Esencia de Duende Eau de Parfum bottle Esencia de Duende
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1996 Year 2017
££ Price Tier £
Man Silver Eau de Parfum bottle Man Silver

ScentArt

A
Esencia de Duende
B
Man Silver
Full Screen Compare

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.
Favourite
Our Verdict - Man Silver
A pleasant, fresh, and exceptionally affordable 'blue' fragrance that won't blow your socks off but is a reliable daily reach. It's Zara, so expect an aftershave vibe and a short shelf life, but at this price, you can afford to overspray.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 22% 24%
Floral 26% 24%
Fruity 4% 1%
Green 10% 5%
Sweet 10% 12%
Warm 5% 6%
Woody 26% 28%
Earthy 6% 3%
Animalic 1% 1%
Fresh 22% 25%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Esencia de Duende EdP
Man Silver EdP

Notes

Accords

Esencia de Duende Man Silver
100%
Citrus
100%
60%
White Floral
82%
78%
Floral
73%
Woody
66%
69%
Aromatic
62%
65%
Fresh Spicy
63%
58%
Green
Lavender
56%
Fresh
48%
45%
Rose
Citrus shared
100%
100%
White Floral shared
60%
82%
78%
Woody shared
73%
66%
Aromatic shared
69%
62%
Fresh Spicy shared
65%
63%
58%
56%
48%
45%

Performance

Esencia de Duende Man Silver
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
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.

Man Silver

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, combined with average sillage and projection, makes it ideal for office wear and casual outings. While not robust enough for formal events, its invigorating nature makes it suitable for light sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
81%
Accord
76%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, White Floral, Woody accords and Sandalwood, Cedar notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Esencia de Duende
Man Silver
also worth checking

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

Compare Another Pair

VS