Essence de la Vie
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2025 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Luxe Street
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A solid, versatile amber-vanilla fragrance that's a bit of a crowd-pleaser. It doesn't break new ground, but it absolutely delivers on scent and performance.
A solid, affordable take on a popular designer DNA. It's clean, fresh, and slightly sweet but some find it a bit too old-school or chemically. Quality is often debated, but for the price, it's hard to fault.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 13% |
| Floral | 7% | 12% |
| Fruity | 10% | 13% |
| Green | 13% | 8% |
| Sweet | 23% | 25% |
| Warm | 6% | 12% |
| Woody | 20% | 11% |
| Earthy | 8% | 6% |
| Animalic | 4% | 10% |
| Fresh | 32% | 22% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and versatile blend of fresh and warm notes make it suitable for a range of settings, from casual outings to date nights. It's a bit much for active sports but perfectly acceptable for a formal evening if applied lightly.
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean profile and moderate performance make it highly versatile for casual daily wear, and suitable for office environments if applied lightly. While some find it elegant enough for dates, its mild projection and lack of strong gravitas lower its formal appeal.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Vanilla, Fruity accords and Apple, Ambroxan notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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