Angel Schlesser 2005 EDP

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Essential

by Nathalie Lorson

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Angel Schlesser Essential is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2005, created by Nathalie Lorson. Essential opens with Red Currant and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Rose, Violet, Peony, and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Angel Schlesser's Essential carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Angel Schlesser's Essential is a charmingly understated 'your skin but better' scent, loved for its clean, fresh allure but occasionally criticised for its subtle performance. Ideal for those who prefer their presence felt, not announced, though some perceive it as simply 'plain'.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Bright
  • Subtle
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Essential Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and subtle projection makes it perfect for office wear or casual daily use. While not a powerhouse, its intimate nature could suit a close-contact date, but it lacks the gravitas for formal events.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Essential opens with a lively burst of red currant and bergamot, a fresh overture that quickly ushers in a heart of delicate peony, romantic rose, and soft violet. The floral bouquet is airy and clean, subtly sweetened by freesia. It eventually settles into a grounding base of musky sandalwood, earthy vetiver, and clean cedar, providing a warm, woodsy embrace that lingers close to the skin.

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