Essence
ByblosEau de Toilette2008
Side by side
Essence vs. Miss Dior
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Essence | Miss Dior | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Extrait |
| Launched | 2008 | 1992 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Christine Nagel | Edmond Roudnitska |
| Best season | Spring | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Essence
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Floral
Rose
Musky
Marine
Miss Dior
Aromatic
Chypre
Floral
Earthy
Spicy
Woody
Mossy
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
FreesiaBergamotMandarin OrangeNeroli
GalbanumSageBergamotGardenia
Heart
Aquatic NotesGeraniumJasmineRose
CarnationJasmineNarcissusRoseNeroli
Base
TeakwoodMuskVanillaCedar
OakmossPatchouliAmbergrisLabdanumSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Essence | Miss Dior | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Built for the hour when the ocean still holds the day's heat. Aquatic clarity upfront, but the vanilla underneath is no afterthought, it's the reason the drydown gets interesting.Essence
It's not trying to please everyone. That's exactly why it lasts. This is the fragrance for someone who knows what they want and doesn't need to explain it.Miss Dior
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Essence | Miss Dior | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $115.00ecosmetics |
| 1.7 oz | $26.95fragranceshop | $149.00ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $94.95fragranceshop |
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