It’s Essential by Rasasi
Men 2023
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Description
It's Essential by Rasasi is an aromatic fragrance for men. Launched in 2023, this composition features top notes of orange, bergamot, and pear; a heart of geranium, lavender, magnolia, and jasmine; and a base of cedar, vanilla, cinnamon, and tobacco.
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
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What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
251 votes
Season
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Time of day
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About It’s Essential
It’s Essential by Rasasi is an aromatic fragrance for men. Launched in 2023, this composition features top notes of orange, bergamot, and pear; a heart of geranium, lavender, magnolia, and jasmine; and a base of cedar, vanilla, cinnamon, and tobacco.
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
199 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
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Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
198 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Excellent value
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11 reviews
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Perfect fragrance, an all-rounder that stole my heart even though I already own it. It’s a dupe of YSL L’Homme Ultime, a little-known fact, and it works like a charm in intense heat. Not cloying, smells great in the air. Rasasi makes rich fresh scents, but everyone uses Hawas and Hawas Ice. Here, you smell good without smelling like anyone else. 8/10.
The ideal perfume, an all-rounder that stole my heart, even though I already own it. It’s a dupe of YSL L’Homme Ultime, a little-known fact, and it works like luxury in intense heat. It’s not cloying; it smells rich in the air. Rasasi makes rich fresh scents, but everyone uses Hawas and Hawas Ice. Here, you smell good without smelling like anyone else. 8/10.
The citrus opening is the best part, pity it lasts only 20 minutes and shifts to a floral that doesn’t fully convince me. For $12, it’s not a bad option and most people will love it. In my case, expectations exceeded reality. A shame.
The citrus opening is the best part, but it lasts only 20 minutes before turning into a floral note that doesn’t really work for me. For $12, it’s not bad, and I think most people will love it. In my case, the hype exceeded the reality. What a shame.
Rasasi never misses; it reminds me of three rich fragrances: YSL L’Homme Ultime, a bit of Natura, and a touch of Geranium, Lavender, Bergamot, Cedar, and Vetiver like Terre d’Hermès. On my skin, it lasts 7 hours. It’s subtle, smells like a clean shirt, neat, and attractive. Maybe it won’t suit others, but for me, citrus notes are hard to stick with—even Acqua di Gio—and this Rasasi definitely sticks.
Rasasi never fails; it reminds me of three rich perfumes: YSL Ultime, a bit of Natura, and Paz, with touches of geranium, lavender, bergamot, cedar, and vetiver like Terre d’Hermès. On my skin, it lasts 7 hours, fine, smelling like a clean shirt, neat, and attractive. Maybe it won’t suit others, but for me, citrus notes usually struggle to stick—even Acqua di Gio doesn’t hold well, but this Rasasi stays strong.
It unifies the floral, geranium (it doesn’t smell like rose as some say), from its unisex facet with a masculine, woody, and almost soapy base. The listed notes aren’t accurate; check the official website or competitors starting with P. It has staying power: starts bright, gains strength, and ends aromatic. Versatile, tasty for men, and attractive for women. Well-executed, it creates addiction. Recommended, good price and scent; it seems to trick you into thinking it doesn’t last long, but it performs amazingly. Suitable for all year, daytime, and any occasion. This review doesn’t consider the YSL inspiration (I haven’t smelled it, and it’s already discontinued). Affordable price, it’s recent, and few reviewers mention it. Don’t stick with the old versions; smell before reformulation. Top: orange, bergamot, pear. Heart: geranium, lavender, magnolia, jasmine. Base: cinnamon, cardamom, tobacco, guaiac, vanilla, cedar. It also emulates Very Valentino, Ganymide, and the pre-reformulated Drakkar Noir.
It unifies the florals, the geranium (doesn’t smell like rose as some say), from its unisex facet with a masculine, woody, clean, almost soapy base. The listed notes aren’t accurate; check the official website or competitors starting with P. It has staying power: starts bright, gains strength, and ends aromatic. Versatile, tasty for men, and attractive for women. Well-executed, creates addiction. Recommended, good price and scent; it seems like a trick to think it doesn’t last long but performs a lot. Suitable for all year, daytime, and any occasion. This review doesn’t consider the YSL inspiration (I haven’t smelled it and it’s discontinued). Accessible price, it’s recent, and few reviewers mention it. Don’t stick with the old ones; smell before reformulation. Top: orange, bergamot, pear. Heart: geranium, lavender, magnolia, jasmine. Base: cinnamon, cardamom, tobacco, guaiac, vanilla, cedar. It also emulates Very Valentino, Ganymide, and pre-reformulated Drakkar Noir.
It’s Essential Rasasi: One of the best clean or barbershop fragrances in the world. Reminiscent of the legendary YSL L’Homme Ultime, but Rasasi blends white flowers like jasmine and lavender that dominate the aromatic show from the start. It’s super masculine, clean, and captivating—the scent of clean masculinity. Agile, light, dynamic, sophisticated, modern, unique, and spectacular. A fragrance I beg not to disappear; it makes a difficult day pleasant and the gray enjoyable. It stands out in any climate or occasion. Perfect for feeling comfortable, happy, calm, and complete. It represents masculinity in a practical, impeccable, positive, authentic, and sublime way. Versatile usage, any time of day or event, pure joy. For the price and scent, it’s a must for men of good taste. Rating: 28 to 30 years and up. Scent: 11. Projection: moderate (2 hours). Longevity: 6 hours. Recommended.
It’s Essential Rasasi: For me, one of the best clean or barbershop fragrances in the world. It recalls the legendary YSL L’Homme Ultime, but here Rasasi mixes white flowers like jasmine and lavender that dominate the aromatic show from the start. It’s super masculine, clean, and captivating—the scent of clean masculinity. Agile, light, dynamic, sophisticated, modern, unique, and spectacular. A fragrance I beg not to disappear; it makes a difficult day pleasant and gray days enjoyable. Stands out in any climate or occasion. To feel comfortable, happy, calm, and complete. It represents masculinity in a practical, impeccable, positive, authentic, and sublime way. Versatile usage, any time of day or event, pure joy. For the scent and price, it’s a must for men of good taste. Range: 28 to 30 years and up. Scent: 11. Projection: moderate (2h). Longevity: 6h. Recommended.
Where to get it? Can’t find it anywhere in Spain.