LavenderOpens with
PatchouliHeart
VanillaDries down to
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Xerjoff · Sold as feminine
Esquel
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, where the crisp aroma of fresh coffee mingles with the warm undertones of vanilla and spices.
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EsquelLuxury · $250+
49%Similar accords, often for lessShalimar Ode a la Vanille Sur la route de Madagascar · GuerlainPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 6 of its 18 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2009 by Xerjoff and crafted by perfumer Jacques Flori, Esquel is an Oriental Floral fragrance for women that balances freshness with warmth. The composition opens with a vibrant citrus-aromatic blend of lemon, bergamot, and petitgrain, which cuts through the sweetness of rose and ylang-ylang. As it develops, lavender and pink pepper add a fresh spicy edge to the heart, before settling into a rich base of vanilla, opoponax, tonka bean, and musk that reads as comforting and enveloping.
Apply one or two sprays to your pulse points; the citrus top notes are bright but short-lived. The rich base notes will develop over time, so it's best applied early in the day for a full experience.
Fig. 01 — Esquel, Xerjoff
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Jacques Flori
From yachting to incense masteryJacques Flori is a French perfumer who initially studied medicine and pursued a passion for yachting before falling in love with perfumery under the mentorship of Jean Mober, owner of the fragrance house Robertet.
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Adds green, musky and patchouli; shares bergamot and orange blossom and 2 more notes.
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 43%, disliked or hated by 16%.