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Fragrance / 2009

Narciso Rodriguez

Essence

Name: Essence
Brand: Narciso Rodriguez
Rating: 7.9 (2504 reviews)

FEMININE

7.9/ 102,504 ratings

FloralWoodyFresh

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Fragrance / 2009

Narciso Rodriguez

Essence

FEMININE

7.9/ 102,504 ratings

FloralWoodyFresh

Powdery

Earthy

Released: 2009
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Alberto Morillas

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Recorded notes

Rose Musk Benzoin Iris

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Floral

Woody

Fresh

Powdery

Earthy

Synthetic

amber

iris

musky

rose

violet

Recorded accords. Strength is shown only where it is available.

How it wears

Performance

How it wears

Longevity6.8 / 10

Sillage4.8 / 10

Value5.5 / 10

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Seasons

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Day100%

Night31%

Audience skew

Male1%
Female77%
Unisex22%

By scent profile

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Ratings & reviews

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2,504 ratings

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About Narciso Rodriguez

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The people behind the scent

The perfumers

Alberto Morillas

Master perfumer Alberto Morillas is the first perfumer in history to receive the Fragrance Foundation's presti

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Frequently asked

What does Essence by Narciso Rodriguez smell like?+

Essence by Narciso Rodriguez features notes of Rose, Musk, Benzoin, and Iris. The overall character is floral, woody, fresh.

What are the notes in Essence?+

The notes in Essence include Rose, Musk, Benzoin, and Iris.

Is Essence for men or women?+

Essence by Narciso Rodriguez is designed for women.

Who created Essence?+

Essence was created by Alberto Morillas for Narciso Rodriguez.

When was Essence released?+

Essence by Narciso Rodriguez was launched in 2009.

What fragrances are similar to Essence?+

Fragrances similar to Essence include Essence Iridescent by Narciso Rodriguez, Essence Eau De Musc by Narciso Rodriguez, Essence In Color by Narciso Rodriguez, Narciso Rodriguez for Her Extrait de Parfum by Narciso Rodriguez, based on shared notes and scent profile.

Essence by Narciso Rodriguez is a Floral fragrance for women. Essence was launched in 2009. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. The fragrance features Musk, Iris, Rose and Benzoin. After very successful edition for women, Narciso Rodriguez for Her, as well as its companion Narciso Rodriguez for Him, and their reinterpretations with mirror effect from 2008, Essence for women, is presented to the market in 2009.Airy and floral Essence was introduced as a limited edition, announced as very sexy, with pure, fresh and complete sunlight effect, decorated with a collage of rose, iris and amber and a musk base, created of Narciso Rodriguez' favourite ingredients, which bring a feeling of pleasure.Essence was developed by Alberto Morillas (Firmenich), as a powdery-musky fragrance based on aromas of powdery iris, rose petals, benzoin balm surrounded with modern accords of musk.Its flacon is created of glass, it is gently rounded and has mirror effect. Creator of the bottle is Ross Lovegrove, who found inspiration in the first edition for women, Narciso Rodriguez for Her, showing the new edition as a modern, futuristic and very sensual solution which follows the composition. The new bottle exhibits modern beauty.The perfume is available as 50 and 100 ml EDP, with an accompanying body care collection which encompasses 200 ml body lotion, 200 ml bath and 100 ml deo spray.