Emanuel Ungaro 1987 EDP

F ££ Acquired

Senso

by Jacques Polge

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Emanuel Ungaro Senso is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1987, created by Jacques Polge. Senso opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Rose, Jasmine, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Emanuel Ungaro's Senso carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Divisive yet captivating, Senso is a bold 80s floral that demands attention. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who get it, it's a nostalgic gem that oozes confidence.
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Senso 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With strong sillage and a rich, complex profile, Senso is best reserved for evenings and special occasions where its presence can be appreciated. It's too assertive for most office environments but makes a statement on a date or at a formal event, especially in cooler weather.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Senso opens with a juicy burst of plum and peach, sweetened by mandarin, before a rich bouquet of tuberose, ylang-ylang, and carnation takes centre stage. The floral heart is bolstered by a warm, opulent base of amber, patchouli, and cinnamon, with creamy sandalwood and a touch of vanilla rounding out the experience. It's complex, a bit spicy, and unequivocally vintage.

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