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Eau de parfum
Essenzialmente Laura Ethnos
Gender:
Male
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Essenzialmente Laura Ethnos — the character of Italian perfumery
Essenzialmente Laura Ethnos is a men's eau de parfum released in 2020 by the Italian brand Essenzialmente Laura.
The fragrance is part of the Musei Vaticani Essential collection, dedicated to expressive imagery and Italy's cultural heritage.
The brand's name can be translated as “Laura's Essence.” Its story began in 2015, thanks to perfumer Laura Tonatto and her personal vision of modern Italian perfumery.
Ethnos Eau de Parfum is built around a leathery, woody and sweet character.
It is a dense, rich fragrance in which the gourmand softness of honey meets more austere leathery and woody nuances.
This combination makes the composition feel warm, deep and masculine at the same time.
The fragrance's character and development
Honey, a leather accord and a woody accord form the heart of the composition.
The top, heart and base notes have not been listed separately, so it is more accurate to describe the fragrance as a cohesive accord-based composition rather than artificially dividing it into a classic note pyramid.
The impression develops from sweet, dense honey to a dryish leathery and woody drydown.
Ethnos is a good choice for those who enjoy distinctive men's fragrances with a pronounced sillage and are not looking for sheer everyday freshness.
Its very strong sillage makes it especially suitable for cool weather, evenings, meetings or events where you want to leave a memorable impression.
For the office or a small enclosed space, moderate application is best.
The perfumer and the Essenzialmente Laura style
The composition was created by Laura Tonatto, the brand's founder and perfumer, who guides its creative direction.
Ethnos reflects an attempt to combine Italian elegance with a bolder, richer presentation.
The honey-leather profile sets the fragrance apart from typical woody men's compositions and highlights the individuality of the Musei Vaticani Essential collection.
When and for whom Ethnos is suitable
Essenzialmente Laura Ethnos was created for men who appreciate warm, deep and richly textured fragrances. It reveals itself particularly harmoniously in autumn and winter, as well as on cool spring evenings.
This eau de parfum does not require a large number of sprays. Since the exact amount to apply to the skin and clothing is not specified, it is best to control the intensity gradually, starting with a small amount.
Those who would like to explore a similar mood may want to consider Jo Malone Bronze Wood & Leather, Rammstein Kokain and Brocard Hombre Habanero.
They are not copies of Ethnos, but may appeal to lovers of leathery, woody, sweet and distinctive men's compositions.
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