Collection: NATIONAL COSTUME

Scent Intense is the more concentrated, enveloping version of Costume National's Scent line, created for anyone after a fragrance that lingers on the skin longer than the original. It's the most searched-for reference from the whole brand, and it's no coincidence that it's what customers at our Marcianise shop ask for most when they want a recognisable but not overpowering scent.

It comes as an Eau de Parfum in a 100 ml bottle, with a denser, longer-lasting scent structure designed to see you through the whole day with just a few sprays. It should be applied to the wrists and neck, ideally on moisturised skin, as the fragrance settles and develops better over the following hours.

Compared with the classic Scent Eau de Parfum, the Intense version is warmer and more persistent, suited to those who love full-bodied scents or to the colder months. Anyone who prefers a lighter, everyday fragrance might lean towards the standard Scent Eau de Parfum, while those after intensity will undoubtedly choose this one.

The Pop Collection is a Costume National Eau de Parfum line available in three different sizes, created for anyone who wants to pick the size that best suits their habits, from a compact bottle to try out to a larger one to keep at home. It's one of the brand's most requested lines, second only to Scent Intense in searches.

In our shop we stock it in 30 ml, 50 ml and 100 ml sizes: the small size is handy to carry in a bag or take travelling, the 50 ml is the most balanced for everyday use, while the 100 ml suits those who wear it often and don't want to run out. The fragrance is applied to pulse points such as the neck and wrists.

Compared with other lines from the brand such as Scent or So Nude, the Pop Collection has a fresher, more versatile character, suited to both day and evening wear. It's a good choice for anyone approaching Costume National for the first time who wants to get a feel for the brand's style before moving on to bolder fragrances.

So Nude is a Costume National line made up of four different references, created for anyone seeking a clean, sensual fragrance, closer to the idea of a scent worn on the skin rather than over clothes. The name itself hints at this natural feel, and it's among the most searched-for lines alongside Scent Intense and Pop Collection.

The four variants let you choose according to the time of day or the season, with different sizes to suit either everyday use or more occasional wear. As with the brand's other Eau de Parfum, it should be applied to the body's warm points to make it last longer.

Anyone after a discreet but long-lasting fragrance will find So Nude strikes a good balance between the fresher notes of the Pop Collection and the more intense character of Scent Intense. It's a line we often recommend in-store to customers wanting a versatile scent they can wear both by day and in the evening without it being too much.

Fiery Amber is one of Costume National's references, available in two variants, created for anyone after a warm, enveloping fragrance, as the name itself suggests with its nod to amber. It's among the brand's most searched-for lines, a sign that those who know it seek it out specifically rather than by chance.

The two available versions let you choose between different nuances of the same amber base, both in Eau de Parfum form. It's a fragrance well suited to the colder months, when warm, spicy notes are more pleasant on the skin and are also picked up more easily from a distance.

Compared with fresher lines such as Pop Collection or So Nude, Fiery Amber has a bolder, more evening-appropriate character, suited to those who aren't afraid of a fragrance that makes itself known. It suits anyone looking for something different from the usual and wanting to stand out even in the perfume they choose to wear.

Free d'Homme is Costume National's men's fragrance, with two references in the catalogue, created for anyone after a men's perfume with character that isn't too heavy. The name itself conveys a sense of freedom and naturalness, in keeping with the understated style that defines the brand's collections.

It's available as an Eau de Parfum, including a 50 ml size, handy for everyday use without giving up the staying power typical of more concentrated fragrances. It's applied like the brand's other Eau de Parfum, to the neck and wrists, and is designed to last several hours without needing to be topped up.

Anyone after a men's Costume National fragrance can compare Free d'Homme with Homme Eau de Parfum, another men's reference from the brand: the former has a more modern, versatile character, the latter a more classic feel. The choice comes down to whether you'd rather lean towards contemporary or more traditional notes.

Sea Thru is a Costume National line available in three references, including a compact 7.5 ml size, created for anyone after a fresh, light fragrance to carry with them at all times. The name itself evokes a sense of transparency, in keeping with this line's understated character.

The smaller size makes it easy to keep in a bag or take travelling, while the other references in the line offer the same fragrance in sizes suited to more regular use at home. Like the other Costume National Eau de Parfum, it should be sprayed on the neck and wrists to make it last longer throughout the day.

Compared with warmer fragrances such as Fiery Amber, Sea Thru has a decidedly fresher profile, well suited to the warmer months. It's a good choice for anyone wanting a light fragrance to alternate with fuller-bodied scents, or for those wanting to try the Costume National style in a small size before moving up to a larger one.

Paperplane is a Costume National line with three references in the catalogue, also available in a compact 7.5 ml size, created for anyone after a light fragrance to carry with them at all times without giving up the brand's signature character. The name itself conveys a sense of lightness and movement.

The small size is particularly handy to keep in a bag or suitcase, while the other two references in the line offer the same fragrance in sizes suited to more regular use. Like the other Costume National Eau de Parfum, it's applied to the neck and wrists, ideally on clean, moisturised skin.

Anyone wanting to try Costume National without committing straight away to a large bottle can start with Paperplane in the smaller size, before possibly moving on to more structured lines such as Scent Intense or Pop Collection once they've worked out which style they prefer. It's also a practical choice for anyone wanting to give a first taste of the brand as a gift.

Costume National's catalogue includes fragrances designed for both men and women, with no clear gender divide: lines such as Homme Eau de Parfum and Free d'Homme are explicitly masculine, while others such as So Nude and Pop Collection have a more unisex character, or are at least suited to both.

