Brioni 2020 EDP

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Essentiel

by Michel Almairac

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Brioni Essentiel is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Michel Almairac. Essentiel opens with Bergamot and Green Tea, settles into a heart of Pepper, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Brioni's Essentiel carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Essentiel combines modern freshness with classic sophistication, making it an excellent choice for the confident, contemporary man.
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  • Confident
  • Fresh
  • Modern
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Essentiel Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot53%
Green Tea47%
Heartas listed
Pepper100%
Baseas listed
Cedar30%
Patchouli26%
Sandalwood26%
Musk19%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

Essentiel's warm and spicy accords make it suitable for cooler weather, but its citrusy freshness also allows for spring and lighter summer wear.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its balanced projection is ideal for office or date use, offering enough presence without overwhelming the space.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • 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

Essentiel by Brioni opens with a burst of citrus freshened by crisp green notes. As it unfolds, a heart of sophisticated spice blends with herbal undertones, before settling into a warm, woody base that exudes elegance. Green tea and pepper keep the woods clean and dry rather than heavy, which makes it an unusually office-safe woody. Expect around five hours, and it is versatile enough to wear year round.

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