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Estée Lauder · Sold as feminine
Pleasures Estée Lauder
The crisp, fresh air of a spring morning at a wedding or graduation ceremony.
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Pleasures Estée LauderMid-range · $40–100
60%Similar accords, often for lessMajestica · AjmalBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1995 by Estée Lauder, Pleasures is a floral fragrance that has become iconic for its sheer, uplifting quality. Created by perfumers Annie Buzantian and Alberto Morillas, it opens with green notes and freesia before diving into an array of white florals like tuberose, jasmine, and lily-of-the-valley. This composition became widely credited with popularizing the 'sheer floral' fragrance category, defining the airy green-floral trend of the 1990s. Pleasures is not just a scent; it's a generational touchstone often shared between mothers and daughters, evoking major life milestones like weddings and graduations.
Pleasures has a light sillage and is best applied in layers for longevity. A single spritz might not last through the day, so consider reapplying after a few hours to maintain its delicate floral presence.
Fig. 01 — Pleasures Estée Lauder, Estée Lauder
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Alberto Morillas
The invisible architectAlberto Morillas is one of the most prolific and celebrated perfumers of the modern era. Born in Seville and trained in Geneva at Firmenich, he possesses an extraordinary gift for constructing fragrances that feel simultaneously complex and effortless.
“Technique is important, but it's the perfumer's soul that makes the difference.”
Alberto Morillas · Mizensir journal ('Nose-to-nose with founder Alberto Morillas'), July 2025
Co-created with Annie Buzantian
Designer Estée Lauder
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 27%, disliked or hated by 19%.