Esencia de Duende Eau de Parfum bottle Esencia de Duende
Edp Concentration Edp
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1996 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Floral Ylang Ylang Parfum bottle Floral Ylang Ylang

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Esencia de Duende
This discontinued 'elf Juice' is a divisive one. Fans adore its ethereal magic and nostalgic charm, hailing it as a unique masterpiece. Critics, however, dismiss it as generic, too light, and lacking the oomph needed to stand out. It's truly a love-it-or-leave-it scent.
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Our Verdict - Floral Ylang Ylang
A harmonious blend of floral and woody notes, Floral Ylang Ylang offers a reliable option for those seeking a consistent and moderately performing fragrance.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 22% 28%
Floral 26% 30%
Fruity 4% 5%
Green 10% 4%
Sweet 10% 15%
Warm 5% 3%
Woody 26% 21%
Earthy 6% 1%
Animalic 1% 9%
Fresh 22% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Esencia de Duende EdP
Floral Ylang Ylang EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 27% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 18% vs 29%
Rose 13% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Cedar 28% vs 30%
Sandalwood 25% vs 46%
Only in Esencia de Duende
Vetiver 23% Mahogany 23%
Only in Floral Ylang Ylang
Musk 23%

Accords

Esencia de Duende Floral Ylang Ylang
100%
Citrus
40%
78%
Floral
90%
73%
Woody
70%
69%
Aromatic
58%
Green
45%
Rose
Spicy
30%
Citrus shared
100%
40%
Floral shared
78%
90%
Woody shared
73%
70%
69%
58%
45%
30%

Performance

Esencia de Duende Floral Ylang Ylang
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Esencia de Duende

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it ideal for a casual day or office wear. While some find it romantic, its perceived poor longevity and limited sillage mean it struggles for impact in formal or date settings, often requiring frequent reapplication.

Floral Ylang Ylang

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

The blend of floral and woody notes makes it suitable for spring and fall, while it may be a bit too heavy for a hot summer day and not rich enough for colder winters.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its moderate projection and intensity make it suitable for daily office use and casual outings, while the floral and elegant nature fits perfectly for dates. Less ideal for formal events due to its more casual essence and performance.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
85%
Accord
65%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Woody, Citrus accords and Jasmine, Rose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Esencia de Duende
Floral Ylang Ylang
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