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Essence Rare

Released 1976

8.5 / 10 (11 ratings)

Launched in 1976 by Houbigant, Essence Rare opens with aldehydes, bergamot, green notes and orange, turns to geranium, iris, lily and lily of the valley at the heart and dries down to Bourbon whiskey, civet, musk and oakmoss. Its main accords are chypre, floral, animal, green and spicy.

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Main accords

Scent pyramid

Top notes

Aldehydes Bergamot Green notes Orange

First impression, lasts 15 to 30 minutes

Heart notes

Geranium Iris Lily Lily of the valley May rose

The core fragrance theme, lasts 2 to 4 hours

Base notes

Bourbon whiskey Civet Musk Oakmoss Tonka bean Vetiver

The foundation, lingers up to 24 hours

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