Essentiel EDP

Brioni by Michel Almairac Original
29%

Essentiel Elegance EDP

Perfume Parlour   Dupe
Share
Card A shareable image comparing these two fragrances - verdicts, profiles and what they share. Save or copy it to post anywhere.
Essentiel Eau de Parfum bottle Essentiel EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender U
2020 Year 2023
££££ Price Tier £
Essentiel Elegance Eau de Parfum bottle Essentiel Elegance EDP

ScentArt

View Liquid → Essentiel EDP
View Liquid → Essentiel Elegance EDP
Explore ScentArt

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Essentiel EDP
Essentiel combines modern freshness with classic sophistication, making it an excellent choice for the confident, contemporary man.
Favourite
Our Verdict - Essentiel Elegance EDP
A budget take on Brioni Eau de Parfum Essentiel. The hazy green tomato-leaf-and-cardamom opening over a soft patchouli-tonka base captures the original's smart, velvety green fougère; this dupe flattens some of that effervescent green nuance and wears more modestly than the already-intimate Brioni.
Favourite

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Essentiel EDP
Essentiel Elegance EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 53% vs 34%
Only in Essentiel
Green Tea 47%
Only in Essentiel Elegance
Tomato Leaf 39% Cardamom 27%
Only in Essentiel
Pepper 100%
Only in Essentiel Elegance
Patchouli 52% Tonka Bean 48%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 25% vs 34%
Only in Essentiel
Cedar 30% Patchouli 26% Musk 19%
Only in Essentiel Elegance
Ambergris 34% Frankincense 31%

Accords

Essentiel Essentiel Elegance
90%
Fresh Spicy
80%
Citrus
60%
Green
80%
70%
Woody
60%
Aromatic
60%
50%
Herbal
Warm Spicy
50%
Amber
45%
Fresh
40%
Fresh Spicy
90%
Citrus
80%
Green shared
60%
80%
Woody shared
70%
60%
Aromatic
60%
Herbal
50%
Warm Spicy
50%
Amber
45%
Fresh
40%

Performance

Essentiel Essentiel Elegance
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Essentiel

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

Essentiel's warm and spicy accords make it suitable for cooler weather, but its citrusy freshness also allows for spring and lighter summer wear.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its balanced projection is ideal for office or date use, offering enough presence without overwhelming the space.

Essentiel Elegance

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The fresh, green tomato-leaf and aromatic character is at its best in spring and summer and works into autumn, feeling a touch thin in deep winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

A smart, understated green fougère that excels at the office and daily wear, with enough polish for a relaxed date.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
29%
Key Similarities

Both lean green, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Essentiel EDP
Essentiel Elegance EDP
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on →
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £10.00 Perfume Parlour - 30ml Buy Best Value £28.00 Perfume Parlour - 100ml - £0.28/ml Buy
13ml
Not available
Perfume Parlour Cheapest 13ml £0.50/ml £6.50 Buy
30ml
Not available
Perfume Parlour £0.33/ml £10.00 Buy
50ml
Not available
Perfume Parlour Cheapest 50ml £0.31/ml £15.50 Buy
100ml
Not available
Perfume Parlour £0.28/ml £28.00 Buy
also worth checking
Check price on →
Check price on →

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Compare Another Pair

VS