Essentially Me Souk
The smell in short
It smells mostly woody and iris. Orris root and jasmine at the top, green notes and citruses in the middle and incense and Virginia cedar at the base.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Souk 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
About Essentially Me Souk
Essentially Me is the house behind Souk.
Who will like Souk
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by iris and amber. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and iris smells and notes like green notes and incense. Less obvious notes include neroli, spices and sandalwood.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Amouage Reflection 45 and Elizabeth Taylor Passion last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like incense and Virginia cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Amouage Reflection 45 and Elizabeth Taylor Passion spread further.
Souk for work or evenings
It works in the day and at night.
Perfumes that smell like Souk
Similar picks to try: Amouage Reflection 45 (5 shared notes), Elizabeth Taylor Passion (6 shared notes), Dior Poison (6 shared notes) and Tom Ford Black Orchid (5 shared notes).
More questions
Can men wear Souk?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the best season for Souk?
Fall and winter.