Donna Karan Essence Lavender
The smell in short
It smells mostly lavender and aromatic. Bergamot and elemi resin at the top, candy apple and labdanum in the middle and amber and benzoin at the base.
- Came out
- 2008
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Essence Lavender 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 Donna Karan Essence Lavender
Essence Lavender comes from Donna Karan.
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Will people notice Essence Lavender?
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. It spreads further than Bath & Body Works Lavender Vanilla.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. If you need something for winter, Bath & Body Works Lavender Vanilla is a better fit. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €838. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Jaguar.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Jaguar and Dolce&Gabbana pour Homme 1994 last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and benzoin are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Essence Lavender for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its lavender side keeps it clean and easy.
Essence Lavender dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Bath & Body Works Lavender Vanilla (10 shared notes), Natura Hoje (8 shared notes), Jaguar (8 shared notes) and Dolce&Gabbana pour Homme 1994 (8 shared notes).
Quick answers
Can men wear Essence Lavender?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Who would like Essence Lavender?
People who enjoy lavender and aromatic smells.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2008.