Diptyque
Philosykos
Eau de toilette
A study of fig: fruit, leaf and tree.
parfumbible.comAromatic · Woody · Fresh spicy.
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Collection: The Essence
The short answer
A scent, in focus.
The Essence by Porsche Design has a listed aromatic, woody, fresh spicy profile, with notes of Juniper, Blueberry, Pine Tree, Pepper, Coriander.
Based on listed notes and accords.
Catalog snapshot · 2026-05-29. Ratings and votes come from the source dataset, not Parfum Bible users or live measurements. This entry has not yet received an individual editorial review.
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01 / The scent profile
Understand what you smell.
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Inside the bottle.
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Performance / Community impressions
How it wears.
Longevity
2.93 / 5
150 votes
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Projection
2.21 / 4
174 votes
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1 = intimate; higher = stronger
Value perception
3.67 / 5
60 votes
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1 = overpriced; 5 = great value
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334Own it
261Previously owned
172Want it
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03 / Keep exploring
Explore shared accords.
These entries share at least one leading accord. That alone does not establish that they smell alike.
Diptyque
Tam Dao
Eau de toilette
Sandalwood and cedar at the heart.
Le Labo
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Musky · Amber · Woody.
Hermès
Un Jardin Sur Le Nil
Citrus · Aromatic · Floral.
Explore a combination
Layering ideas to try.
Starting points from listed profiles, not community-tested pairings or compatibility scores.
Suggested experiment
Gypsy WaterBoth list Incense and Juniper. Explore The Essence’s aromatic direction alongside Gypsy Water’s woody profile. Shared notes offer a starting point for an experiment; the combination has not been wear-tested.
Compare each fragrance alone, then try a small amount together on a blotter. Keep the combination you enjoy; no application order or ratio has been validated.
Suggested experiment
Portrait of a LadyBoth list Incense and Patchouli. Explore The Essence’s aromatic direction alongside Portrait of a Lady’s warm spicy profile. Shared notes offer a starting point for an experiment; the combination has not been wear-tested.
Compare each fragrance alone, then try a small amount together on a blotter. Keep the combination you enjoy; no application order or ratio has been validated.
A little more clarity.
Before you tryWhat does The Essence smell like?
The Essence by Porsche Design has a listed aromatic, woody, fresh spicy profile, with notes of Juniper, Blueberry, Pine Tree, Pepper, Coriander.
Who created it?
The listed perfumers are Anne Flipo, Bruno Jovanovic.
How long does it last?
The longevity rating is 2.93 out of 5, from 150 category votes. This is not a measurement in hours. A wear test is the best way to assess it for you.
Which notes define The Essence?
Its listed notes include juniper, blueberry, pine tree, pepper, coriander, incense, patchouli. These describe the scent rather than its full ingredient formula.
04 / Find your next bottle
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PARFUM BIBLE / SCENT CARD
The Essence
Porsche Design
Leading accords
aromatic
woody
fresh spicy
fruity
warm spicy
Relative prominence, not ingredient percentages.Listed notes · a selection
Juniper · Blueberry · Pine Tree · Pepper · Coriander · Incense
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