If you've been eyeing Rue Broca's Pride line and can't decide between the two, you're in the right place. Both Pride Intense and Pride Pour Homme are 100ml EDPs for men, and here's the fun part – both of them have vanilla sitting in the base notes. So if you like a bit of sweetness at the end, you can't really go wrong with either. But they don't smell the same at all, and in Sabah's heat, that difference matters. Let's break it down.
Pride Intense – the fresh, aromatic one
Pride Intense opens with bergamot and lavender, which is a pretty fresh, clean start. From there, you get amberwood, cedar and patchouli in the heart, and it settles into musk, vanilla and vetiver. The store describes it as an aromatic woody scent with a masculine feel.
That fresh bergamot and lavender opening is exactly what you want when the sun is blazing – it feels lighter on the skin compared to heavy, sweet openings. The vanilla only shows up later, blended with musk and vetiver, so it stays smooth rather than sugary. The occasions listed for it are everyday, casual, formal and special occasions, so it covers basically your whole week.
Pride Pour Homme – the sweet and spicy one
Pride Pour Homme takes a different route. It opens with cinnamon and bergamot – yes, cinnamon first – then moves into amberwood, patchouli and lavender, and finishes with vanilla, musk and woody notes. The store calls it a sweet spicy woody perfume with a warm, elegant character.
That cinnamon and vanilla combo is warmer and richer than Pride Intense. It's the kind of scent that shines in cooler spots – an air-conditioned office, a mall in Kota Kinabalu, or an evening out. The occasion list is the same as its sibling: everyday, casual, formal and special occasions.
So which one should you pick?
Here's the thing – these two share a lot: amberwood, patchouli, lavender, musk and vanilla all appear in both. The real difference is the opening. Pride Intense starts fresh with bergamot and lavender, while Pride Pour Homme starts with spicy cinnamon.
Both come in the same 100ml EDP format and both list summer among their seasons, so neither is a bad pick for Malaysian weather. If you want something that feels fresher the moment you spray it, go for Pride Intense. If you prefer a warmer, sweeter scent with a spicy kick, Pride Pour Homme is your guy. Same brand, same size – it really just comes down to fresh versus sweet spicy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do both perfumes actually have vanilla?
Yes. Vanilla is listed as a base note for both Pride Intense and Pride Pour Homme, so you'll get that sweet touch in the dry part of either one.
Which one is better for hot weather in Sabah?
Both list summer in their seasons, so both can work. Pride Intense has the fresher opening with bergamot and lavender, while Pride Pour Homme is warmer thanks to the cinnamon and vanilla. If heat is your main concern, the fresher start of Pride Intense is worth considering.
Are they the same size and strength?
Yes – both are 100ml Eau de Parfum made for men. The size and concentration are identical, so your choice really depends on the scent direction you prefer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do both perfumes actually have vanilla?
Yes. Vanilla is listed as a base note for both Pride Intense and Pride Pour Homme, so you'll get that sweet touch in the dry part of either one.
Which one is better for hot weather in Sabah?
Both list summer in their seasons, so both can work. Pride Intense has the fresher opening with bergamot and lavender, while Pride Pour Homme is warmer thanks to the cinnamon and vanilla. If heat is your main concern, the fresher start of Pride Intense is worth considering.
Are they the same size and strength?
Yes – both are 100ml Eau de Parfum made for men. The size and concentration are identical, so your choice really depends on the scent direction you prefer.
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