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The One Essence Eau de Parfum bottle The One Essence EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2015 Year 2015
££ Price Tier £
First Core For Women Eau de Parfum bottle First Core For Women EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The One Essence EDP
This flanker to The One is a love-it-or-loathe-it affair, with fans calling it a richer, more sensual upgrade, while detractors bemoan its sometimes poor performance and overwhelming sweetness. A glamorous, cosy scent ideal for colder months, but don't expect it to project like a beast for everyone.
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Our Verdict - First Core For Women EDP
A budget take on Dolce & Gabbana's The One Essence, First Core rebuilds the peachy-fruity opening, creamy jasmine-and-lily heart and warm vanilla-amber base. One owner calls it a 90% match - elegant and creamy, just a shade flatter than the designer original.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The One Essence EDP
First Core For Women EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Peach 35% vs 31%
Litchi 24% vs 23%
Mandarin 22% vs 23%
Bergamot 17% vs 21%
Shared Notes
Lily 40% vs 46%
Jasmine 33% vs 53%
Only in The One Essence
Lily Of The Valley 26%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 40% vs 53%
Amber 37% vs 46%
Only in The One Essence
Vetiver 22%

Accords

The One Essence First Core For Women
100%
White Floral
60%
95%
Fruity
65%
85%
Vanilla
Floral
85%
80%
Amber
55%
61%
Sweet
70%
67%
Powdery
64%
Citrus
50%
Fresh
Creamy
50%
48%
Animalic
White Floral shared
100%
60%
Fruity shared
95%
65%
85%
85%
Amber shared
80%
55%
Sweet shared
61%
70%
67%
64%
50%
50%
48%

Performance

The One Essence First Core For Women
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

The One Essence

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its rich, warm, and somewhat heavy profile, alongside inconsistent longevity and sillage reports, makes it less suited for office or sport. It's a strong contender for date nights and formal events, especially in cooler weather, though some find it versatile enough for daily casual wear.

First Core For Women

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The creamy florals and warm vanilla-amber feel richest in cooler months and crisp spring days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

Elegant and feminine, it suits evenings, dates and the office, with the polish for a formal occasion.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean white floral, fruity, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The One Essence EDP
First Core For Women EDP
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