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    Side by side

    Cypress & Grapevine Intense vs. Essential

    Very similar
    Essential by Hackett London bottle

    Essential

    Hackett London
    Eau de Parfum2022
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Cypress & Grapevine Intense vs. Essential
    Cypress & Grapevine IntenseEssential
    ConcentrationIntenseEau de Parfum
    Launched20202022
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerSophie LabbéTim Gage
    Best seasonSummerFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Cypress & Grapevine Intense

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Green

    Essential

    Lavender
    Sweet
    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Amber
    Patchouli
    Soft Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

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

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Cypress & Grapevine Intense vs. Essential
    Cypress & Grapevine IntenseEssential
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    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