Narciso Rodriguez

Essence (floral)

Of course me as a big fan of previous Narciso's creations was very anxious to try the latest one - Essence. Some time ago my husband brought me a blotter with this perfume and I have been enjoting it for a very long time. Its lasting power is incredible. Sure the paper doesn't permit the scent to develop like on a human skin. Today (24.o7.09) I tested Essence on my wrist and was desappointed...









After very successful edition for women, Narciso Rodriguez for Her, as well as its companion Narciso Rodriguez for Him, and their reinterpretations with mirror effect from 2008 (Article: Narciso Rodriguez Reflection in a Mirror ), a new fragrance, Essence for women, arrives on the market next year, 2009.

Airy and floral Essence will be introduced in March 2009 (to global market in April), as a limited edition, announced as very sexy, with pure, fresh and complete sunlight effect, decorated with a collage of rose, iris and amber and a musk base, created of Narciso Rodriguez' favourite ingredients, which bring a feeling of pleasure.

Essence was developed by Alberto Morillas (Firmenich), as a powdery-musky fragrance based on aromas of powdery iris, rose petals, benzoin balm surrounded with modern accords of musk.

Its flacon is created of glass, it is gently rounded and has mirror effect. Creator of the bottle is Ross Lovegrove, who found inspiration in the first edition for women, Narciso Rodriguez for Her, showing the new edition as a modern, futuristic and very sensual solution which follows the composition. The new bottle exhibits modern beauty.

The main reason I disliked it is soapy note that makes it similar to Insolence by Guerlain. Both fragrances smell like washing powder on my skin. I can smell some flowers but the base it really disgusting for me. In my opinion, Essence is too far from two first extraordinary fragrances For Her. Essence is supposed to be lighter, whiter, softer than previous ones. If there were no these soapy notes, I would like it for sure!

The glass bottle is very cute.

My definition: flowery soap