CoSTUME NATIONAL Scent Intense: released in 2002, floral, white floral and fresh spicy, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest CoSTUME NATIONAL Scent Intense dupe we found is Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Fort Royal — 80% match, about $65 (estimate) versus about $55 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best CoSTUME NATIONAL Scent Intense dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs CoSTUME NATIONAL Scent Intense | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Fort Royal | 80% | about $65 (+18%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Zara Nostalgia Blue | 80% | about $25 (−55%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Botanicae Tramonte | 76% | about $55 | 7h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Prada Day For Night | 76% | about $50 (−9%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Donna Karan Black Cashmere | 79% | about $45 (−18%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Presents a rich amber-heavy dry-down that touches upon the deeper ambergris and woody themes of Scent Intense.
It shares its balsamic accords with CoSTUME NATIONAL Scent Intense, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 437 community ratings.
Evokes the warm amber and green facets of Scent Intense, offering a smooth and inviting profile.
It shares its aromatic and fresh spicy accords with CoSTUME NATIONAL Scent Intense, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 105 community ratings.
Navigates similar fresh spicy and aromatic territory, echoing the complex character of Scent Intense.
It shares its fresh spicy, citrus and balsamic accords with CoSTUME NATIONAL Scent Intense, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 211 community ratings.
Offers an aromatic and warm spiced nuance that brings to mind the overall mood of Scent Intense.
It shares its balsamic and aromatic accords with CoSTUME NATIONAL Scent Intense, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 181 community ratings.
Leans into a similar dark, woody, and spicy spice-laden aura found within Scent Intense.
It shares its fresh spicy accords with CoSTUME NATIONAL Scent Intense, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 1,651 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Zara Nostalgia Blue, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 55% less than CoSTUME NATIONAL Scent Intense.
Donna Karan Black Cashmere, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for CoSTUME NATIONAL Scent Intense.
Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Fort Royal, at 80% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
CoSTUME NATIONAL Scent Intense itself sells from $65.79 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Fort Royal actually costs about $15 a year MORE than CoSTUME NATIONAL Scent Intense. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Donna Karan Black Cashmere comes closest at 7.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
CoSTUME NATIONAL Scent Intense notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-05.