Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
White Floral
100%
Floral
55%
Powdery
55%
Amber
52%
Lactonic
52%
Warm Spicy
49%
Musky
47%
Animalic
47%
Citrus
46%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (White Floral, Floral, and Powdery) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With White Floral, Floral, Powdery, and Amber among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With White Floral, Floral, Powdery, and Amber among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
EssencebyMarc Jacobsis a Amber Floral fragrance for women.Essencewas launched in 2003. Top notes are Freesia, Bergamot and Spices; middle notes are Gardenia, Orange Blossom, Iris and Turkish Rose; base notes are Musk, Benzoin, Tolu Balsam and Sandalwood.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Essence office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.