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Very Estēe by Estēe Lauder — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Very Estēe by Estēe Lauder

Estēe Lauder· 2012

Very Estēe

7.550Typically ~$90

Freesia and lotus up top, drying down to cedarwood and musk. Suits daily wear in spring.

FloralWoodyPowderyFreshSweet

Scent profile

Top notes

Freesia Lotus Pink pepper Blackcurrant

Heart notes

Brazilian gardenia Jasmine Rose Bulgarian rose

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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When to wear it

A spring fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

74%

Spring

100%

Summer

87%

Fall

85%

Day

100%

Night

76%

Where

Office

95%

Casual

100%

Date

92%

Club

58%

Formal

87%

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Sport

55%