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Essence Rare by Houbigant — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Houbigant· 1976

Essence Rare

Name: Essence Rare by Houbigant
Brand: Houbigant
Rating: 8.24 (173 reviews)

8.2173Typically ~$150

Aldehydes at first spray; bourbon whiskey is what stays on skin.

ChypreFloralAnimalGreenSpicy

Scent profile

Top notes

AldehydesBergamotGreen notesOrange

Heart notes

GeraniumIrisLilyLily of the valleyMay rose

Base notes

Bourbon whiskey

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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When to wear it

A spring and fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for everyday wear and date nights.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

83%

Spring

100%

Summer

82%

Fall

95%

Day

100%

Night

85%

Where

Office

96%

Casual

100%

Date

100%

Club

59%

Formal

98%

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Sport

53%