The Perfume Library

13 perfumes

Brand: S. - Esse Strikes The Notes Clear All

Donatella

S. - Esse Strikes The Notes · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

S. - Esse Strikes The Notes Donatella is a perfume for women that pairs the powdery floral side of rose, iris and violet with the sweet warmth of vanilla and white musk. It opens with rose, iris, violet and bergamot, while the heart brings cedarwood, myrrh, patchouli, frankincense and pink pepper, adding a spicy, woody depth to the florals. In the base, ambergris, white musk and vanilla soften and sweeten it, leaving an oriental, powdery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters pick it most for leisure, a night out and the evening, with some votes for daytime and office wear. The vote count is small, so these impressions are tentative. Guerlain L'Heure Bleue (Eau de Parfum) and Guerlain Samsara (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Miranda

7.2

S. - Esse Strikes The Notes · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

S. - Esse Strikes The Notes Miranda is a women's fragrance where rose, dark chocolate and liquorice meet in a sweet, spicy and powdery style. It opens with rose, dark chocolate and liquorice up front, while star anise and lily of the valley wrap this gourmand start in spice and a light floral freshness. In the heart, sandalwood, heliotrope and jasmine soften the scent, and in the base vanilla, musk, ambergris and sugar powder leave a sweet, powdery, oriental finish. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though these ratings rest on few votes. With its gourmand, oriental character it suits those who like rich, sweet scents. Ahood Alenezi - Bravery (Eau de Parfum) and Joop! Le Bain (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Naked Bänänä

6.2

S. - Esse Strikes The Notes · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Green

S. - Esse Strikes The Notes Naked Bänänä is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, fruity start with creamy sweetness and a woody base. Banana, grapefruit and clove lead: the fruit is bright and the clove adds a light spice. In the heart, vanilla cream softens into magnolia and peony for a floral turn, while pepper gives the sweetness a sharper edge. The base of vetiver, patchouli, ambroxan and sandalwood settles into a woody, earthy and slightly powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the votes are few, so those ratings are tentative. There are not enough votes to point to a season or occasion, and its unisex character is the clearest guide to who might wear it. Riggs Halcyon and Lanoé No. 4 have a close profile.

Anita

7.5

S. - Esse Strikes The Notes · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

S. - Esse Strikes The Notes Anita is a fresh, green, creamy floral made for women. Jasmine, tuberose, violet, gardenia and orange blossom sit together in the top, and the flowers set the first impression. In the heart, lily of the valley, peony and rose carry the floral line, while black pepper and sandalwood add a slight dryness. The base of white musk, white amber and vanilla softens everything into a creamy finish, with a faintly synthetic edge among the accords. Its profile is close to Santa Maria Novella Rosa Gardenia and Marc Gebauer Malika.

Vanilla Circus

6.6

S. - Esse Strikes The Notes · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

S. - Esse Strikes The Notes Vanilla Circus is a sweet, creamy unisex scent that follows a gourmand, lightly spicy vanilla line. It opens with Bourbon vanilla, milk and honey; at the heart the vanilla meets toffee and turns denser and sugary. In the base, musk, tonka bean and amber soften it and leave an oriental, resinous warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. Its gourmand sweetness and rich build make it easier to wear in cooler weather. The Dua Brand Caramel Sugar Elixir and Nusuk Fawah Midnight have a close profile.