Esencia Eau de Parfum vs Supreme Desire Eau de Parfum
Esencia EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2018 | Year | 2020 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Supreme Desire EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
If Aventus had a smoother, more refined sibling with a taste for the outdoors, this would be it. A true 'gentleman's Aventus' that many say outshines the original, this is a crowd-pleaser for those who appreciate natural, quality ingredients. Just don't expect beast-mode performance.
If a boozy, sweet hit is what you're after, Supreme Desire delivers a quick one. But like a short-lived fling, it's over before you know it and leaves you wondering if you've been here before. Unoriginal and fleeting, it's not a scent to pin your hopes on.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and natural, fresh-woody profile make it highly versatile for daily wear, including the office. While elegant enough for formal settings, its lack of 'beast mode' projection might be understated for a big event. It's a fantastic everyday reach, but not ideal for sport due to its more composed character.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its initial boozy sweetness makes it a bit much for formal or office settings, but it's casual-friendly thanks to its light, fresh drydown. The reported weakness suggests it wouldn't offend in most social situations, although it might not stand out much on a date.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, earthy, mossy
Adds clary sage and elemi, drops sandalwood and vetiver
Where to buy
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