Notes pyramid
Top
FreesiaBergamotSpices
Heart
GardeniaOrange BlossomIrisTurkish Rose
Base
MuskBenzoinTolu BalsamSandalwood
Main accords
white floral100%
powdery88%
floral76%
amber64%
warm spicy52%
lactonic40%
Day 56%Night 44%
Longevity6.3 hrs
0 hr24 hr
Community scent consensus
Collectors rate Essence 4.17 out of 5 across 144 votes. Projection reads as moderate. Best worn in Spring.
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.
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