LavenderOpens with
CardamomHeart
Tonka BeanDries down to
Carlos BenaïmThe nose · 189 fragrances · also made Spicebomb Extreme (2015)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Loewe · Sold as masculine
Solo Loewe Esencial
The crisp clarity of a morning walk through an aromatic garden — where the freshness of citrus and mint is tempered by warm spices and woody notes.
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Solo Loewe EsencialPremium · $100–250
45%Similar accords, often for lessInvictus Victory Elixir · RabanneMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2017, Solo Loewe Esencial by Loewe is a Woody Aromatic fragrance crafted by Carlos Benaïm. This composition opens with a vibrant mix of tangerine and lime, balanced by the freshness of mint and lavender. The heart introduces warm spices like cardamom and nutmeg, adding depth to the aromatic base notes of patchouli and guaiac wood. The result is a scent that feels both fresh and grounded, suitable for any moment.
Solo Loewe Esencial projects well, so one or two sprays are sufficient. The fresh top notes are prominent in the first hour but gradually give way to the spicy and woody base notes. This fragrance pairs particularly well with a light jacket for daytime wear.
Fig. 01 — Solo Loewe Esencial, Loewe
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Carlos Benaïm
The quiet geniusCarlos Benaïm is a master perfumer at IFF whose name may not be widely recognized outside the industry, yet his creations have shaped the olfactory landscape of the past four decades.
“Perfumers always strive to create a scent that will have long lasting appeal but we never fully know in advance.”
Carlos Benaïm · The Candy Perfume Boy, April 2015
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 33%, disliked or hated by 17%.