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Duende
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Duende by Jesús Del Pozo is a floral fragrance for women. Launched in 1992, the nose behind this composition is Olivier Cresp. The top notes are linden flower, melon, bergamot, and mandarin; the heart notes are mimosa, jasmine, and ylang-ylang; and the base notes are absinthe, thyme, cedar, and sandalwood.
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Salida
linden blossom
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Corazón
mimosa
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Base
Wormwood (Absinthe)
Comunidad
557 votos
- Positivo 77%
- Negativo 20%
- Neutral 3.1%
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Super fresh and summery fragrance. Soft aroma that lingers. Ideal for women who aren’t looking for loud or cloying perfumes. Great for casual daytime wear.
I picked this up yesterday and it delivers: super fresh, very feminine, and lasts all day, though it fades a bit by the four-hour mark. Perfect for everyday mornings. I gifted it to my mom, a simple and romantic teacher; she and I both love its sibling, Esencia de Duende, even more because it smells better. It has herbal notes like a cologne with jasmine. It reminds me of Tommy Girl and Noa by Cacharel—it’s a ’90s cologne: neither outdated nor daring, but sophisticated, feminine, and retro. Being retro means it’s been around for over a decade and doesn’t smell old, unlike those perfumed talcs that used to come with body powder.
Although this perfume is fresh, don’t wear it in summer because it doesn’t feel cold, but rather powdery; perfumes like this can make you feel dirty in temperate climates, so I recommend it only for women working in air-conditioned environments… It’s not a sport scent.
I’d describe it as jasmine with a touch of talc, leaving a very fresh trail for daily wear. It’s rich and generally ‘correct.’ Perfect for any informal occasion; it doesn’t overwhelm but is noticeable and pleases almost everyone. I used it years ago and it’s a discreet, rich option for the office with good longevity. I’d buy it again.
I’d describe it as a jasmine and talc blend that leaves a very fresh trail for daily wear. It’s a rich, generally ‘correct’ perfume. Perfect for any casual occasion; it’s not overpowering but clearly noticeable and very pleasant for most. I wore it a few years ago and it seems like a discreet, rich option for the office with great longevity. I’d buy it again.
It’s not quite my usual style, but I have to say I like it. I have a lovely mini bottle and detect a delicate floral scent with an incredibly intense trail—just be careful when applying it. It has that powdery ‘bouquet of talc’ smell everyone mentioned. I feel it’s perfect for spring and autumn at any time of day, while in summer I think it’s better for evening wear since it can be overwhelming, though that intensity fades and becomes more subtle and pleasant. Despite its strength, it’s a fresh, slightly floral fragrance that’s mostly powdery and very green, giving it an ideal freshness as a palate cleanser to relax or when you don’t want to smell too sweet or trendy.
I tried this perfume in several miniatures and have to say it smelled like herbal and citrus fabric softener, very clean.
Duende by J. Del Pozo is like a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow rarer these days than finding a needle in a haystack. I bought two bottles: this one and its younger sibling Essence of Duende. It’s mind-blowing: it evokes the green of damp forest grasses mixed with mosses on rotting logs a wonderful green woody and earthy scent. Its ingredients make it unique; I searched for similar notes among current gourmands but found nothing. It’s an escape into the woods: humidity leaves trunks wood and faint traces of berries. On my skin I perceive cilantro absinthe and wonderful thyme. It opens with vintage-style citrus like a cologne and within minutes bergamot and cilantro kick off the aromatic green scent party. Longevity is very good; I can still smell it after 8 hours though by 12 it’s skin scent. Projection is splendid for 4 hours. Despite being an EDT it does wonders. I consider it unisex very green almost aromatic bordering on green floral aldehydic. I sense similarities to the classic Cabotine by Grès much stronger at first but then quite similar. The bottle design is magnificent the best; the cap mimics a twisted dry leaf like a wisp of smoke swirling. The bottle is a drop of water a flattened sphere I love it. The green liquid couldn’t be anything else. It has become my most special fragrance a personal delight. It’s much stronger than the Essence debunking the myth that the latter is more concentrated; on the contrary Essence is fresher more floral and citrusy. Duende is designed to evoke the green woody essence of the forest; it’s incredible and I’m head over heels in love.
