Fragrances inspired by Esencia Eau de Parfum

The original Esencia Loewe
Inspired by Esencia Divain

The two side by side

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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Sandalwood, Vetiver, Oakmoss

The main difference

Without basil and bergamot

What they share

Shares 2 of its 4 notes, including Lavender, Vetiver

The main difference

Adds patchouli and thyme, drops oakmoss and sandalwood

What they share

Shares 2 of its 6 notes, including Lavender, Vetiver

The main difference

Adds ambrette and cedar, drops oakmoss and sandalwood

What they share

Shares 2 of its 6 notes, including Lavender, Vetiver

The main difference

Adds ambrette and cedar, drops oakmoss and sandalwood

What they share

Shares 2 of its 6 notes, including Lavender, Vetiver

The main difference

Adds ambrette and cedar, drops oakmoss and sandalwood

What they share

Shares 2 of its 6 notes, including Lavender, Vetiver

The main difference

Adds ambrette and cedar, drops oakmoss and sandalwood

What they share

Shares 2 of its 8 notes, including Lavender, Oakmoss

The main difference

Adds freesia and mandarin, drops sandalwood and vetiver

What they share

Shares 2 of its 6 notes, including Lavender, Vetiver

The main difference

Adds ambrette and cedar, drops oakmoss and sandalwood

Scent profile

Esencia EDP the original Esencia EDP inspired by

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How we judge a match

We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.

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