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    Side by side

    Trussardi Skin vs. Balenciaga L'Essence

    Strikingly similar
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Trussardi Skin vs. Balenciaga L'Essence
    Trussardi SkinBalenciaga L'Essence
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20022011
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerAnne FlipoOlivier Polge
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Trussardi Skin

    Citrus
    Woody
    Fruity
    Green
    Aquatic
    Ozonic
    Musky
    Fresh

    Balenciaga L'Essence

    Woody
    Green
    Ozonic
    Violet
    Powdery
    Aquatic
    Aromatic
    Earthy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Violet LeafApplePink PepperBergamotMandarin OrangeLemonPeach
    Green Notes
    Heart
    RosewoodJasmineLily of the ValleyRose
    Violet LeafResinous NotesVetiver
    Base
    MuskCedarOakmossPatchouli
    LeatherMossWoody Notes

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Trussardi Skin vs. Balenciaga L'Essence
    Trussardi SkinBalenciaga L'Essence
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Modern chypre skeptics need to try this on skin first. The ozonic lift from violet leaf makes it read clean and contemporary rather than dated, and that's not obvious from a bottle list.Trussardi Skin
    No sillage cloud, no 'notice me' moment. Just vetiver grounded by leather and moss, that forest-floor stillness. If you need to announce your arrival, look elsewhere.Balenciaga L'Essence