Jesús del Pozo 1996 EDP

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Esencia de Duende

by Alberto Morillas

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Jesús del Pozo Esencia de Duende is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1996, created by Alberto Morillas. Esencia de Duende opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Hyacinth, Rose, Jasmine, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Mahogany. Jesús del Pozo's Esencia de Duende carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This discontinued 'elf Juice' is a divisive one. Fans adore its ethereal magic and nostalgic charm, hailing it as a unique masterpiece. Critics, however, dismiss it as generic, too light, and lacking the oomph needed to stand out. It's truly a love-it-or-leave-it scent.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
  • Bright
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Esencia de Duende 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:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it ideal for a casual day or office wear. While some find it romantic, its perceived poor longevity and limited sillage mean it struggles for impact in formal or date settings, often requiring frequent reapplication.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Imagine stepping into a serene, sun-drenched forest where citrus groves meet dewy floral meadows. Esencia de Duende opens with a bright, crisp burst of bergamot, grapefruit, and mandarin, gently spiced by coriander. The heart blossoms into a watery floral blend of lotus, lily of the valley, and jasmine, with hints of hyacinth and rose adding delicate sweetness. It dries down to a clean, understated base of vetiver, sandalwood, cedar, and mahogany, evoking an earthy, woody resonance without ever feeling heavy.

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