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Narciso Rodriguez Essence vs Dolce&Gabbana D G Anthology La Temperance 14
Essence for the community favourite, D G Anthology La Temperance 14 for the value.
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Notes
———Accords
Musky
100%
Powdery
96%
Iris
82%
Rose
72%
Amber
60%
Violet
56%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springsummerfall
About
Essence by Narciso Rodriguez is a Floral fragrance for women. Essence was launched in 2009. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. The fragrance features Musk, Iris, Rose and Benzoin. After very successful edition for women, Narciso Rodriguez for Her, as well as its companion Narciso Rodriguez for Him, and their reinterpretations with mirror effect from 2008, Essence for women, is presented to the market in 2009.Airy and floral Essence was introduced as a limited edition, announced as very sexy, with pure, fresh and complete sunlight effect, decorated with a collage of rose, iris and amber and a musk base, created of Narciso Rodriguez' favourite ingredients, which bring a feeling of pleasure.Essence was developed by Alberto Morillas (Firmenich), as a powdery-musky fragrance based on aromas of powdery iris, rose petals, benzoin balm surrounded with modern accords of musk.Its flacon is created of glass, it is gently rounded and has mirror effect. Creator of the bottle is Ross Lovegrove, who found inspiration in the first edition for women, Narciso Rodriguez for Her, showing the new edition as a modern, futuristic and very sensual solution which follows the composition. The new bottle exhibits modern beauty.The perfume is available as 50 and 100 ml EDP, with an accompanying body care collection which encompasses 200 ml body lotion, 200 ml bath and 100 ml deo spray.
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Notes
Top
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Pink Pepper
Heart
IrisOrrisHibiscusRose
Base
Oriental notesMuskPatchouli
Accords
Musky
100%
Iris
81%
Powdery
73%
Floral
68%
Warm spicy
62%
Amber
55%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageIntimate
Best Seasons
fallspringwinter
About
D&G Anthology La Temperance 14 by Dolce&Gabbana is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. D&G Anthology La Temperance 14 was launched in 2011. Top notes are Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Iris, Orris, Hibiscus and Rose; base notes are Oriental notes, Musk and Patchouli. The fashion house Dolce & Gabbana launched D & G Anthology fragrance collection in 2009. The collection consisted of six fragrances named after six tarot cards. Each fragrance is represented by a famous top model. Those fragrances are: Le Bateleur 1 (Tyson Ballou), L’Imperatrice 3 (Naomi Campbell), L’Amoureaux 6 (Noah Mills), La Roue de la Fortune 10 (Eva Herzigova i Fernando Fernandes), La Lune 18 (Claudia Schiffer) and La Force 11 (Tony Ward). Two new editions are added to the collection in 2011: La Temperance 14 („temperance“) and Le Fou 21 (“the fool”). La Temperance 14 is a floral - woody musky fragrance, a fragrance that represents balance and harmony. It is made of ambrette seeds, iris, musky and woody notes. Available as 50 and 100 ml Eau de Toilette.
Notes in Common
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No shared notes — these are very different compositions.
Only in Essence
Only in D G Anthology La Temperance 14
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Pink PepperIrisOrrisHibiscusRoseOriental notesMuskPatchouli
Rating
3.97vs3.86
Ratings
2,230vs1,182
Concentration
EDPvsEDT
Launch Year
2009vs2011
Which should I buy?
Essence for the community favourite, D G Anthology La Temperance 14 for the value.
- Essence is rated higher by the community: 3.97 from 2,230 ratings, against 3.86 from 1,182.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Essence and "moderate" for D G Anthology La Temperance 14.
- Sillage votes lean "moderate" for Essence versus "intimate" for D G Anthology La Temperance 14.
- Essence is voted best for spring and summer; D G Anthology La Temperance 14 for fall and spring.
- Narciso Rodriguez is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Dolce&Gabbana is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Essence if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy D G Anthology La Temperance 14 if value for money matters most.