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    Side by side

    Escentric 02 vs. Esprit De Contradiction

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Escentric 02 wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Escentric 02 vs. Esprit De Contradiction
    Escentric 02Esprit De Contradiction
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20082019
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerGeza SchönChristian Vermorel
    Best seasonSummerSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Escentric 02

    Amber
    Musky
    Woody
    Iris
    Powdery
    Violet

    Esprit De Contradiction

    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Woody
    Earthy
    Powdery
    Fresh Spicy
    Iris

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AlmdudlerJuniper BerryBergamotLimeMandarin Orange
    LemonMandarin OrangeBlack PepperCoriander
    Heart
    GingerHedioneOrris RootFreesiaPink PepperClary Sage
    GingerCloveOrris RootYlang-Ylang
    Base
    AmbroxanMusconeTonka BeanVetiver
    SageVetiverCedarwoodMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Escentric 02 vs. Esprit De Contradiction
    Escentric 02Esprit De Contradiction
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Escentric 02 asks whether ambroxan, the molecule that usually plays fixer, can carry a fragrance. It can. The question isn't whether it lasts; it's whether you're paying attention.Escentric 02
    Some fragrances smooth everything over. This one argues with itself on your skin and stays interesting because of it. The citrus-spice opening isn't trying to please, it asserts.Esprit De Contradiction