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TrussardiDiscontinued

Essenza del Tempo (EDT)

2008

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Versions Timeline

2008

Essenza del Tempo (Original Release)

Price Range
$37 – $370

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Sophie Labbé

"Essenza del Tempo is an unconventional unisex Eau de Toilette released by Trussardi in 2008. Its character combines a fresh, citrus-tinged opening with powdery amber, iris, and unusual vegetal nuances. The heart develops a soft floral impression centered on iris and sun-warmed blossoms. Coffee and cedar shape the drydown, giving the fragrance a restrained roasted, woody depth rather than a conventionally sweet gourmand effect. The overall composition is refined, atmospheric, and slightly abstract, balancing clean freshness with dusty, savory, and balsamic facets. It is best suited to wearers who enjoy unusual woody fragrances with a distinctive powdery texture."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Mild
Cloudy
Dry
Cold

Moods

Mysterious
Sophisticated
Creative
Calm
Warm

Occasions

Daily Use
Work
Meeting
Dinner
Date

Fun Facts

The fragrance was offered in 50 ml, 75 ml, and 125 ml Eau de Toilette sizes.

Its unusual character has been described as combining coffee and cedar with tomato-like, salad-like, or other savory nuances.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/6h
Top Notes
1x
CitrusSpicyPowderyFloralWoodyGourmandResinous

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–54m

bergamot
amber
carrot seed
ginger
ambrette seed
Middle Notes

54m–2h 42m

iris
lily
tropical blossoms
Base Notes

2h 42m–6h

coffee
cedar

Performance

Longevity
60%

Moderate (4-6h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“Essenza del Tempo is widely experienced as unusual, refined, and food-adjacent rather than conventionally clean or sweet. It opens with a fresh woody effect before developing a dusty, powdery amber and iris character. The drydown combines cedar with a soft coffee note, while savory, vegetal, tomato-like, balsamic, or salad-like nuances may appear on skin. Its distinctive and somewhat abstract profile makes it more appropriate for fragrance enthusiasts than for those seeking a straightforward fresh or sweet scent.”

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