S.T. Dupont 2000 EDT

M ££ Favourite

Essence Pure Pour Homme

Share
Card A shareable image of this fragrance - its verdict, notes and profile. Save or copy it to post anywhere.

S.T. Dupont Essence Pure Pour Homme is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2000. Essence Pure Pour Homme opens with Grapefruit, Mandarin, Coriander, and Rosemary, settles into a heart of Iris, Lavender, and Bamboo, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Cypress. S.T. Dupont's Essence Pure Pour Homme carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A cult classic 'cheapie' that punches well above its weight. Folks rave about its clean, soothing freshness, though some find it a tad one-dimensional. It's a proper hidden gem if you can still snap it up for a decent price.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
Check price on → Check prices ↓
Essence Pure 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.

ScentArt

ScentArt Explorer What is ScentArt?

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
Also Works:
Date Sport

Given its fresh, clean, and non-offensive profile with moderate sillage, Essence Pure is ideal for office and casual wear. While some reviews suggest it can be elegant enough for formal settings, its light nature makes it less suited for truly formal occasions or high-impact date nights, though it's perfect for warm-weather casual outings.

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
  • 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

Essence Pure opens with a lively burst of grapefruit and mandarin, sharpened by rosemary and a hint of spicy coriander. The heart introduces a unique, mellow bamboo with soft iris and calming lavender, giving it a delicate yet distinct presence. It settles into a warm, quietly woody base of musk, amber, cedar, and cypress, providing unexpected depth to its fresh character.

Similar

Compare & Pair

Layer

Wear two at once. See what layers well with Essence Pure Pour Homme Eau de Toilette - the blends worth trying, and how each one scores.

Complement

Round out the rotation. See what complements Essence Pure Pour Homme Eau de Toilette - fragrances that pair with it, worn side by side.

Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom ·

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Drawn from community reviews and editor-reviewed before publishing on . See our methodology and disclosure policy.