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Fragrance / 2015

Esscentual Alchemy

Helena

Name: Helena
Brand: Esscentual Alchemy
Rating: 7.3 (4 reviews)

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7.3/ 104 ratings

WoodyPowderyEarthy

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Fragrance / 2015

Esscentual Alchemy

Helena

UNISEX

7.3/ 104 ratings

WoodyPowderyEarthy

amber

fresh spicy

Released: 2015
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Amanda Feeley

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

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The character

Woody

Powdery

Earthy

amber

fresh spicy

iris

warm spicy

white floral

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How it wears

Performance

How it wears

Longevity8.0 / 10

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7.3/10

Very Good

4 ratings

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Frequently asked

What does Helena by Esscentual Alchemy smell like?+

Helena by Esscentual Alchemy features a layered composition opening with Clary Sage, Black Pepper, and Marjoram at the top, Jasmine and Rose at the heart, Sandalwood, Myrrh, and Labdanum in the base. The overall character is woody, powdery, earthy.

What are the notes in Helena?+

Top notes: Clary Sage, Black Pepper, and Marjoram. Heart notes: Jasmine and Rose. Base notes: Sandalwood, Myrrh, Labdanum, Orris Root, Tolu Balsam, and Olibanum.

Is Helena for men or women?+

Helena by Esscentual Alchemy is designed for both men and women (unisex).

Who created Helena?+

Helena was created by Amanda Feeley for Esscentual Alchemy.

When was Helena released?+

Helena by Esscentual Alchemy was launched in 2015.

What fragrances are similar to Helena?+

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