Botanical Essence No.1
Liz Earle2009
Side by side
Botanical Essence No.1 vs. Eau Fraiche de Leonard
Eau Fraiche de Leonard rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Botanical Essence No.1 | Eau Fraiche de Leonard | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau Fraîche |
| Launched | 2009 | 1974 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean-Charles Niel | — |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Botanical Essence No.1
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Lavender
Eau Fraiche de Leonard
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Earthy
Mossy
Herbal
Lavender
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
LemonBergamotBitter OrangeMandarin OrangeCardamom
BergamotLemonMandarin OrangeLavenderPlum
Heart
LavenderGeraniumCorianderDamask RoseNutmeg
CloveCorianderJasmineArtemisia
Base
VetiverCedarTonka BeanIndonesian Patchouli Leaf
VetiverOakmossPatchouliSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Botanical Essence No.1 | Eau Fraiche de Leonard | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Botanical Essence No.1 is a proper British aromatics scent, not a girly florals frag. The cardamom and nutmeg give it enough edge to smell interesting without trying too hard.Botanical Essence No.1
Fresh does not have to mean fleeting. The lavender here is not a gimmick. It bridges the citrus opening to the mossy close, providing a warmth that transforms what could have been a simple citrus.Eau Fraiche de Leonard