Essence Rare
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Side by side
Essence Rare vs. Violette Lysergique
Essence Rare wears longer on skin, while Violette Lysergique projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Essence Rare | Violette Lysergique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | EDP |
| Launched | 1928 | 2018 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Paul Schving | Luca Maffei |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Essence Rare
White Floral
Powdery
Rose
Iris
Woody
Earthy
Floral
Vanilla
Violette Lysergique
Powdery
Violet
Musky
Iris
Floral
Vanilla
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotIrisLily of the Valley
AbsintheBergamotLemonRhubarb
Heart
GeraniumRose
Black VioletHeliotropeOrris RootRose
Base
CivetMuskOakmossTonka BeanVetiver
AmbroxanMusconeTimbersilk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Essence Rare | Violette Lysergique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
The civet and oakmoss give this a bite most modern florals avoid entirely. It's vintage in the way a great jazz record is vintage, not dated, just honest.Essence Rare
Powdery violet that opens aldehyde-cold, almost sterile, then settles into something mineral and close. For someone who wants iris without the soft-focus portrait. That edge is the point.Violette Lysergique