ESSNCE 2024 EDP

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Carashmellow

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ESSNCE Carashmellow is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024. Carashmellow opens with Milk and Caramel, settles into a heart of Tonka Bean and Honey, and dries down to a base of Vanilla and Clean Musk. ESSNCE's Carashmellow carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Divisive, potent, and a total crowd-pleaser for some, Carashmellow is a budget-friendly gourmand beast. Just be ready for people to ask if there are fresh bakes in the room.
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  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Bold
  • Sweet
  • Comforting
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Carashmellow Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Caramel55%
Milk45%
Heartas listed
Honey51%
Tonka Bean49%
Baseas listed
Vanilla67%
Clean Musk33%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

With strong sillage and long-lasting performance, this scent is a bit much for the office but perfect for casual outings or date nights. Its gourmand nature isn't suited for formal events or sports, where lighter, fresher scents are preferred.

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

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

Carashmellow opens with a creamy, almost lactonic caramel, swiftly followed by a rich, warm heart of honey and tonka bean. The dry down settles into a deliciously sweet vanilla, supported by a clean musk that prevents it from becoming cloying. It's a comforting, edible scent that evokes freshly baked goods and cozy evenings.

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