Essence de la Vie Eau de Parfum vs Des Tentations Eau de Parfum

Essence de la Vie

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2019	Year	2021
££	Price Tier	£

Des Tentations

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Essence de la Vie

A solid, versatile amber-vanilla fragrance that's a bit of a crowd-pleaser. It doesn't break new ground, but it absolutely delivers on scent and performance.

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Our Verdict - Des Tentations

If you're after a budget-friendly twist on a well-known blue fragrance with a creamy, sweet base, Des Tentations hits the mark. It's a crowd-pleaser, no doubt, but some call it a bit too sweet to be truly versatile.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	10%	10%
Floral	7%	8%
Fruity	10%	8%
Green	13%	14%
Sweet	23%	25%
Warm	6%	6%
Woody	20%	15%
Earthy	8%	12%
Animalic	4%	2%
Fresh	32%	29%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Essence de la Vie EdP

Des Tentations EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Apple 38% vs 31%

Mint 33% vs 37%

Lemon 27% vs 31%

Shared Notes

Ambroxan 41% vs 26%

Tonka Bean 33% vs 46%

Geranium 25% vs 26%

Shared Notes

Cedar 35% vs 23%

Vanilla 35% vs 36%

Vetiver 30% vs 20%

Only in Des Tentations

Oakmoss 18%

Accords

Essence de la Vie Des Tentations

100%

Amber

52%

74%

Vanilla

100%

58%

Aromatic

80%

49%

Green

68%

62%

Musky

52%

Woody

57%

49%

Fresh Spicy

52%

47%

Sweet

52%

47%

Fruity

Citrus

47%

Powdery

47%

Amber shared

100%

52%

Vanilla shared

74%

100%

Aromatic shared

58%

80%

Green shared

49%

68%

Musky

62%

Woody shared

52%

57%

Fresh Spicy shared

49%

52%

Sweet shared

47%

52%

Fruity

47%

Citrus

47%

Powdery

47%

Performance

Essence de la Vie Des Tentations

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Essence de la Vie

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its moderate sillage and versatile blend of fresh and warm notes make it suitable for a range of settings, from casual outings to date nights. It's a bit much for active sports but perfectly acceptable for a formal evening if applied lightly.

Des Tentations

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Sport

Its fresh opening and balanced sweetness make it suitable for casual and date settings, offering an inviting presence. While pleasant, the prominent vanilla and tonka might be a bit much for formal events or very conservative office environments.