Loewe 1988 EDT

M ££ Acquired

Esencia pour Homme

by Olivier Cresp

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Loewe Esencia pour Homme is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1988, created by Olivier Cresp. Esencia pour Homme opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, Lemon, and Petitgrain, settles into a heart of Neroli, Pine, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Amber, and Cedar. Loewe's Esencia pour Homme carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

A divisive scent for sure: some find it a sublime, verdant forest, while others get nothing but pine cleaner or a dated, earthy mess. Its classic, masculine green-woody character is definitely for the confident wearer who appreciates a hint of old-school charm.
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Esencia pour Homme Eau de Toilette 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its strong, green-woody aromatic profile leans more towards formal and cooler weather occasions. While some find it versatile, its classic mature masculinity and solid performance make it less ideal for casual sports or daily office wear where discretion might be preferred.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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 opens with a sharp, invigorating burst of green and citrus, with bergamot, lemon, and juniper leading the charge. This quickly deepens into a rich, aromatic heart dominated by pine and fir resin, intertwined with floral hints of lavender and geranium. The dry down is a complex tapestry of warm woods like cedar and sandalwood, with earthy oakmoss, vetiver, and a subtle leather note providing a sophisticated, enduring base.

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