A world of scent, a little clearer.

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The Perfume Bible / A closer look

Essence
meets Individuel.

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Patchouli

Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with green; Concentration not recorded leads with sweet. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
AXE Essence bottle
AXE

Essence

Concentration not recorded

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Montblanc Individuel bottle
Montblanc

Individuel

Concentration not recorded

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originNot yet verifiedGermany
Made inNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Listed year20002003
Leading accordsgreen · fresh · warm spicysweet · fruity · aromatic
Notes unique to this recordGreen Leaves, Green Apple, Fig Leaf, Thyme, PimentoLavender, Cinnamon, Pineapple, Juniper Berries, Mint, Bergamot, Rosemary, Cardamom, Coriander, Orange Blossom, Violet, Geranium, Jasmine, Raspberry, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Dark Chocolate, Musk, Amber, Vetiver, Oakmoss
Longevity / 52.54 · 28 votes3.26 · 4,965 votes
Projection / 42.21 · 29 votes2.10 · 5,180 votes

Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.

Compare the labels

Ingredients, side by side.

Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.

A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.

Essence

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

Individuel

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.

Follow your curiosity.

A starting point, not a verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed green and fresh direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed sweet and fruity direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.