Essence
Marc JacobsEau de Parfum2003
Side by side
Essence vs. Rose de Nuit
Is Essence better than Rose de Nuit?
Essence peaks in spring, while Rose de Nuit belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
MuskRoseSandalwood
white floralpowderyamberfloralmuskyanimalic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Essence and Rose de Nuit?
| Essence | Rose de Nuit | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2003 | 1993 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Sherapop | Gilles Romey |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Essence and Rose de Nuit smell?
Essence
White Floral
Powdery
Amber
Floral
Musky
Lactonic
Animalic
Warm Spicy
Rose de Nuit
Rose
Musky
Powdery
Beeswax
Animalic
Woody
Honey
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Essence and Rose de Nuit share?
Top
FreesiaBergamotSpicy Notes
Apricot
Heart
GardeniaOrange BlossomIrisRose
RoseJasmine
Base
MuskBenzoinTolu BalsamSandalwood
SandalwoodMuskAmberBeeswax
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Essence or Rose de Nuit?
| Essence | Rose de Nuit | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Essence and Rose de Nuit?
Some oud fragrances announce themselves like a door slamming. Essence opens with a botanist's precision, then builds into something that actually lasts. The woods stay elegant, never aggressive.Essence
The beeswax is either the best thing about this fragrance or the thing that sends you running. For those who stay: it's a dark, sensual rose with real weight. Not trying to be liked.Rose de Nuit
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