What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is pear and ambrette (musk mallow). The heart brings rose and water notes. On the skin it settles into musk. Overall it smells rose and aquatic.
- Came out
- 2011
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- summer
Especially 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
Escada Especially EDP in detail
Escada is the house behind Especially EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Rabanne Million Gold lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like Especially
The strongest accord is rose (100%), followed by aquatic and musky. You will probably like it if you enjoy rose and aquatic smells and notes like rose and musk. Less obvious notes include ylang-ylang. Perfume fans rate it 3.78 out of 5.
Other Escada perfumes
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Especially price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €75. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Givenchy Irresistible Givenchy and Rabanne Million Gold.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. La Rive Look of Woman spreads further.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is summer and spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: summer, spring, fall and winter. If you need something for winter, Rabanne Million Gold is a better fit.
Perfumes that smell like Especially
Similar picks to try: Givenchy Irresistible Givenchy (4 shared notes), La Rive Look of Woman (5 shared notes), Rabanne Million Gold (4 shared notes) and Snif Rose Era unisex (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, La Rive Look of Woman starts from €45.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
Can men wear Especially?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Especially come out?
It came out in 2011.
Can I wear it to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.