Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XXI

2 2 5 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I D ifficult to believe, but it's been over twenty years since the original launch of the first male fragrance Pour Homme by Dolce & Gabbana. How time flies, and how time can teach us new lessons and offer new opportunities for advancement. Now is the perfect time for the elite fashion duo to launch a modern take on a gentleman's fragrance. Times change and we must evolve with them – and so Intenso is born. In a world where freedom of expression is celebrated and being true to yourself is integral, a fragrance now offers this for the senses. Always re-inventing themselves and their brand, Dolce &Gabbana roll with the punches and keep their audience satisfied. Always on top of their game, fragrance is the ultimate accessory for the man about town. Talking about Intenso, the pair have said, "Sincerity is the key of the Dolce & Gabbana man's elegance. He's strong, yet he is also able to reveal his frailties. He is handsome, modern and full of life, just like Intenso, the fragrance that we dedicate to him." And who better to embody this ethos than A-list Hollywood star Colin Farrell. A real man's man who isn't afraid to admit his flaws, he is Irish by origin but a multinational traveller and success story in his own right. As Domenico Dolce expresses, "Colin epitomises all aspects of the Intenso man. His physicality is commanding and his eyes have depth and are full of life. As an actor and man, he perfectly represents strength, tenderness and allure, the qualities that we envisioned for the male of our new fragrance." The key ingredient that has been especially chosen for its uniqueness is known as Moepel accord, or milkwood. A magnificent tree that grows in South Africa, it's known for its rich and distinctive aroma. Using the incredible Headspace technology available to the Dolce & Gabbana perfume house, the correct amount of quality essence can be extracted and infused into the finished fragrance. Combine this with the fresh elements of basil, lavender, marigold and geranium, the fragrance starts to take hold. The sweetness of honey comforts the soul whilst masculinity is truly revealed with notes of tobacco, hay and bran. A true cocktail of musky notes combined with clarifying natural tones, it's a trip for the senses whilst offering the most extravagant of possibilities. Intenso