ESSNCE 2023 EDP

F £ Acquired

Sweet Cara

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ESSNCE Sweet Cara is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Sweet Cara opens with Peony, Almond, Pistachio, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Orchid, and Caramel, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. ESSNCE's Sweet Cara carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Sweet Cara is a loud gourmand with pistachio, almond, coconut and caramel over vanilla and sandalwood. It is rich and sugary with some floral relief from peony and jasmine. If you like dessert in your perfume, this delivers.
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  • Sweet
  • Gourmand
  • Cozy
  • Feminine
  • Inviting
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Sweet Cara 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

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

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

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

It opens with pistachio, blackcurrant, almond, coconut and peony, a nutty, creamy and slightly fruity mix that is already sweet. The heart moves to caramel, orchid and jasmine, adding a buttery sweetness with a soft floral touch. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood and musk make a smooth, warm and creamy finish. This is a sweet gourmand floral, indulgent and cosy, aimed at people who enjoy edible-smelling scents.

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