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Home Fragrances David Yurman The Essence Collection Delicate Essence
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Eau de toilette

David Yurman Delicate Essence

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Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:

The year 2011 gave us Delicate Essence David Yurman. A feminine fragrance from the floral family. The talent of Harry Fremont is written all over this bottle. Created within the Essence collection and available in eau de toilette.

The sillage is delicate — an intimate cloud that stays close to the skin. Longevity is on the low side — a good excuse to refresh it throughout the day. The birthplace of this fragrance — the United States, a place with a refined nose. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Girls and women
Low fragrance longevity

The fragrance has low persistence and lasts on the skin for about 2–3 hours, gradually fading and smoothly revealing its main notes

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Sillage
Weak

A subtle trail—just a hint of fragrance

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Style
Solemn

The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image

Solemn
Concentration
Eau de toilette

A light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne

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Fragrance seasonality
Autumn - Winter

Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

The olfactory structure of Delicate Essence is built as a continuous scent journey, where notes flow smoothly and sequentially. The style of David Yurman is clear in details that define the fragrance identity. No excess details, only what works, and the composition keeps a clear direction. Eau de toilette emphasizes the right density and pace of development.

The gender direction is feminine, which sharpens how the fragrance is perceived. For persistence Low indicates a stable lasting impression. In diffusion Weak describes the way the scent radiates.

At the opening of the pyramid you catch delicate floral first notes: Lotus, Orange blossom and Pink pepper.

When the opening settles you sense Peony and Rose carrying a opulent floral direction. In the base the line is anchored through Ambergris, Woody Accord and musk, extending a deep amber trail.

At olfactory-group level the composition is built around Floral, Whiteflower, Spicy and Ambery. It also reaches into Wood and Musk. Within olfactory families the fragrance belongs to Floral.

In summary Delicate Essence sounds complete from start to finish — the opening sets direction, the heart develops the core line, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. These are the scent structures best experienced on skin.

Perfumers

Gender Female
Brand David Yurman
Segment Massmarket perfumery
Country United States
Website http://www.davidyurman.com
Year of production 2011
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de toilette

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Lotus
Lotus
Note photo Orange blossom
Orange blossom
Note photo Pink pepper
Pink pepper
Note photo Peony
Peony
Note photo Rose
Rose
Note photo Ambergris
Ambergris
Note photo Woody Accord
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Note photo musk
musk

Top notes

Lotus Orange blossom Pink pepper

Heart notes

Peony Rose

Base notes

Ambergris Woody Accord musk

Families

Family Floral Floral

Fragrance characteristics

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Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
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Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Low (1 to 2 hours)
2
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Imperceptible
2
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
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Unisex
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Female
100%
What kind of event
Date
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Wedding
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Sport
50%
Sleep
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For every day
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Sex
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For Holiday
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Theatre
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Office
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Winter
Winter
100%
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Spring
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Summer
Summer
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Autumn
Autumn
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For what style / mood
Casual
0%
Gala
50%
Classic
0%
Avant-garde
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Romantic
50%
Sporty
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For what age
under 18
100%
18-25 years old
0%
26-35 years old
0%
36-45 years
0%
46+ years old
0%
Any
0%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
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On the chest
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On the wrist
50%
On the knees
0%
On the back of the neck
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Behind the ears
50%
On the elbow
0%
On the abdomen
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On the back of the hand
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On clothes
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On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
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4-5 sprays
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Associations
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Freshness
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Exoticism
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Luxury
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Euphoria
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Passion
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Joy
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Calm
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Excitement
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Sadness
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Attracts attention
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Intensity
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The rose here is simply gorgeous, so playful and fresh. This fragrance reminds me of youth and the first days of spring, when we finally put away winter clothes. On me, it quickly disappears, but on cold skin, it lasts excellently 🌸
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The fragrance is quite simple, but there's a charm to that. Its sweetness is watery, very subtle. The rose feels soft, sweetish, more like garden rosehip. The mood and a bit of the direction remind me of Dior's Blooming Bouquet, but I can't say for sure if I like it or not. Overall, there's something mysterious about it
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The scent's not bad, but I can't say it blew me away. I've come across many similar options. Its unique thing, perhaps, is that from the very first notes you can smell lotus, which sort of runs through the whole fragrance like a pink thread. Then, brighter notes of rose and peony, also quite noticeable, are added to this watery lotus scent. The drydown, unfortunately, is pretty standard. It lasts decently on the skin, but since it didn't really wow me, I didn't buy it ))
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