The Perfume Library

1958 - L'Essence de L'Essence

7.8

YVRA · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

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

1979 - L'Essence de Présence

7.7

YVRA · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

YVRA 1979 - L'Essence de Présence is a men's scent that pairs the fresh, citrusy lift of bergamot and Indian cardamom with pepper and woods such as vetiver and patchouli. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, though winter and summer are not far behind, so it isn't tied to one season. It leans towards daytime, office and night-out wear, and most voters read it as masculine. The notes read as one whole: bergamot and Indian cardamom bring freshness, while pepper adds spice. Virginia cedar, Paraguayan gaiac wood, vetiver and Indonesian patchouli build a woody, slightly smoky base. Green, resinous and synthetic touches run through the accords. Vilhelm Parfumerie Black Citrus and Guerlain Vetiver Extreme have a close profile.

1965 - L'Essence de Flamboyance

7.6

YVRA · 2019

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

YVRA 1965 - L'Essence de Flamboyance is a spicy, resinous and leathery men's scent, with a woody, smoky side that suits autumn and winter evenings. Pink pepper, bergamot and saffron open with a spicy brightness, softened by nutmeg and Italian lemon. Leather, labdanum and frankincense lead the heart, while orange and mandarin add a light sweetness. Indonesian patchouli, Virginia cedar, musk and amber build an earthy, woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and evening, night out and leisure come up most. Half of voters read it as masculine, and many call it classic.

1500 - L'Essence de Distance

8.1

YVRA · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

YVRA 1500 - L'Essence de Distance is a men's fragrance where mint and bitter orange give a fresh, citrusy start, softened by osmanthus and beech wood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It is classed as a men's perfume. Mint and bitter orange lead the scent; osmanthus adds a floral softness, while beech wood brings a woody, slightly smoky depth. It reads as a fresh, green fougère, with sweet, spicy, resinous and earthy touches staying in the background. Goutal Eau du Fier and D.S. & Durga Freetrapper have a close profile.

1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance

7.8

YVRA · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

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

YVRA · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

YVRA · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity