than it fits a beach towel, and it works best on someone who enjoys woody scents that carry a faint spicy bite. If you usually reach for fresh citrus or light aquatic sprays, this will feel too heavy and too rooted in the ground. Pride Intense is for the wearer who wants a classic, amber-led wood that stays close to a traditional masculine template, perfect for an evening dinner or a formal winter event.

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