305 community ratings

Essence

Name: Essence
Brand: Narciso Rodriguez

Perfumer: Alberto Morillas

2009WomenModern

7.6/ 10

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305 ratings

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Narciso Rodriguez Essence is a fresh, floral women's scent with a soft, powdery and woody side, and it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Freshness leads the way and cools the head.

How does it perform?

From 241 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.1 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.1 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

77% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Amber Iris Rose Musk

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Synthetic
Woody
Powdery

What does Essence smell like?

Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it leaves a calm trail without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter a clear minority. It is chosen most for daily wear, office and leisure, while evening and night out come well behind. Most voters call it feminine.

The notes read as one whole: iris and rose frame the floral heart, while amber and musk soften it into a powdery warmth. The overall impression is clean and understated, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Those after a similar profile could also look at Narciso Rodriguez Essence In Color and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Rosa.