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Estée Lauder · Sold as feminine
Sensuous
The quiet confidence of a woman in her element, surrounded by the comforting embrace of familiar scents and memories.
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SensuousMid-range · $40–100
51%Similar accords, often for lessGood Life Women · DavidoffBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2008 by Estée Lauder, Sensuous was created by perfumer Annie Buzantian as an Oriental Woody fragrance for women. It opens with a blend of lily and jasmine, adding a touch of mandarin orange to balance the florals. At its heart, magnolia and ylang-ylang provide warmth, while woods, amber, white honey, pepper, and sandalwood form a base that is both powdery and warm spicy.
Upon release, Sensuous received mixed critical reviews; it was praised for being pleasant but often criticized as 'middle-of-the-road' and lacking distinctiveness compared to other Estée Lauder orientals. Despite this, it garnered a significant following among consumers, making it one of the most reviewed fragrances in the catalog before its discontinuation.
Two sprays are sufficient to capture Sensuous's warm honey and powdery woods. The fragrance develops slowly on the skin, so it’s best applied an hour before you need it. It pairs well with cooler evenings but can also be worn year-round.
Fig. 01 — Sensuous, Estée Lauder
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Azniv (Annie) Buzantian
Firmenich's first woman Master PerfumerAnnie Buzantian is a Master Perfumer who has been part of Firmenich since 1972, when she joined as the company's first perfumer trainee, and has since created more than ninety fragrances.
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Designer Estée Lauder
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 34%, disliked or hated by 17%.