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The Perfume Bible / A closer look

Essence
meets Viva Rock.

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

Shared ground

Musk · Rose

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

The distinction

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

At a glance
Narciso Rodriguez Essence bottle
Narciso Rodriguez

Essence

Concentration not recorded

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John Richmond Viva Rock bottle
John Richmond

Viva Rock

Concentration not recorded

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Made inNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Listed year20092011
Leading accordsmusky · powdery · irisfruity · musky · floral
Notes unique to this recordIris, BenzoinCarambola (Star Fruit), Cactus, Mandarin Orange, Cherry Blossom, Jasmine, Orris Root, Amber
Longevity / 53.42 · 569 votes3.13 · 78 votes
Projection / 42.38 · 688 votes2.26 · 88 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.

Viva Rock

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 musky and powdery direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

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