The Essence
Porsche DesignEau de Toilette2008
Side by side
The Essence vs. 24 Old Bond Street
24 Old Bond Street rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| The Essence | 24 Old Bond Street | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2008 | 2013 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Anne Flipo, Bruno Jovanovic | Christine Nagel, Violaine Collas |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
The Essence
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Fruity
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Amber
Patchouli
24 Old Bond Street
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Whiskey
Warm Spicy
Rose
Green
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
ArticalJuniperBlueberry
Juniper BerriesJuniper BerryCardamom
Heart
CorianderBlack PepperSiberian Pine
WhiskeyRose
Base—
Black TeaCedarwoodCedarMuskAmbergris
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| The Essence | 24 Old Bond Street | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Most fresh fragrances play it safe to the end. The Essence doesn't. That smoky patchouli turn at the drydown is the whole point, and the reason you wear it.The Essence
The refined don't need to announce themselves. Same with this fragrance. Whiskey warmth, not whiskey punch. Rose that's felt, not announced. Black tea and cedar doing the real work.24 Old Bond Street
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| The Essence | 24 Old Bond Street | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | — | $104.29fragrancenet |
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