11 community ratings

1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance

Perfumer: Yvo van Regteren Altena

2021MenClassic

7.8/ 10

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11 ratings

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YVRA 1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance is a fresh, citrusy and woody fougère, positioned as a men's fragrance.

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Skunky's take: A fresh breeze, my nose just got some air.

How does it perform?

From 15 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

91% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Creamy

What does 1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance smell like?

It opens with Calabrian bergamot, lemon, petitgrain and rosemary, a bright, green coolness. In the heart, geranium, cypress, cardamom and lavender turn that freshness floral and a little spicy. The base settles on vetiver, cedarwood and sandalwood, with amber and oakmoss adding a powdery, creamy warmth.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Few people have rated it, so those figures are only a rough guide. Chanel Platinum Égoïste and Jo Malone Amber & Lavender have a close profile.