The Essence (Eau de Toilette)
Perfumer: Anne Flipo
136 ratings
From your scent profile
Porsche Design The Essence Eau de Toilette is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance, with citrus, green and fruity tones balanced by spice and wood.
Skunky's take: The scent you will reach for once T-shirt weather is back.
How does it perform?
From 99 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
Only 45% of votes are positive.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Aquatic
- Green
- Fruity
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
Fresh
Citrus
Aquatic
Green
Fruity
Synthetic
Spicy
WoodyWhat does The Essence (Eau de Toilette) smell like?
Blueberry, juniper and Arctical™ lead the top. In the heart, coriander, pine and black pepper add a spicy, green edge. Balsam, patchouli and frankincense form a woody base, and the overall impression is crisp with a slightly synthetic feel.
Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and business settings rather than evenings out. Most voters find it masculine. Zirh Zirh and Cartier Roadster Sport have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Blueberry
- Juniper
- Arctical™
First hours
- Coriander
- Pine
- Black pepper
Towards evening
- Balsam
- Patchouli
- Frankincense
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 37%Summer
- 36%Spring
- 17%Autumn
- 9%Winter
Summer
Spring
Autumn
Winter- Daytime25%
- Casual25%
- Office24%
- Sport18%
- Nighttime5%
Least picked for nights out.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026