unisex
Marc Jacobs
Essence
Main Accords
white floralpowderyfloralamberwarm spicylactoniccitrusmuskyanimalic
Head Notes:Freesia, Bergamot, Spices
Heart Notes:Gardenia, Orange Blossom, Iris, Turkish Rose
Lasting Impressions:Musk, Benzoin, Tolu Balsam, Sandalwood
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What living with this scent feels like
Overall Rating
4.2/5Based on 12 votes
Sillage
Moderate
IntimateModerateStrong
Longevity
7.1 hours
0 hr6 hr12 hr+
Behind the making
About this fragrance
Essence by Marc Jacobs Essence by Marc Jacobs is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Essence was launched in 2003. Top notes are Freesia, Bergamot and Spices; middle notes are Gardenia, Orange Blossom, Iris and Turkish Rose; base notes are Musk, Benzoin, Tolu Balsam and Sandalwood.
Launch Year2003
ConcentrationEau de Parfum
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mixed Reviews
Marc Jacobs Essence is celebrated for its creamy, floral gardenia scent, often evoking feelings of nostalgia and beauty. While many reviewers appreciate its elegant and fresh composition, some find it overly floral or lacking complexity, leading to mixed experiences regarding its lasting power.
What people love
Beautiful and nostalgic gardenia scentLong-lasting fragrance for many usersClean and elegant composition
Common Concerns
Overwhelmingly floral for some, lacking depthIssues with lasting power on certain skin typesDescriptions of a plastic-like quality in the scent
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