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The Essence, David Beckham
Citrus · 2012

The Essence

by David Beckham
Rating3.9 ★ 401 votes
GenderMen
Year2012
CitrusFruityOzonic
Best for summerDaytime wear
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
9 notes
topfirst impression
GrapefruitViolet LeafLavender
heartthe character
ApplePineappleCardamom
basethe foundation
Kashmir WoodPatchouliTonka Bean

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8 · +2 more
CitrusFruityOzonicAromaticWarm SpicyAquaticLavenderFresh Spicy
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 10
Citrus
Fruity
Ozonic
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Aquatic
Lavender
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Sweet

Community profile

community votes
Season
spring
39%
summer
45%
fall
11%
winter
6%
Time of day
day
83%
night
17%

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by scent profile
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85% match
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citrussmoky
84% match
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citrusozonic
84% match
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fruitytropical

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

LavenderGrapefruitViolet LeafCardamomApplePineapplePatchouliTonka BeanKashmir Wood
topheartbase

Signature pair: Apple and Pineapple

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In plain words

The main accords of The Essence are citrus and fruity. It opens with Grapefruit and Violet Leaf, reveals Apple and Pineapple at its heart, and dries down to Kashmir Wood and Patchouli. People reach for it in spring and summer, mostly by day.

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