Duende was a wonderful fragrance pulled from a children’s story like the one I read back then. The opening is slightly sweet with melon, lovely, with citrus and no harsh acidic tone. Mimosa and jasmine provide that intense floral vibe, freshened by an imposing bergamot, while linden was the star that made it special. The base with ylang-ylang adds a sweet finish, not too fruity since it lacked those modern atomic musks… it was powerful but without any nasty surprises. Its intensity in the first two hours was scandalous, typical of its era; I’ve never found another perfume like it, so simple, summery floral with splendid fruity sparkles. I’d love if perfumes were like this now: vital, fresh, and with that synthetic honeyed sweetness that, while sometimes a bit much, was one of the most beautiful. Its bottle, simple yet well-balanced, made you want to hold it and wear it all the time.
Excellent review by Carlos Andrés. I agree with him. I get the impression that Duende is often confused with Essence of Duende on many pages, even being called a fake, when they are two different fragrances: day and night. Duende isn’t fresh, sweet, or feminine; it’s intense, classic, and unisex. It’s green, but not fresh green—rather dry, soapy, woody, and earthy; it smells to me mostly of the bitter point of absinthe. Those living in warm climates or who love gourmands should stay away.
For me, Duende is an innocent and adorable 90s fragrance. On my skin, the melon and jasmine really stand out. Nowadays, I prefer more complex and substantial perfumes, though I still think it’s charming… like a little duende.
It’s an excellent perfume with great projection and flawless longevity, plus a beautiful presentation… but it’s not for me. I’ve tried it three times and can’t handle its endless blast of yellow flowers; it overwhelms me. It smells like a chewed gum stick with lots of dried flowers, and the fruits never appear. I do appreciate its dry-down, which gives it a clean, soapy touch.
It’s an excellent perfume with great projection, impeccable longevity, and a nice presentation… but it’s not for me. I’ve tried it three times and can’t handle its endless blast of yellow flowers. It overwhelms me. It seems to smell like a florist with lots of dried flowers… the fruit notes never appear. I do appreciate its dry-down, which gives it a clean, soapy touch.
Madrid-based designer launches his first Duende in the 90s with a striking bottle and a mystical name. The fragrance doesn’t disappoint: a sweet opening with melon (very trendy back then), a zesty touch of bergamot and tangerine. As it settles, intense mimosa shines alongside linden. I know fresh, juicy linden well, with a hint of melon or watermelon, until it dries down to a herbal tone. Here, the mimosa takes center stage while the linden remains but very blended. What’s interesting is the herbal note in the base from absinthe and thyme (don’t worry, just a touch of each), which adds texture without overshadowing the main floral/sweet halo. It reminds me of Elizabeth Arden’s Sunflower: both are melony and floral with yellow blooms, but Sunflower is heavier with peach and woods. Duende flirts between fresh, sweet, and herbal. An intense opening that becomes gentle and tranquil. Review on a vintage EDP miniature.
I expected to like Duende less, but I enjoyed it more than I thought once I looked at its notes. It’s a feminine, soapy, green, and slightly acidic scent, making it more suitable for warmer months and daytime use. Despite its freshness, the projection and longevity are good, and it’s easy to overapply. The opening smells like linden flower, but soon mimosa takes over the composition. I also sense some jasmine, vaguely reminiscent of Alien’s jasmine, and can detect thyme and absinth in the base, which gives it depth and makes it an interesting perfume. All in all, a pleasant discovery. I wasn’t sure if I’d keep it in my collection, but one day my mom came over, saw it, and told me how much she loved wearing it in the ’90s, so deciding what to do with it was easy. Pleasant: 6/10 Interesting: 7/10 Versatile: 7/10 Original: 7/10
I think this is the most beautiful scent I’ve ever smelled, or at least that’s how it feels. The concept was the ‘duende’ of flamenco, but it smells like a little imp next to a stream in a magical forest. There is no more beautiful green. It’s quite adult and elegant, suitable for anything, but perfect for art afternoons or intellectual chats. I imagine her designs from that era; I know little about fashion, but I recall Del Pozo made very elegant things. Then Halloween came out, and I don’t understand how this one disappeared. What a shame the bottle with the plain purple label and its… well, I don’t know, great scent is gone. Luckily, they keep releasing interesting stuff. Of what I’ve smelled, I’m sticking with In White and Desert Flowers, though neither has truly won my heart; they’re all special, both container and content.
