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Encens / Reserve Edition - Encens Liquide

EMES · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

EMES Encens / Reserve Edition - Encens Liquide is a unisex scent that is resinous, smoky and woody, softened by sweet and powdery sides. Its longevity is rated good while its sillage stays moderate, so it lasts on skin without projecting far. It reads as unisex and suits anyone who prefers a scent that sits close. Hinoki resin and amber form the backbone, black tea adds a dry edge, and white musk wraps everything in a powdery softness. The floral and spicy sides stay in the background, while earthy and oriental tones carry the weight.

Amour / Reserve Edition - Amour Liquide

7.8

EMES · 2009

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

EMES Amour / Reserve Edition - Amour Liquide is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent with a warm, creamy character. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. The number of ratings is small, so treat these as a rough guide. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on men and women alike. As a whole it is built from just three notes: tonka bean, Bourbon vanilla and frankincense. Tonka and vanilla give a sweet, creamy, powdery gourmand base, while frankincense dries it with a resinous, woody edge and adds a spicy, oriental warmth. Zara Oud et Vanille en Majeste and Amouage Vanilla Barka have a close profile.

Soleil / Reserve Edition - Soleil Liquide

7.4

EMES · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

EMES Soleil / Reserve Edition - Soleil Liquide is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance with a floral side and a soft, creamy feel. Tangerine, blood orange and grapefruit form its bright, fruity front. Neroli adds a light floral touch, while sandalwood and white musk lay down a creamy, gently sweet base. The green and synthetic facets keep the overall impression clean and luminous. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Anyone after a similar profile might also look at Nuxe Prodigieux Floral - Le Parfum and Montale Holy Neroli.