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Essence by Marc Jacobs

Women 2003

Description

Essence by Marc Jacobs is an oriental floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2003, this composition features an olfactive pyramid that begins with freesia, bergamot, and spices as top notes; the heart reveals gardenia, orange blossom, iris, and Turkish rose; and the base settles on musk, benzoin, balsam of Peru, and sandalwood.

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When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 11%
  • Spring 43%
  • Summer 27%
  • Autumn 19%
  • Day 57%
  • Night 43%

Key notes

Community

144 votes

  • Positive 83%
  • Negative 13%
  • Neutral 4.2%
positive reviews 144 community votes
LongevityModerate SillageModerate Best momentSpring CharacterFeminine

The olfactory pyramid

A guide to the opening, heart and lasting trail of the fragrance.

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In the collection

Tied for the lead I own it / I want it

361 votes

Season

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Leading answer Spring

79 votes

Time of day

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Leading answer Day

60 votes

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Fragrance profile

About Essence

Main accord white-floral Year 2003 Gender Women

Essence by Marc Jacobs is an oriental floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2003, this composition features an olfactive pyramid that begins with freesia, bergamot, and spices as top notes; the heart reveals gardenia, orange blossom, iris, and Turkish rose; and the base settles on musk, benzoin, balsam of Peru, and sandalwood.

Flowers Spices White flowers Resins and balsams Musk, amber and animalic Woods and mosses

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Longevity

Leading answer Moderate

26 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Moderate

34 votes

Character

Leading answer Traditionally feminine

4 votes

Value perception

Tied for the lead A little expensive / Good value

5 votes

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