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    Esprit De Contradiction vs. Escentric 02

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Escentric 02 wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Esprit De Contradiction vs. Escentric 02
    Esprit De ContradictionEscentric 02
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20192008
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerChristian VermorelGeza Schön
    Best seasonSpringSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Esprit De Contradiction

    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Woody
    Earthy
    Powdery
    Fresh Spicy
    Iris

    Escentric 02

    Amber
    Musky
    Woody
    Iris
    Powdery
    Violet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LemonMandarin OrangeBlack PepperCoriander
    AlmdudlerJuniper BerryBergamotLimeMandarin Orange
    Heart
    GingerCloveOrris RootYlang-Ylang
    GingerHedioneOrris RootFreesiaPink PepperClary Sage
    Base
    SageVetiverCedarwoodMusk
    AmbroxanMusconeTonka BeanVetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Esprit De Contradiction vs. Escentric 02
    Esprit De ContradictionEscentric 02
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some fragrances smooth everything over. This one argues with itself on your skin and stays interesting because of it. The citrus-spice opening isn't trying to please, it asserts.Esprit De Contradiction
    Escentric 02 asks whether ambroxan, the molecule that usually plays fixer, can carry a fragrance. It can. The question isn't whether it lasts; it's whether you're paying attention.Escentric 02