Essential by Paul Smith
Men 2015
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Description
Essential by Paul Smith is an aromatic woody fragrance for men. Launched in 2015, it was created by perfumer Hamid Merati-Kashani. The composition opens with ozonic notes, giving way to a heart of lavender, rosemary, orange, and sage, while its base rests on patchouli, cedar, and musk.
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Key notes
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Top
ozonic notes
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Heart
lavender
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Base
patchouli
Community
50 votes
- Positive 62%
- Negative 34%
- Neutral 4.0%
The olfactory pyramid
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
96 votes
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Leading answer Like it
50 votes
Season
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56 votes
Time of day
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24 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Essential
Essential by Paul Smith is an aromatic woody fragrance for men. Launched in 2015, it was created by perfumer Hamid Merati-Kashani. The composition opens with ozonic notes, giving way to a heart of lavender, rosemary, orange, and sage, while its base rests on patchouli, cedar, and musk.
Flowers Green, herbal and fougère Woods and mosses
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
30 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
35 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
13 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Good value
13 votes
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