I think it’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever smelled, or at least that’s what it seems. It’s curious what happens with the packaging. They say the concept revolved around the ‘duende’ of flamenco art. But it’s so ideal, so perfectly suited to feeling like a little sprite by a stream in some magical forest. I can’t think of a more beautiful green. That doesn’t mean it’s not mature or wearable; it suits any situation, but would be perfect for art afternoons or intellectual gatherings. It’s how I imagine their designs from that era. I know less about fashion than perfumes, but I remember Del Pozo making things that were very, very elegant and beautiful. Then came Halloween. I don’t know how this one disappeared, or what happened to that boring purple bottle with its… well, I don’t know. Luckily, they’ve kept releasing interesting things since. Of the ones I’ve smelled, I’m sticking with In White and Desert Flowers, though none have quite won my heart, they’re all special; container and content alike.
Duende (1992), a title that fits perfectly. I find it super pleasant, with very clean notes and an opulent jasmine accord that matches the jasmine in Mugler’s Alien, plus a captivating green mimosa note. A very original fragrance.
Duende (1992) lives up to its name. It’s super pleasant, with very clean notes and an opulent jasmine accord that reminds me of Alien by Mugler, plus a captivating mimosa green note. Very original.
This perfume was really pleasant and special, and so was its bottle. A sweet, woody citrus with great style. You could smell it for hours, and the initial trail was brutal. Then it settled into a very fine scent that was noticeable. Another unfairly retired perfume. I don’t understand this kind of thing. Originality has taken a backseat in perfumes; nuances that make a scent special and unique aren’t valued anymore. Now I keep finding citrus that smells like teddy bears and sweet scents that taste like candy floss or cotton candy. Anyway, at least there are still perfumes worth finding, though you have to look for them. ❤️❤️❤️
Soft, delicate, and very unique fragrance. Enveloping green notes with jasmine, truly original. Works well at any time of day. Not overpowering and long-lasting. The joy of enjoying it without invading others with its trail. I wish I could get more bottles of it.
Soft, delicate, and very particular fragrance. Enveloping green jasmine notes, very original. Looks good anytime. It doesn’t bother anyone and is long-lasting. The joy of enjoying it without invading space with the trail. I’d love to own more bottles.
It always seemed indifferent to me; I never noticed the absinthe. The bottle is iconic, perfect for collectors. That said, the scent is too mild and doesn’t grab attention. Yes, it’s clean and fresh, but… where’s the spark? That hook? Where’s the love? I hear empty words… It’s too late. 🕯️ 2/10.🍂
My aunt worked at a perfume shop, so I grew up surrounded by scents, testers, and samples. She once gifted me this miniature, and I fell in love with it. I’ve never been able to find the full-size adult version again. At least in my country (Paraguay), I haven’t smelled this perfume in almost 20 years—I only remember its fresh, elegant notes. I wish I could have the big bottle!
It seems many reviews here confuse this with Essence of Duende, which could be called Juanillo since it has nothing to do with Duende or its essence. That said… I can assure you Duende carries some undeclared musk. It’s a unique scent with an introverted personality, blending dry herbal, musky, yellow floral, and indolic notes, finishing powdery (don’t say ‘starchy’—that’s sacrilege!). It has a touch of those wonderful old perfumes, but it doesn’t smell outdated or old; however, it’s definitely not current. I fell in love when I bought the miniature of Essence of Duende, then the big bottle (my joy in a trough, never better said, in the words of the creator… LOL, since they don’t resemble each other in character or notes at all). (BUT thanks to this twist, Essence of Duende is now one of my signature scents) 🙂 This is pure nostalgia and collecting, but I’ll get Duende someday. When I was fascinated by the TV ad as a kid, it was too babyish to desperately need a women’s perfume, though I was always captivated by that fairy and elf vibe, dreamy nature, and the bottle, which was a work of art. It lasts forever, even with a tiny spritz, and on top of that, it has a unique personality without being loud. (#godalmighty why did we lose that to become all clones??) :___(
What a rich perfume, it’s burned into my memory. Very floral, fresh, green, and sweet—the perfect combination. I’m so sorry it’s been discontinued for years. It will remain in the memories of those lucky enough to own it.
What a beauty and how fresh, aquatic and fruity. I can’t find it in perfumeries anymore, what a pity. It’s a classic; the linden and melon are as refreshing as rain falling. Absolutely gorgeous.