24 community ratings

Esprit de Candela

Name: Esprit de Candela
Brand: Simimi

Perfumer: Paolo Terenzi

2016UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.1/ 10

Community score
24 ratings

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Simimi Esprit de Candela is a spicy, sweet and smoky unisex scent built around clove, saffron and vanilla.

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Skunky's take: Floral accords up front; keep it from the bees.

How does it perform?

From 24 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

63% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Clove Saffron Bergamot Coriander

Heart notesfirst few hours

Amber

Greater stitchwort

Leather Damask rose

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Tonka bean Peru balsam Patchouli Labdanum Musk Vanilla Virginia cedar Gaiac wood Sandalwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
Resinous

What does Esprit de Candela smell like?

It opens with clove, saffron, bergamot and coriander in a spicy start. The heart holds amber, leather and damask rose, and the base of tonka bean, vanilla and patchouli settles it onto a sweet, resinous, woody floor. The floral and powdery sides stay restrained, with leathery and smoky touches in the background.

Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters lean towards evening, leisure and night-out wear, with office use trailing behind. The character is warm and dense, and it suits men and women alike. Bvlgari Bvlgari Black and Floris Mahon Leather have a close profile.