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Essencial Único Eau de Parfum bottle Essencial Único EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2022 Year 2013
££ Price Tier ££
Habdan Eau de Parfum bottle Habdan EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Essencial Único EDP
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 - Habdan EDP
Habdan is seriously underrated, with a loyal following who call it PDM's hidden gem. It's a complex, classy blend that might not be a blind buy for everyone, but those who 'get' it absolutely adore its unique spicy-sweet personality.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Essencial Único EDP
Habdan EDP

Notes

Accords

Essencial Único Habdan
100%
Amber
100%
82%
Woody
57%
76%
Warm Spicy
73%
71%
Balsamic
52%
Caramel
58%
56%
Vanilla
52%
Sweet
52%
Fruity
52%
51%
Aromatic
48%
Fresh Spicy
47%
45%
Powdery
Fresh
45%
Amber shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
82%
57%
Warm Spicy shared
76%
73%
Balsamic shared
71%
52%
58%
56%
Sweet shared
52%
52%
52%
51%
Fresh Spicy shared
48%
47%
45%
45%

Performance

Essencial Único Habdan
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Essencial Único

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.

Habdan

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Habdan's warm, spicy, and woody accords, combined with its strong projection and longevity, make it ideal for cooler weather and evening wear. While potent, it's considered office-safe with light sprays owing to its smooth, non-offensive character, and its refined nature makes it perfect for formal settings and dates.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, woody, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Essencial Único EDP
Habdan EDP
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