Esencia
7.8Atelier Vesper · 2021
Fresh · Green · Spicy
Atelier Vesper Esencia is a unisex fragrance that sets an opening of pink pepper, nutmeg and cardamom over a smoky, earthy base of vetiver, leather and cedar.
Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Votes spread evenly across all four seasons, and it is chosen most for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine.
Italian bergamot lifts the spices at the start, while cumin adds a dry, warm edge. In the heart, labdanum, hay and frankincense bring a resinous, slightly smoky feel. Vetiver, leather and sandalwood leave a woody, earthy trail underneath.