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The house of Byblos gifted the world with Essence in 2008. A feminine fragrance rooted in the wood, musk, and floral families. The talent of Christine Nagel is written all over this bottle. The fragrance is presented as eau de parfum.
Expect a moderate sillage — enough to be remembered, not enough to overwhelm. The longevity is genuinely phenomenal: firmly in the very high range. The birthplace of this fragrance — Italy, a place with a refined nose. Essence Byblos — the choice of those who appreciate depth and character in every detail.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
It can be felt in close proximity, but does not attract the attention of those around you
The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences
A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The note pyramid of Essence evolves as a cohesive olfactory arc, where notes flow without rush and without gaps. The creative approach of Byblos is recognizable in details that define the fragrance identity. Nothing here feels random, and the composition keeps a clear direction. Eau de parfum sets the right density and pace of development.
At olfactory-group level the structure relies on Citrus, Floral, Whiteflower and Aquatic. The framework further includes Wood, Gourmet and Musk.
From the first breath you meet invigorating sunny opening notes: Bergamot, Freesia, Mandarin and Neroli.
In the middle phase you detect Geranium, Jasmine, Marine accord and Rose keeping a harmonious floral direction.
The internal accord map is shaped by these accords: Citrus, Floral, Musc and Wood with each one in a clear role. Background accords such as Spicy and Marine add depth to the backdrop. The gender direction is feminine, which makes the scent profile easier to read. For persistence Very high points to a sustained drydown presence.
In summary Essence holds a coherent structure — the first stage creates momentum, the middle layer carries the identity, while the drydown anchors the memory. These are the fragrances best judged on skin.
| Gender | Female |
| Brand | Byblos |
| Segment | Premium perfumery |
| Country | Italy |
| Website | http://www.byblos.it |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum |
| License holder | Eurocosmesi |
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