Loewe 2018 EDP

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Esencia

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Loewe Esencia is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Esencia opens with Lavender, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Oakmoss. Loewe's Esencia carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

If Aventus had a smoother, more refined sibling with a taste for the outdoors, this would be it. A true 'gentleman's Aventus' that many say outshines the original, this is a crowd-pleaser for those who appreciate natural, quality ingredients. Just don't expect beast-mode performance.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Classic
  • Elegant
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Esencia Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lavender100%
Baseas listed
Oakmoss33%
Sandalwood33%
Vetiver33%

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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate sillage and natural, fresh-woody profile make it highly versatile for daily wear, including the office. While elegant enough for formal settings, its lack of 'beast mode' projection might be understated for a big event. It's a fantastic everyday reach, but not ideal for sport due to its more composed character.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

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

About

Loewe Esencia EDP opens with a vibrant, albeit fleeting, freshness before settling into a deep, earthy heart. Vetiver offers a dry, grassy elegance, beautifully complemented by the damp, green embrace of oakmoss. Lavender provides a subtle, aromatic lift, while sandalwood grounds the composition with a creamy, woody warmth in the dry-down, avoiding any cloying sweetness.

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