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    So Essential vs. Présence d'une femme

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    New comparison

    Présence d'une femme rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: So Essential vs. Présence d'une femme
    So EssentialPrésence d'une femme
    ConcentrationEau de Toilette—
    Launched20112002
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerJean JacquesMichel Almairac
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    So Essential

    Floral
    Fruity
    Sweet
    Woody
    Rose
    Citrus
    Musky
    Powdery

    Présence d'une femme

    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Floral
    Balsamic
    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    PomegranateMandarin OrangeKiwi
    Mandarin OrangeBlack Pepper
    Heart
    Sweet PeaRosePeach
    CyclamenOrchid
    Base
    PatchouliWhite Musk
    RosewoodSandalwoodVanilla FlowerMahoganyPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: So Essential vs. Présence d'une femme
    So EssentialPrésence d'une femme
    Score3/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Not trying to be anything other than what it is, a sunny, pleasant, comfortable scent. Some will find that refreshing. Others will want more. But six hours in.So Essential
    This is Montblanc's quiet confidence in a bottle. The woody warmth and powdery drydown don't demand attention, they earn it. For someone who already knows who they are.Présence d'une femme