Paul Smith 2015 EDT

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Essential

by Hamid Merati-Kashani

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Paul Smith Essential is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2015, created by Hamid Merati-Kashani. Essential opens with Ozonic Notes, settles into a heart of Orange, Lavender, Rosemary, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Patchouli. Paul Smith's Essential carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Essential is a clean, herbal Eau de Toilette with lavender, rosemary and sage over patchouli and cedar. Simple, fresh and masculine, it is a no-risk everyday scent.
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Essential 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with a clean, fresh aroma, make it suitable for office and casual wear without being overpowering. The 'after shower' feel mentioned by some reviews further supports its versatility for everyday situations.

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

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Limonene from Orange
  • 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

Essential opens with ozonic notes, giving a clean, airy first impression. The heart is aromatic, with lavender, orange, rosemary and sage. The base is patchouli, cedar and musk, soft and woody. It is a fresh, herbal Eau de Toilette that stays tidy and approachable throughout.

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