M
Floral · 2011

Delicate Essence

Rating3.8 ★ 142 votes
GenderWomen
Year2011
Best for springDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
Collection

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 →
8 notes
heartthe character
basethe foundation

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
-
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
52
intimateenormous
Price value-
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean-
femininemasculine

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
FloralRoseFreshMuskyPowderySoft SpicyWoodyAquatic
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 8
Floral
Rose
Fresh
Musky
Powdery
Soft Spicy
Woody
Aquatic

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
15%
weak
19%
moderate
28%
long lasting
17%
eternal
21%
Sillage
intimate
20%
moderate
35%
strong
15%
enormous
31%
Season
spring
52%
summer
42%
fall
3%
winter
3%
Time of day
day
94%
night
6%
Gender
female
82%
more female
18%
Value
ok
38%
good value
63%

Smells similar

by scent profile

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

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

Pink PepperLotusAfrican Oran…RosePeonyMuskAmberWoody Notes
topheartbase

Signature pair: Lotus and Woody Notes

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In plain words

The main accords of Delicate Essence are floral and rose. It opens with Lotus and Pink Pepper, reveals Peony and Rose at its heart, and dries down to Musk and Woodsy Notes. It projects strongly; people reach for it in spring and summer, mostly by day.

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