Essencial Único Eau de Parfum vs Dries Van Noten par Frederic Malle Eau de Parfum

Essencial Único

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2022	Year	2013
££	Price Tier	££

Dries Van Noten par Frederic Malle

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Essencial Único Eau de Parfum

This isn't a scent that screams for attention, but it's an understated charmer. It's a surprisingly versatile woody-amber offering from the Brazilian house Natura, best reserved for cooler nights.

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Our Verdict - Dries Van Noten par Frederic Malle Eau de Parfum

This one's a true masterpiece, a unicorn for lovers of luxurious, creamy sandalwood gourmands, though its polarising medicinal or 'weird' facets initially put some off. If you can get past its quirks, prepare for pure, comforting bliss.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	5%	8%
Floral	7%	7%
Fruity	2%	1%
Green	3%	1%
Sweet	21%	26%
Warm	31%	24%
Woody	21%	26%
Earthy	14%	14%
Animalic	8%	8%
Fresh	8%	6%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Essencial Único EdP

Dries Van Noten par Frederic Malle EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Nutmeg 30% Saffron 26% Pink Pepper 24% Pomelo 19%

Top Notes

Base Notes

Only in Essencial Único Eau de Parfum

Nutmeg 30% Saffron 26% Pink Pepper 24% Pomelo 19%

Only in Essencial Único Eau de Parfum

Copaiba Balm 34% Vetiver 25% Cedar 25% Freesia 17%

Only in Dries Van Noten par Frederic Malle Eau de Parfum

Sandalwood 11% Vanilla 9% Saffron 8% Nutmeg 8% Tonka Bean 7% Patchouli 7% Guaiac Wood 7% Woody 7% Musk 7% Peru Balsam 7% Clove 7% Jasmine 5% Bergamot 5% Lemon 5%

Only in Essencial Único Eau de Parfum

Amber 17% Myrrh 14% Vanilla 13% Benzoin 12% Coumarin 12% Opoponax 11% Labdanum 11% Musk 10%

Accords

Essencial Único Eau de Parfum Dries Van Noten par Frederic Malle Eau de Parfum

100%

Amber

46%

82%

Woody

100%

76%

Warm Spicy

80%

71%

Balsamic

57%

56%

Vanilla

66%

45%

Powdery

63%

52%

Sweet

51%

Aromatic

48%

Fresh Spicy

48%

Patchouli

44%

Amber shared

100%

46%

Woody shared

82%

100%

Warm Spicy shared

76%

80%

Balsamic shared

71%

57%

Vanilla shared

56%

66%

Powdery shared

45%

63%

Sweet

52%

Aromatic

51%

Fresh Spicy shared

48%

Patchouli

44%

Performance

Essencial Único Eau de Parfum Dries Van Noten par Frederic Malle Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Essencial Único Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

While some find it versatile, its warmth and moderate projection make it better suited for cooler evenings and intimate, dressed-up occasions. It's too heavy for sports and might be a touch too elegant for a casual daytime spritz, especially in warmer climates.

Dries Van Noten par Frederic Malle Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual Formal

Its warmth, sweetness, and strong sillage make it less suitable for a professional office setting. However, its unique and sophisticated profile, combined with good longevity, makes it perfect for date nights and formal events, drawing compliments and leaving a memorable trail.