74 community ratings

1958 - L'Essence de L'Essence

Perfumer: Yvo van Regteren Altena

2015MenClassic

7.8/ 10

Community score
74 ratings

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YVRA 1958 - L'Essence de L'Essence is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days.

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Skunky's take: When spring arrives, this bottle comes off the shelf.

How does it perform?

From 65 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.7 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.1 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.9 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

88% 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

Indian cardamom Virginia cedar Italian lemon

Caribbean ginger

Spanish orange blossom

Venezuelan tonka bean Indonesian patchouli

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Green
Fruity
Spicy
Woody

What does 1958 - L'Essence de L'Essence smell like?

Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind, while winter is rarely chosen. It is favoured for leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters read it as masculine.

The scent is fresh, green and fruity. Italian lemon and Indian cardamom come first, with Caribbean ginger adding spice. Spanish orange blossom and Venezuelan tonka bean soften it, while Virginia cedar and Indonesian patchouli give it a woody base. Berdoues Dolce Amalfi and Kilian Lemon in Zest Lugano have a close profile.