smells great if it only lasted beyond a few hours [SEP] i consider myself to be a cologne snob i like good cologne and i am not afraid to spend good money for itso when i see something like intense energy available for about a quarter less in price than what most good colognes cost i become a bit suspicious as to its shortcomingsthis fragrance is inspired by polo red cologne i am familiar with polo i used to wear it in the and the aroma does have hints of that brands scent it smells pretty good it is not overpoweringthe problem is it just does not last i put on a hefty dose of sprays across my neck and clothing the scent had faded within an hour or two by the end of an hour workday i could not even smell the scent on my clothing or when i rubbed my finger across my neckobviously this is a cologne geared more towards affordability than lasting scent if you do not mind carrying it with you all day and re applying it when needed it will not be a bad purchase decision