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    Essential vs. Cypress & Grapevine Intense

    Essential by Hackett London bottle

    Essential

    Hackett London
    Eau de Parfum2022
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Cypress & Grapevine Intense wears longer on skin, while Essential projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Essential vs. Cypress & Grapevine Intense
    EssentialCypress & Grapevine Intense
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumIntense
    Launched20222020
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerTim GageSophie Labbé
    Best seasonFallSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Essential

    Lavender
    Sweet
    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Amber
    Patchouli
    Soft Spicy

    Cypress & Grapevine Intense

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotPink Pepper
    Cypress
    Heart
    LavenderPineapple
    CedarwoodVetiverWine Grape
    Base
    AmberTonka BeanPatchouli
    Amber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Essential vs. Cypress & Grapevine Intense
    EssentialCypress & Grapevine Intense
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The pineapple-lavender pairing either intrigues you or it doesn't. Essential stands apart as an aromatic fougere that takes an unexpected path, balancing traditional structure with modern sensibility.Essential
    The projection is intimate, not room-filling. That's the point. Some will say it doesn't last long enough, but others will understand that a fragrance can be quietly present without demanding.Cypress & Grapevine Intense