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Life Essence for Men (EDT)

1996

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Versions Timeline

1996

Life Essence for Men (Original Release)

Price Range
$160 – $325

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Jean Guichard

"Life Essence for Men is a classic masculine Eau de Toilette released in 1996. Its character opens with a bright citrus combination of lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange, sharpened by coriander and cardamom. The heart introduces aromatic cypress and West Indian bay alongside geranium and jasmine. Sandalwood, cedar, and oakmoss create a dry, woody, and mossy foundation. The overall profile is refined, aromatic, spicy, and distinctly rooted in the polished style of 1990s men's perfumery. Its discontinued status has made it especially appealing to vintage fragrance collectors."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Mild
Cloudy
Dry
Cold

Moods

Sophisticated
Confident
Elegant
Powerful
Mysterious

Occasions

Daily Use
Work
Meeting
Formal
Dinner
Date

Fun Facts

Life Essence for Men was launched in 1996 as a men's Eau de Toilette.

Its composition combines bright Mediterranean-style citrus with aromatic spices and a mossy woody base.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/6h
Top Notes
1x
CitrusFreshSpicyWoodyGreenFloralEarthyPowdery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–54m

lemon
bergamot
coriander
cardamom
mandarin orange
Middle Notes

54m–2h 42m

cypress
west indian bay
geranium
jasmine
Base Notes

2h 42m–6h

sandalwood
oakmoss
cedar

Performance

Longevity
60%

Moderate (4-6h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“Life Essence for Men is regarded as a pleasant, refined, classically styled 1990s masculine fragrance. It is described as compliment-getting, with moderate longevity and moderate sillage. The scent balances citrus and aromatic spices with a polished woody and mossy drydown, while its scarcity now contributes to its collector appeal.”

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