The men's fragrances tend to have warmer, more structured notes, designed to last all day with a bold signature. The more crossover lines, such as Pop Collection or Sea Thru, have a fresher profile that lends itself to being worn by anyone after a versatile fragrance, without needing to choose based on the gender stated on the label.

In our Marcianise shop, customers looking for a perfume for themselves or as a gift often end up choosing based more on the character of the fragrance than its stated gender: those wanting something bold look to Homme or Free d'Homme, while those after versatility lean towards Pop Collection or So Nude. There's no fixed rule — trying them out matters more.

Costume National's Scent Intense isn't marketed as strictly masculine or feminine: its warm, long-lasting scent structure makes it a fragrance that works well on anyone, which is probably one of the reasons it remains the brand's most searched-for line.

Being a more concentrated version of the classic Scent Eau de Parfum, it has a more intense, longer-lasting effect, which on some skin types comes across as warmer and on others spicier. The main size is the 100 ml Eau de Parfum, designed for prolonged everyday use thanks to its good staying power.

Anyone after a robust unisex fragrance can choose Scent Intense regardless of gender; those who'd rather stick to a more explicitly feminine or masculine option can turn to other lines from the brand, such as So Nude for something more delicate or Free d'Homme for something more distinctly masculine. The choice comes down to the character you're after, not the gender on the label.

Costume National's Pop Collection has a fresh, versatile character that makes it suitable for both men and women to wear, without the strong gender association seen in explicitly masculine lines such as Homme Eau de Parfum.

Available in three sizes — 30, 50 and 100 ml — it lets you choose the amount best suited to your habits. The fragrance is applied like the brand's other Eau de Parfum, to the neck and wrists, and is designed for everyday use thanks to a profile that isn't too overpowering.

Anyone after a fragrance to share as a couple, or to give as a gift without having to guess specific tastes, will find Pop Collection a safe choice. Those who'd rather go for something more clearly defined can turn to Free d'Homme for a bolder men's scent, or So Nude for a more sensual women's option.

Costume National is pronounced with an Italian-style first word and a French-style second word: "COS-tu-me na-sio-NAL", with the stress on the end of National, echoing the French pronunciation rather than the English one. It's a common source of confusion because the name mixes two different languages within the same brand.

The confusion also stems from the fact that online you often come across variants spelled as "costume nazionale", with the word Italianised: it's the same brand, simply searched for with a very common transcription error. The correct, official name always remains Costume National, without translating the second word.

Beyond pronunciation, what matters for anyone visiting our shop in Marcianise or browsing the website is recognising the brand's main lines: Scent Intense, Pop Collection, So Nude and the other references in the range stay exactly the same, regardless of how the brand's name is pronounced or spelled when searching.

The price of a Costume National perfume varies depending on the line and size chosen: a 30 ml Eau de Parfum costs less than a 100 ml one, and lines such as Scent Intense or Pop Collection can be priced differently from each other even at the same size, depending on concentration and composition.

The catalogue also includes smaller sizes, such as the 7.5 ml versions of the Paperplane and Sea Thru lines, designed for anyone wanting to spend less and try the fragrance before committing to a larger bottle, or for those after a travel size to keep in their bag.

To get the current price for the reference you're interested in, it's best to check the product page on the website or ask directly in our Marcianise shop, where we stock over 20,000 products and can also point out any gift sets, such as the Cofanetto I with a 100 ml Eau de Parfum plus two 7.5 ml miniatures, often better value than buying items separately.

Costume National sits somewhere in between: it started out as a fashion brand with a clear, distinctive identity, not as a generalist mass-market brand, yet its fragrances are still distributed through authorised retailers such as our shop, so it doesn't fall into the most extreme, hard-to-find niche category either.

Lines such as Scent Intense, So Nude or Pop Collection are less widely distributed than the big generalist brands, which means you're less likely to come across them by chance, but they remain readily available through selected retailers who stock the brand consistently, as we have done since 1985.

Anyone after a fragrance that's a bit different from the usual, not found everywhere but not requiring an exhausting search either, will find Costume National strikes a good balance.

Costume National perfume can be found through the brand's authorised retailers, both in physical shops and online: we stock it at Tre Pi Profumerie, based in Marcianise, in the province of Caserta, where we carry several lines from the brand, including Eau de Parfum, perfumes and gift sets.

Our catalogue includes 34 active Costume National products, among them the most requested lines such as Scent Intense, Pop Collection, So Nude and Fiery Amber, as well as smaller sizes such as the 7.5 ml versions of Paperplane and Sea Thru, handy for anyone wanting to try the fragrance before committing to a bigger purchase.

Buying from an authorised retailer like us guarantees the product is genuine and has been stored correctly, which isn't a given when buying through unofficial channels. Anyone who'd rather see and try the fragrance in person can visit us in Marcianise, while those who prefer to order at their convenience can do so directly through the website.

The main difference between Scent Eau de Parfum and Scent Intense from Costume National lies in the concentration and how it wears: the former has a lighter, more understated profile, suited to everyday use and warmer seasons, while the latter is denser, warmer and longer-lasting, designed for anyone wanting a fragrance that makes more of an impression.

Both come as Eau de Parfum, with the standard Scent version also available in a 50 ml size. The difference is most noticeable in the first few hours after application, when the Intense version shows bolder notes, before settling into a base that's still recognisable in both versions.

Anyone after a fragrance for everyday wear, even in the office or in situations where you don't want a perfume that's too noticeable, might lean towards the classic Scent Eau de Parfum. Those wanting to leave a stronger impression, perhaps for evenings or the colder months, will find the Intense version the better fit.