Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence
meets James.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Gardenia
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
Concentration not recorded leads with white floral; Concentration not recorded leads with white floral. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Marc Jacobs Marc Jacobs Perfume EssenceConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  By / Rosie Jane JamesConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | United States | Not yet verified |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2003 | 2015 |
| Leading accords | white floral · amber · powdery | white floral · fruity · sweet |
| Notes unique to this record | Freesia, Spices, Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Rose, Iris, Benzoin, Tolu Balsam, Musk, Sandalwood, Cassia | Fig, Amber |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.75 · 24 votes | 2.79 · 156 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.67 · 21 votes | 1.78 · 158 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.
Ingredients, side by side.
Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.
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Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
James
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 verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed white floral and amber direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed white floral and fruity direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.