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Rituals

L'Essentiel

Name: L'Essentiel
Brand: Rituals
Rating: 7.9 (501 reviews)

UNISEX

7.9/ 10501 ratings

CitrusWoodySpicy

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Fragrance / 2022

Rituals

L'Essentiel

UNISEX

7.9/ 10501 ratings

CitrusWoodySpicy

Fresh

Sweet

Released: 2022
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Not recorded

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Recorded notes

Sandalwood Cardamom Patchouli

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

The character

Citrus

Woody

Spicy

Fresh

Sweet

Powdery

Earthy

aromatic

balsamic

patchouli

soft spicy

warm spicy

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

How it wears

Performance

How it wears

Longevity5.6 / 10

Sillage3.6 / 10

Value6.9 / 10

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Seasons

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Day93%

Night100%

Audience skew

Male84%
Female1%
Unisex15%

By scent profile

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No. 19 Sandal Wood & Patchouli

Woody

Scent match76%

Shares sandalwood, cardamom, patchouli; Woody, Powdery, Earthy accords

Shares sandalwood, patchouli; Woody, Earthy, balsamic accords

La Closerie Des Parfums

Patchouli Canelle

Floral

Scent match75%

Shares sandalwood, patchouli; Woody, Powdery, balsamic accords

Shares sandalwood, patchouli; Citrus, Woody, Fresh accords

Shares patchouli; Woody, Sweet, Earthy accords

Shares sandalwood; Woody, Spicy, Sweet accords

Shares patchouli; Citrus, Woody, Earthy accords

Shares cardamom; Citrus, Woody, Powdery accords

Shares sandalwood, patchouli; Woody, Earthy, balsamic accords

Shares sandalwood; Citrus, Woody, Sweet accords

Shares patchouli; Citrus, Woody, Earthy accords

Budget

Citrus, Woody, Spicy accords

Ratings & reviews

Community

7.9/10

Excellent

501 ratings

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Frequently asked

What does L'Essentiel by Rituals smell like?+

L'Essentiel by Rituals features notes of Sandalwood, Cardamom, and Patchouli. The overall character is citrus, woody, spicy.

What are the notes in L'Essentiel?+

The notes in L'Essentiel include Sandalwood, Cardamom, and Patchouli.

Is L'Essentiel for men or women?+

L'Essentiel by Rituals is designed for both men and women (unisex).

When was L'Essentiel released?+

L'Essentiel by Rituals was launched in 2022.

What fragrances are similar to L'Essentiel?+

Fragrances similar to L'Essentiel include No. 19 Sandal Wood & Patchouli by Rituals, Patchouli by Les Essentiels, Patchouli Canelle by La Closerie Des Parfums, White Patchouli by Rituals, based on shared notes and scent profile.

L'Essentiel by Rituals is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. L'Essentiel was launched in 2022. The fragrance features Sandalwood, Cardamom and Patchouli. "Awaken your mind and get a motivational boost with this aromatic, spicy eau de parfum. The radiant freshness of cardamom lifts the warm, spicy note of patchouli and creamy tones of sandalwood. Created using Power Recharge Technology, designed to make you feel revitalised." -Brand website.