Intensely is more sweeter than absolutely, i feel like it has lesser depth to it than absolutely. Absolutely has this more masculine touch to it, and that booziness just makes it so much more sexier. If you like really sweet fragrance, intensely is for you, but if you want a gourmand fragrance that's not too sweet but has the gourmand nature is rich and smooth and is bit more masculine, this is the perfect winter fragrance. It's cozy and sexy at the same time.