L'Erbolario 2015 EDP

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Frescaessenza

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L'Erbolario Frescaessenza is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015. Frescaessenza opens with Mandarin, Lime, Petitgrain, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Iris, Lilac, and Grasse Rose Absolute, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, and Clean Musk. L'Erbolario's Frescaessenza carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A surprisingly sophisticated citrus-wood scent that punches well above its price tag. It's a fresh, clean, and entirely unisex crowd-pleaser that evokes Italian summers, though some find it a bit too chemical or simply 'nice' rather than 'wow'.
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  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
  • Subtle
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Frescaessenza 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its fresh and inoffensive profile, make it ideal for casual wear and the office. It's too light for formal events, but its clean, invigorating nature suits daytime activities and even light 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

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

Frescaessenza opens with a zesty, bright burst of lime and mandarin, sharpened by a touch of peppery greenness from petitgrain. This invigorating citrus then mellows into a refined floral heart where powdery iris and delicate lilac intertwine with a soft Grasse rose. The dry-down is a beautifully clean and smooth blend of cedar and sandalwood, grounded by a subtle, fresh musk that lingers softly on the skin.

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