Essence Rare
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Side by side
Essence Rare vs. Fame
Essence Rare rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Essence Rare | Fame | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1928 | 2012 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Paul Schving | Richard Herpin, Honorine Blanc, Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Essence Rare
White Floral
Powdery
Rose
Iris
Woody
Earthy
Floral
Vanilla
Fame
Floral
Honey
Sweet
Amber
Fruity
Warm Spicy
Smoky
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotIrisLily of the Valley
IncenseBelladonnaSaffron
Heart
GeraniumRose
HoneyApricot
Base
CivetMuskOakmossTonka BeanVetiver
OrchidJasmine
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Essence Rare | Fame | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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
Honey and belladonna. Apricot and incense. The push-pull makes the sweetness stay close to skin rather than announce itself across a room, intimate, not loud.Fame