Card A shareable image comparing these two fragrances - verdicts, profiles and what they share. Save or copy it to post anywhere.
Essence Eau de Parfum bottle Essence EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2009 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Nº 8 Eau de Parfum bottle Nº 8 EDP

ScentArt

View Liquid → Essence EDP
View Liquid → Nº 8 EDP

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Essence EDP
Essence is a clean, soapy, powdery musk that's decidedly divisive. You'll either get heavenly fresh linen or cheap laundry detergent. Performance is a mixed bag, but the bottle's a stunner.
Favourite
Our Verdict - Nº 8 EDP
A powdery iris-rose Divain composition in the style of Morph's Nº 8. Delicate and clean, without the concentration to project past close range.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Essence EDP
Nº 8 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 50% vs 35%
Only in Essence
Iris 50%
Only in Nº 8
Violet 65%
Shared Notes
Musk 50% vs 64%
Only in Essence
Benzoin 50%
Only in Nº 8
Vanilla 35%

Accords

Essence Nº 8
100%
Musky
60%
96%
Powdery
80%
48%
Floral
90%
82%
Iris
73%
Rose
60%
Amber
51%
Earthy
Sweet
50%
Musky shared
100%
60%
Powdery shared
96%
80%
Floral shared
48%
90%
82%
73%
60%
51%
50%

Performance

Essence Nº 8
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Essence

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its undeniably clean and fresh profile makes it perfect for office or casual wear where an inoffensive scent is key, though its intimate sillage means it won't overwhelm. For dates, it's a 'second-skin' magnet, while for formal events, it might be too understated. It's also suitable for sport due to its 'fresh out of the shower' vibe.

Nº 8

Seasons

Best For:
Spring

Delicate floral profile suits spring best; loses impact in cold weather.

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual

Works for daytime office or casual wear; too soft for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean musky, powdery, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Essence EDP
Nº 8 EDP
also worth checking

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

Compare Another Pair

VS