What does it smell like?
It smells mostly amber and leather. Bergamot and coriander at the top, geranium and oud in the middle and amber and benzoin at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Essence Of Complex 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 Designer Essence Of Complex EDP
Designer is the house behind Essence Of Complex EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Other Designer perfumes
The house has 5 perfumes here, led by Essence Of Leather, Essence Of Erba and Essence Of Intermede.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €29. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Lattafa Velvet Oud and Amouage Outlands.
Is Essence Of Complex your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by leather and smoky. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and leather smells and notes like geranium and amber. Less obvious notes include incense, patchouli and birch. Perfume fans rate it 3.83 out of 5.
How long Essence Of Complex stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Lattafa Velvet Oud and Amouage Outlands. Base notes like amber and benzoin are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
For work or for evenings
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.
Perfumes that smell like Essence Of Complex
Similar picks to try: Lattafa Velvet Oud (14 shared notes), Amouage Outlands (11 shared notes), Rayhaan Terra (11 shared notes) and Montale Paris Oud Edition (10 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Quick answers
Is Essence Of Complex unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
What is the best season for Essence Of Complex?
Winter.