Pink PepperOpens with
CoconutHeart
SandalwoodDries down to
Also asEau de Toilette · 2012 →
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Estée Lauder · Sold as feminine
Sensuous Nude
The subtle confidence of stepping into your favorite dress — where the warm embrace of vanilla and coconut meets the fresh crispness of bergamot, creating a harmonious blend that feels both familiar and alluring.
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Sensuous NudeMid-range · $40–100
47%Similar accords, often for lessNajm Gold · Al Haramain PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 5 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2011 by Estée Lauder and crafted by perfumer Annie Buzantian, Sensuous Nude is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance that embodies the house's elegant heritage. The composition opens with pink pepper and bergamot, creating an initial burst of freshness and spice. This gives way to rich layers of coconut, jasmine, and lily-of-the-valley, which blend seamlessly into a warm base of sandalwood, vanilla, and musk. Sensuous Nude is neither overtly sweet nor overpowering; instead, it offers a sophisticated balance that feels both intimate and confident.
Sensuous Nude has moderate longevity and sillage, so one or two sprays will keep it close to skin rather than filling the room. The fragrance blooms best when worn in layers, allowing each note to unfold gradually throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Sensuous Nude, 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.
The Sensuous line
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Designer Estée Lauder
More from the house · founded 1946 · United States
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The originalSensuous NudeEstée Lauder · Mid-range · $40–100Al Haramain Perfumes · 2018Najm GoldShares 4 of its 5 notesunder $40★ 4.24 (72)44%Match
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Adds aromatic, green and earthy; shares mandarin orange and lily-of-the-valley and 4 more notes.
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 31%, disliked or hated by 16%.