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Essay by Vittorio (2023): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

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Essay by Vittorio

Fragrance / 2023

Essay

UNISEX

7.2/ 105 ratings

CitrusWoodyLeather

Powdery

Earthy

Released: 2023
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Not recorded

EssayVittorio

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Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Heart notes

Base notes

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

The character

Citrus

Woody

Leather

Powdery

Earthy

fresh spicy

mossy

musky

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

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity8.0 / 10

Sillage6.0 / 10

Value6.0 / 10

Community votes

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Summer

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Winter

Day100%

Night50%

Audience skew

Male33%
Female0%
Unisex67%

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Ratings & reviews

Community

7.2/10

Very Good

5 ratings

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Frequently asked

What does Essay by Vittorio smell like?+

Essay by Vittorio features a layered composition opening with Bergamot at the top, Oakmoss and Suede at the heart, White Musk in the base. The overall character is citrus, woody, leather.

What are the notes in Essay?+

Top notes: Bergamot. Heart notes: Oakmoss and Suede. Base notes: White Musk.

Is Essay for men or women?+

Essay by Vittorio is designed for both men and women (unisex).

When was Essay released?+

Essay by Vittorio was launched in 2023.

What fragrances are similar to Essay?+

Fragrances similar to Essay include Musk Melody by Vittorio, Intence Note Elegance by Lessar London, Reprise by Brocard / Брокард, Noir 7 by Fragrance World, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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Essay by Vittorio is a Woody fragrance for women and men. Essay was launched in 2023. Top note is Bergamot; middle notes are Oakmoss and Suede; base note is White Musk. Essay by Vittorio is a unisex woody-musky fragrance released in 2023. It opens with a fresh, clean note of bergamot, leading into a soft heart where suede and oakmoss create a subtly warm and composed character. In the base, white musk adds a light, airy trail that underscores the scent’s understated presence. Designed as an everyday fragrance, Essay aims for a quiet, unobtrusive profile while remaining distinctive through its combination of freshness, gentle warmth and musky softness. Its structure makes it suitable for a variety of situations, from professional settings to casual wear.