Fendi 1996 Edp

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Life Essence

Fendi Life Essence is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1996. The fragrance opens with Cardamom, Coriander, Bergamot, and Lemon, settles into a heart of Bay Leaf, Jasmine, Cypress, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, and Cedar.

Our verdict on Life Essence: Acquired

This one's a forgotten gem and the internet's in a tizzy trying to find a dupe. It's an absolute crowd-pleaser that screams 90s Italian elegance, a clean, woody-citrus scent that punches above its weight in charm and versatility. Shame it's discontinued.
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  • Confident
  • Clean
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Fresh
Life Essence Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 20%
Floral 11%
Fruity 2%
Green 16%
Sweet 8%
Warm 15%
Woody 29%
Earthy 12%
Animalic 1%
Fresh 22%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Aromatic
100%
Woody
88%
Citrus
75%
Fresh Spicy
69%
Warm Spicy
53%

Notes

Top Notes

Lemon 24% Bergamot 23% Coriander 20% Cardamom 18% Mandarin 15%

Heart Notes

Cypress 35% Bay Leaf 29% Geranium 18% Jasmine 18%

Base Notes

Sandalwood 40% Oakmoss 32% Cedar 28%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal Sport

Its fresh, clean, and moderate performance makes it suitable for office and casual wear without being overpowering. The sophisticated woody-aromatic profile also lends itself well to date nights and semi-formal events, though more potent options exist for strictly formal settings.

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About

Life Essence opens with a bright, zesty burst of citrus from bergamot, lemon, and mandarin, keenly spiced by cardamom and coriander. The heart reveals a green, aromatic accord with bay leaf, crisp cypress, and a floral hint of geranium and jasmine. It settles into a refined, earthy base of creamy sandalwood, grounding oakmoss, and dry cedar, creating a smoothly blended, fresh woody aroma.

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