Eau de Parfum2012
Very Estee

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Estée Lauder  ·  Sold as feminine

Very Estee

The refined confidence of an afternoon meeting that seamlessly transitions into a dinner date, where the air is filled with soft florals and warm woods.

3.82816 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
floralwoodywhite floralmuskyrosesoft spicy
Very EsteeMid-range · $40–100
46%Similar accords, often for lessSignify · AjmalBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 7 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate30% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak14%
Weak17%
Moderate39%
Long lasting22%
Eternal9%
SillageModerate37% say strong or enormous
Intimate24%
Moderate39%
Strong22%
Enormous15%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine3%
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Unisex5%
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Feminine92%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Very Estee by Estée Lauder was launched in 2012 as an embodiment of the brand's signature elegance and sophistication. This Floral Woody Musk fragrance opens with the freshness of freesia, cassis, and pink pepper, creating a bright and aromatic entrance. The heart is anchored by Bulgarian rose and gardenia, giving way to a warm, powdery base of musk, cashmere wood, cedar, and sandalwood. Very Estee balances floral sweetness with woody depth, making it a versatile choice for any occasion.

How to wear it

One or two sprays are enough to capture its subtle complexity. The fragrance develops over time, so it’s best applied a few minutes before you leave for your day.

Fig. 01 — Very Estee, Estée Lauder

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Azniv (Annie) Buzantian portrait
03 · The nose

Azniv (Annie) Buzantian

Firmenich's first woman Master Perfumer

Annie 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.

43fragrances

Co-created with Nathalie Lorson

Designer Estée Lauder

More from the house · founded 1946 · United States

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Very EsteeThe originalVery EsteeEstée Lauder · Mid-range · $40–100
46%MatchAjmal · 2016SignifyShares 5 of its 7 notesunder $40★ 3.81 (32)
Very EsteeEstee Extrait
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With Estée Lauder Estee Extrait

Adds sweet, iris and earthy; shares jasmine and sandalwood and 1 more note.

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What people
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3.82/ 5 · 816 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 19%, disliked or hated by 17%.

Love19%
Like62%
OK2%
Dislike17%
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