Yohji Yamamoto 2013 Edp

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Yohji Essential

by Olivier Pescheux

Yohji Yamamoto Yohji Essential is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Olivier Pescheux. Yohji Essential opens with Gardenia, Chamomile, Galbanum, and Clove, settles into a heart of Rose, and dries down to a base of Labdanum, Patchouli, Oakmoss, and Musk. Yohji Yamamoto's Yohji Essential carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair, but if you're into unique, sophisticated chypres, Yohji Essential could be your next obsession. It's not for the faint of heart, but those who 'get' it absolutely adore its enigmatic charm.
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Warm
Yohji Essential Eau de Parfum bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 6%
Floral 38%
Fruity 2%
Green 15%
Sweet 17%
Warm 9%
Woody 8%
Earthy 20%
Animalic 10%
Fresh 11%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its unique, complex profile, along with mentions of it being 'powerful' and 'long-lasting,' suggests it's best suited for evenings and cooler weather. While potentially too bold for some office environments, its sophistication makes it excellent for dates and formal events.

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About

Yohji Essential unfurls with a bitter-green opening of galbanum and grapefruit, immediately setting a distinctive, almost vintage tone. Chamomile and clove add a surprising herbal-spicy warmth before a classic rose heart emerges. The dry down is a deep, mossy embrace of labdanum, patchouli, and oakmoss, grounding the fragrance in an earthy, slightly animalic richness that lingers beautifully.