Signature Eau de Parfum vs Essence Rare Eau de Parfum

Signature

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2010	Year	2020
££	Price Tier	££££

Essence Rare

ScentArt

A

Signature

B

Essence Rare

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Signature

Don't let the name fool you, this Ruth Mastenbroek creation is anything but standard. It's a complex, bold chypre floral with a fruity twist that'll keep you guessing. A real artistic statement.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Essence Rare

A modern chypre that's unexpectedly playful yet refined. It's a fruity-woody marvel that many find truly beautiful, though some perceive it as a touch youthful at first.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	12%	13%
Floral	30%	30%
Fruity	16%	18%
Green	9%	8%
Sweet	20%	22%
Warm	3%	4%
Woody	15%	11%
Earthy	20%	11%
Animalic	2%	5%
Fresh	10%	12%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Signature EdP

Essence Rare EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Blackcurrant 21% vs 21%

Only in Signature

Pineapple 26% Mandarin 20% Bergamot 19% Pink Pepper 13%

Only in Essence Rare

Raspberry 30% Blood Orange 26% Orange 22%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 34% vs 25%

Rose 32% vs 39%

Only in Signature

Lily 33%

Only in Essence Rare

Violet 35%

Shared Notes

Oakmoss 37% vs 14%

Patchouli 35% vs 10%

Sandalwood 26% vs 10%

Only in Essence Rare

Vetiver 11% Palmarosa 11% Musk 9% Cedar 9% Saffron 8% Coriander 8% Labdanum 8%

Accords

Signature Essence Rare

100%

Fruity

91%

76%

Woody

100%

76%

Citrus

80%

78%

White Floral

61%

Earthy

70%

52%

Rose

69%

65%

Sweet

66%

Powdery

65%

60%

Mossy

61%

Violet Floral

56%

Aromatic

56%

55%

Patchouli

52%

Floral

Fruity shared

100%

91%

Woody shared

76%

100%

Citrus shared

76%

80%

White Floral

78%

Earthy shared

61%

70%

Rose shared

52%

69%

Sweet shared

65%

66%

Powdery

65%

Mossy shared

60%

61%

Violet Floral

56%

Aromatic

56%

Patchouli

55%

Floral

52%

Performance

Signature Essence Rare

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Signature

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office Casual

Its blend of bold fruit, florals, and earthy notes, alongside its noted strength, makes it suitable for date nights and formal events. While some find it too strong for casual wear, its versatility means it can be adapted for office wear with a lighter application.

Essence Rare

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

While quite versatile, Essence Rare's vibrant fruitiness makes it a good fit for casual and date settings. Its underlying woody chypre structure ensures it's equally elegant for more formal affairs, although some note performance issues that may require reapplication for extended wear.