Esse Strikes The Notes Lavinia
What does it smell like?
It smells mostly fresh and floral. Apple and grapefruit at the top, freesia and sandalwood in the middle and musk and ambergris at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Lavinia 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
Esse Strikes The Notes Lavinia in detail
Lavinia comes from Esse Strikes The Notes.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. It spreads further than Natura Manga Rosa e Agua de Coco.
Lavinia: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its fresh side keeps it clean and easy.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €133. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs less than The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar.
The style of Lavinia
The strongest accord is fresh (100%), followed by floral and fruity. You will probably like it if you enjoy fresh and floral smells and notes like freesia and musk. Less obvious notes include watery notes, lily-of-the-valley and vanilla.
Other Esse Strikes The Notes perfumes
The house has 12 perfumes here, led by Vanilla Circus, Rock ‘n’ Salt and Anita.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Natura Manga Rosa e Agua de Coco. Base notes like musk and ambergris are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Lavinia dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar (10 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Dubai Ajyal (9 shared notes), Natura Manga Rosa e Agua de Coco (6 shared notes) and Zoologist Perfumes Panda Edition 2017 unisex (6 shared notes).
Quick answers
Can men wear Lavinia?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the best season for Lavinia?
Spring and summer.