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LoeweDiscontinued

Esencia (EDT)

1988

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Versions Timeline

1988

Esencia (Original Release)

2013

Esencia (2013)

Price Range
$100 – $165

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Olivier Cresp

"Loewe Esencia is a classic masculine aromatic fougère first launched in 1988. Its character is distinctly green, herbal, coniferous, and mossy, built around a sharp aromatic opening, a spicy-floral heart, and a dry woody-leathery base. The fragrance is frequently compared to other traditional masculine powerhouses, but it stands apart through its pine, fir, and bitter-green profile. Vintage-oriented reviewers often describe the original formula as deeper, smokier, and more animalic than later bottles. Overall, Esencia represents an old-school Spanish take on the masculine fougère, combining elegance, severity, and forest-like depth. It remains one of Loewe's better-known classic men's fragrances."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter
Spring

Ideal Weather

Cold
Dry
Mild
Cloudy

Moods

Confident
Powerful
Sophisticated
Mysterious
Elegant

Occasions

Formal
Work
Dinner
Meeting
Daily Use

Fun Facts

Esencia was launched in 1988 and is widely cited as one of Loewe's signature classic masculine fragrances.

Basenotes attributes the fragrance to perfumer Olivier Cresp.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/8h
Top Notes
1x
GreenFreshCitrusFougèreSpicyFloralWoodyEarthyLeatheryResinousAnimalic

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–1h 12m

lavender
juniper berries
green notes
tarragon
galbanum
bergamot
artemisia
lemon
petitgrain
Middle Notes

1h 12m–3h 36m

pine tree needles
basil
clary sage
nutmeg
geranium
neroli
rose
black currant
jasmine
lily-of-the-valley
Base Notes

3h 36m–8h

fir
oakmoss
leather
vetiver
styrax
patchouli
cedar
sandalwood
amber
musk
tonka bean

Performance

Longevity
80%

Long-lasting (6-8h)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“Reviews consistently describe the original Esencia EDT as a very classic, green, spicy fougère with pronounced pine, oakmoss, herbs, and a leathery-smoky undertone. Enthusiasts of vintage masculines praise its refined but rugged forest-like drydown and often compare it loosely to Polo-style fragrances, while noting it has its own more resinous and patchouli-tinged identity. User feedback suggests the original style offers better depth and projection than newer reformulated bottles, with performance generally reported around the workday range or longer. Some wearers find the opening sharp, sour, or austere, but many say it settles into a luxurious soapy-green coniferous character.”

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