Essence
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2009 | Year | 2013 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Skin on Skin
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Essence is a clean, soapy, powdery musk that's decidedly divisive. You'll either get heavenly fresh linen or cheap laundry detergent. Performance is a mixed bag, but the bottle's a stunner.
Prepare for a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Skin on Skin is a divisive beast, a Marmite scent that takes you on a leather-clad, boozy ride where some find pure luxury and others, frankly, just find a shoe repair shop. Not for the faint of heart, or nose.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 0% |
| Floral | 39% | 25% |
| Fruity | 0% | 2% |
| Green | 2% | 3% |
| Sweet | 24% | 19% |
| Warm | 7% | 16% |
| Woody | 6% | 8% |
| Earthy | 9% | 12% |
| Animalic | 27% | 30% |
| Fresh | 8% | 9% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its undeniably clean and fresh profile makes it perfect for office or casual wear where an inoffensive scent is key, though its intimate sillage means it won't overwhelm. For dates, it's a 'second-skin' magnet, while for formal events, it might be too understated. It's also suitable for sport due to its 'fresh out of the shower' vibe.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its intimate nature and decent longevity make it a fantastic choice for dates where closeness is key. However, the strong, sometimes peculiar opening and moderate sillage might make it unsuitable for office wear or formal events, where crowd-pleasing is often preferred.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Musky, Powdery, Iris accords and Musk, Rose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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