ESSNCE 2023 EDP

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Absolu Vanilla

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ESSNCE Absolu Vanilla is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Absolu Vanilla opens with Jasmine and Vanilla, settles into a heart of Tonka Bean, and dries down to a base of Brown Sugar, Woody Notes, Musk, and Amber. ESSNCE's Absolu Vanilla carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Absolu Vanilla is a boozy, brown sugar delight that's perfect for layering or standing alone. It's a mature, smoky vanilla that's garnered a lot of love, though some wish its moderate performance was a bit more assertive.
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  • Sensual
  • Cozy
  • Modern
  • Sophisticated
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Absolu Vanilla 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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and warm, inviting character make it suitable for dates and casual outings without being overwhelming. While it lean towards day use by some, its sweetness and depth make it less ideal for formal settings or sports, but can work in a not-too-strict office environment.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated ESSNCE says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Opens with an intriguing, slightly smoky vanilla, where the sweetness of jasmine is quickly deepened by a rich shot of tonka bean. As it settles, a warm, caramelised brown sugar accord emerges, blending seamlessly with resinous amber and subtle woody notes. A whisper of musk and patchouli adds a sophisticated, slightly boozy depth to the creamy vanilla base, making it feel more grown-up than gourmand.

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