Houbigant Essence Rare
What does it smell like?
It smells mostly musky and aldehydic. Aldehydes at the top, animal notes and mahonia in the middle and amber and civet at the base.
- Came out
- 1928
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Essence Rare 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
Houbigant Essence Rare in detail
Houbigant is the house behind Essence Rare.
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. Yves Saint Laurent Kouros lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and civet are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Will people notice Essence Rare?
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Who will like Essence Rare
The strongest accord is musky (100%), followed by aldehydic and powdery. You will probably like it if you enjoy musky and aldehydic smells and notes like animal notes and amber. Less obvious notes include orris root and civetta. Perfume fans rate it 4.32 out of 5.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. For daytime, Van Cleef & Arpels First is a lighter match.
Houbigant perfumes worth knowing
The house has 24 perfumes here, led by Bois Mystique, Quelques Fleurs and Fougere Royale.
Other versions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2018.
Essence Rare dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (6 shared notes), Alain Delon Iquitos (7 shared notes), Van Cleef & Arpels First (6 shared notes) and Ungaro Diva (6 shared notes).
Quick answers
What is the best season for Essence Rare?
Fall.
Can men wear Essence Rare?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 1928.