What does it smell like?
Main smell: fresh spicy and aromatic. It opens with sea water and basil, moves to peach and jasmine and dries down to orris root and musk.
- Came out
- 1998
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Energy 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
Gian Marco Venturi Energy EDT in detail
Energy EDT comes from Gian Marco Venturi. This one is the Eau de Toilette.
Best season for Energy
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Energy sillage
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Clive Christian 1872 spreads further.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its fresh spicy side keeps it clean and easy.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €46. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Byredo Bal d'Afrique Byredo and Byredo Parfums Bal Dafrique.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Clive Christian 1872 lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like orris root and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
If you like Energy, try these
Similar picks to try: Byredo Bal d'Afrique Byredo (5 shared notes), Byredo Parfums Bal Dafrique (5 shared notes), Byredo Bal Dafrique Handcream (5 shared notes) and Clive Christian 1872 (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Byredo Bal Dafrique Handcream starts from €36.
Questions people ask
Who would like Energy?
People who enjoy fresh spicy and aromatic smells.
When did Energy come out?
It came out in 1998.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.