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Aromatic · 2008

The Essence

by Porsche Design
Rating3.9 ★ 360 votes
GenderMen
Year2008
AromaticWoodyFresh Spicy
Best for springDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
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Collection
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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 →
7 notes
topfirst impression
JuniperBlueberry
heartthe character
Pine TreePepperCoriander
basethe foundation
IncensePatchouli

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
48
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 →
40
intimateenormous
Price value67
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean86
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
AromaticWoodyFresh SpicyFruityWarm SpicyBalsamicPatchouliAmber
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 8
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Fruity
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Patchouli
Amber

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
7%
weak
24%
moderate
46%
long lasting
18%
eternal
5%
Sillage
intimate
15%
moderate
58%
strong
17%
enormous
10%
Season
spring
41%
summer
32%
fall
21%
winter
6%
Time of day
day
74%
night
26%
Gender
more female
3%
unisex
6%
more male
37%
male
54%
Value
way overpriced
5%
overpriced
6%
ok
31%
good value
34%
great value
24%

Smells similar

by scent profile
83% match
Acqua di Gio Profumo Special Blend Giorgio Armani
Giorgio Armani
aromaticmarine
82% match
Power by 50 Cent 50 Cent
50 Cent
fresh spicyherbal
81% match
Gypsy Water Byredo
Byredo
woodybalsamic
81% match
Sound Of The Brave Diesel
Diesel
woodybalsamic

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

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

JuniperBlueberryBlack PepperCorianderPine TreePatchouliIncense
topheartbase

Signature pair: Juniper and Coriander

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In plain words

The main accords of The Essence are aromatic and woody. It opens with Juniper and Blueberry, reveals Pine Tree and Pepper at its heart, and dries down to Incense and Patchouli. It lasts a moderate time and projects moderately; people reach for it in spring, mostly by day.

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