I've had my eye on this and the original version. Would like to hear from others also! And curious what you thought of the lasting power and projection, was it good enough to be called "intense"?!![]()
Anyone tried this yet? It's quite new in the stores.
I sampled it very briefly today and was pleasantly surprised - a rich, sweet, fuzzy enveloping thing in a very nice bottle. It stood out. I'm going back for another try soon as I haven't made my mind up.
Any other impressions here...?
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I've had my eye on this and the original version. Would like to hear from others also! And curious what you thought of the lasting power and projection, was it good enough to be called "intense"?!![]()
I have the original which I like, but have yet to see the Intense version out in stores or available yet for purchase in my area.
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I don't think the original did well in the U.S.
It might just be an overseas release
My first post, been looking through the forum over the last few weeks though trying to find some new fragrances to sample, I own both the original & the intense, I'm not keen on the intense version but I really like the original.
Very nice fragrance. On my wishlist
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Just my taste I guess, the original game to me smells fresh & I don't have another fragrance that smells like it.
First time hearing about the intense version. Is this being sold in the states?
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One can hope!
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Hmm got to try it again today. Very nice but still not convinced, there a generic sweetness to it, it's spicier on first spray but longevity isn't great. I will be going back for another test soon.
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Not rushing to try this. Davidoff, Kinder Surprise toy bottle...
The Game Intense is one of the most wonderful surprises of 2013. An opulent strong fragrance with echo of the classics. I smell something leathery inside, a mix of burnt woods (quite oud-y), a big amount of patchouli and leather. The atmospere of the fragrance reminds of TF Tuscan Leather (they are not similar, but share the same mood) and everything from the oud genre. This one has a niche quality, so I highly recommend at least to try it.
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It sounds better than nice..
What was the price tag if you recall AntonPan?
Never tried the original. This sounds good!
Tried it for the third time. First blast is gorgeous, full and enveloping...then within 5 minutes it acquires a drier, spicier aroma like red berries. Reminds me slightly of Spicebomb without all that ghastly cinnamon. It's pleasantly non-powdery. NOT impressed with the longevity though - around two hours.
Still not sure.
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It reminds me of something else. It's driving me nuts. Just can't think of it at the moment...
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Champion and Hot Water Night did terrible in sales in the U.S.
I am sure this played a part in the their decision.
Hot Water Night came out in the US??? I've been waiting/looking for that fragrance for MONTHS! Where can it be had?? Perhaps you meant the original "Hot Water", and not the flanker...
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