M
Woody · 2011

Exotic Essence

Rating3.9 ★ 221 votes
GenderWomen
Year2011
Best for fallDaytime 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 →
10 notes
topfirst impression
basethe foundation

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
46
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 →
38
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 →
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WoodyPowderyAmberFruityVanillaPatchouliWarm SpicySweet
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 8
Woody
Powdery
Amber
Fruity
Vanilla
Patchouli
Warm Spicy
Sweet

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
19%
weak
13%
moderate
44%
long lasting
15%
eternal
9%
Sillage
intimate
30%
moderate
42%
strong
13%
enormous
15%
Season
spring
20%
summer
20%
fall
40%
winter
20%
Time of day
day
55%
night
45%
Gender
female
47%
more female
18%
unisex
35%
Value
way overpriced
4%
overpriced
12%
ok
23%
good value
23%
great value
38%

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

Mandarin Ora…PeachPatchouliRoseWoody NotesLilyMuskVanillaSandalwoodAmber
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Signature pair: Peach and Lily

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In plain words

The main accords of Exotic Essence are woody and powdery. It opens with Peach and Mandarin Orange, reveals Woodsy Notes and Patchouli at its heart, and dries down to Amber and Sandalwood. It lasts a moderate time and projects moderately; people reach for it in autumn, day or night.

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