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Helena by Esscentual Alchemy — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Helena

Name: Helena by Esscentual Alchemy
Brand: Esscentual Alchemy
Rating: 9 (4 reviews)

9.04

Opens on black pepper, settles into a orris root-oriental base.

OrientalPowderySpicyWoodyEarthy

Scent profile

Top notes

Black PepperMarjoramClary Sage

Heart notes

JasmineRose

Base notes

Orris RootTolu BalsamLabdanumMyrrhOlibanumSandalwood

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

Helena MMXIV

Esscentual Alchemy

7.25

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When to wear it

A fall and winter fragrance that comes alive after dark — at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

93%

Spring

67%

Summer

47%

Fall

100%

Day

79%

Night

100%

Where

Office

76%

Casual

82%

Date

100%

Club

61%

Formal

98%

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