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    Dolce Vita vs. Essence Pure Pour Femme

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    Dolce Vita rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Dolce Vita vs. Essence Pure Pour Femme
    Dolce VitaEssence Pure Pour Femme
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched19942002
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerPierre Bourdon
    Best seasonWinterWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Dolce Vita

    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Powdery
    Vanilla
    Fruity
    Sweet
    Cinnamon
    Citrus

    Essence Pure Pour Femme

    Woody
    Patchouli
    Vanilla
    Amber
    Citrus
    Floral
    Balsamic
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    PeachCardamomGrapefruitBergamotRose
    Mandarin OrangeFreesiaBergamot
    Heart
    CinnamonApricotRosewoodLily of the ValleyHeliotropeMagnolia
    JasmineRose
    Base
    SandalwoodVanillaCedarwoodCedarCoconut
    PatchouliVanillaAmberCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Dolce Vita vs. Essence Pure Pour Femme
    Dolce VitaEssence Pure Pour Femme
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    In 1994, Dior's Pierre Bourdon built this for someone who wants warmth without sacrificing elegance. The fruit-spice combo is distinctive, not safe. Sweet enough to make you smell good.Dolce Vita
    The jasmine-rose heart gets the attention, but the patchouli-vanilla base does the remembering. That's the move: arrive easy, linger without trying. The citrus opening gives you 30 minutes of clean.Essence Pure Pour Femme

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Dolce Vita vs. Essence Pure Pour Femme
    Dolce VitaEssence Pure Pour Femme
    0.27 oz$20.29fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$106.95fragranceshop

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