David Yurman Exotic Essence
What does it smell like?
It smells mostly woody and powdery. Peach and mandarin orange at the top, woody notes and patchouli in the middle and amber and sandalwood at the base.
- Came out
- 2011
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Exotic Essence notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at David Yurman Exotic Essence
Exotic Essence comes from David Yurman.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Taklamakan and Clandestine Angel Heart last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
When in the day to wear Exotic Essence
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Pacifica Dream Moon unisex is a lighter match.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by powdery and amber. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and powdery smells and notes like woody notes and amber. Less obvious notes include lily and vanilla. Perfume fans rate it 3.91 out of 5.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Pacifica Dream Moon unisex but less than Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Taklamakan and Profumum Roma Dincanto.
David Yurman perfumes worth knowing
The house has 13 perfumes here, led by Limited Edition unisex, Summer Essence and Imperial unisex.
Exotic Essence through the year
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer.
If you like Exotic Essence, try these
Similar picks to try: Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Taklamakan (9 shared notes), Clandestine Angel Heart (8 shared notes), Pacifica Dream Moon unisex (10 shared notes) and Profumum Roma Dincanto (9 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Clandestine Angel Heart starts from €18.
Quick answers
Can men wear Exotic Essence?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does Exotic Essence project well?
Medium. People near you can smell it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2011.