The smell in short
Main smell: woody and aromatic. It opens with ozonic notes, moves to lavender and rosemary and dries down to patchouli and cedar.
- Came out
- 2015
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Essential 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
A closer look at Paul Smith Essential EDT
Essential EDT comes from Paul Smith. This one is the Eau de Toilette.
When in the day to wear Essential
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Yves Saint Laurent Y Intense and Ungaro Iii.
The style of Essential
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by aromatic and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and aromatic smells and notes like lavender and patchouli. Less obvious notes include orange and musk. Perfume fans rate it 3.61 out of 5.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to spring. Ranked by season: fall, winter, summer and spring. If you need something for spring, Creed Viking Cologne is a better fit.
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Similar picks to try: Yves Saint Laurent Y Intense (4 shared notes), Ungaro Iii (6 shared notes), Creed Viking Cologne (5 shared notes) and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (5 shared notes).
Questions people ask
When did Essential come out?
It came out in 2015.
Can women wear Essential?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does it last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.