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Angel Schlesser · 2005

Essential

FeminineBy Nathalie LorsonRated 3.7/5 · 1,527 reviews

red currant · bergamot

Essential opens on blackcurrant and bergamot, a bright, fresh entry. The heart unfolds peony, freesia, violet and Bulgarian rose, a powdery bouquet that grows more intimate. The base of sandalwood, musk, vetiver and cedar leaves a soft, woody trace on the skin. Wear it in spring or autumn, when the air turns cool.

Essential bottle by Angel Schlesser

At a glance

House
Angel Schlesser
Family
Floral
Main accords
Floral, Woody, Fresh, Powdery, Rose, Fruity, Musky
Top notes
Red Currant, Bergamot
Heart notes
Peony, Freesia, Violet, Bulgarian Rose
Base notes
Sandalwood, Musk, Vetiver, Cedar
Launched
2005
Perfumer
Nathalie Lorson
Seasons
Spring, Autumn
Best for
Day
Gender
Feminine
Rating
3.7/5 · 1,527 reviews

The olfactory pyramid

From the first spark to the trail that stays.

Top notes fly off in minutes, the heart holds through the afternoon, the base stays on skin until evening.

  1. Top the opening

    Top: Red Currant, Bergamot.

  2. Heart the trail

    Heart: Peony, Freesia, Violet, Bulgarian Rose.

  3. Base what lingers

    Base: Sandalwood, Musk, Vetiver, Cedar.

Moodboard imagined by Effluve for Essential.

Its moodboard

One fragrance, four tableaux.

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Its character

Floral, woody, fresh.

  • Floral — dominant
  • Woody — dominant
  • Fresh — strong
  • Powdery — strong
  • Rose — strong
  • Fruity — strong
  • Musky — strong
3.7

Community rating

out of 5 · 1,527 reviews

Composed by Nathalie Lorson.

When to wear it

A spring and autumn fragrance, best by day.

  • Spring Spring : Ideal
  • Autumn Autumn : Ideal
  • Winter Winter : Great
  • Summer Summer : Great

Occasions, from most to least suited

  • Day
  • Night

Questions

What people ask.

What does Essential smell like?

Main accords: floral, woody, and fresh. Top notes of red currant and bergamot. A heart of peony, freesia, violet, and bulgarian rose. A base of sandalwood, musk, vetiver, and cedar.

When should you wear Essential?

A spring and autumn fragrance, best by day. Best for: day.

Who created Essential?

It was composed by Nathalie Lorson for Angel Schlesser in 2005.

Similar fragrances

Notes and accords in common.

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