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Solo Loewe Esencial

Solo Loewe Esencial by Loewe is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men

The Quick Read

Respected, if divisive — a aromatic, sponsored composition with a fresh spicy undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear, leaning masculine.

fresh confidencewoody warmthdaytime staplespicy complexityunisex elegance
3.9· 333 Ratings
Created byCarlos Benaïm
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Longevity
8.2
Sillage
6.5
Best Time
🌙Night67%
Seasons
🍂 ❄️Fall/Winter
The Story

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.

Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

🌸
Spring
☀️
Summer
🍂
Fall
❄️
Winter
🌤️
Day
🌙
Night

Who Wears It

Masculine40%
Unisex40%
Feminine20%
Performance

How It Wears

Longevity
Very Weak800
Weak3.8k
Moderate13.8k
Long16.0k
Eternal2.1k
Sillage
Intimate2.1k
Moderate16.0k
Strong9.1k
Enormous2.6k

Application Tips

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.

03 · The Nose

Carlos Benaïm

Founding perfumer · 189 fragrances · b. 1949 · Moroccan-French

Carlos Benaïm portrait
The best fragrances are the ones that feel like they've always existed.

Carlos 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. Born in Tangier and raised between Morocco and Paris, he brings a multicultural sensibility to his work. He is the co-creator of iconic fragrances including Ralph Lauren Polo, Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, and numerous compositions for Dior and YSL. Benaïm is revered within the trade as a perfumer's perfumer — technically flawless, endlessly creative.

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04 · Dossier

Edited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

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.

Fig. 01 — Solo Loewe Esencial, Loewe

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06 · The Room

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