Top Notes 
Tomato leaf
Bergamot
Cardamom
Heart Notes 
Tonka bean
Patchouli
Base Notes 
Sandalwood
Frankincense
11/19/2024
Smirky
463 Reviews
Smirky
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Classy and versatile masculine fragrance
Brioni Essentiel is yet another (3rd I've tested so far) that comes across as a classy and distinguished masculine fragrance. The OG has a really nice violet note, Intense is fruity with an underpinning of oud while Essentiel is more woody with a strong, musky patchouli and a smooth incense base. I did not detect any tomato note. To me, it's pretty versatile - working in formal occasions and also during leisure time.
Performance of Essentiel is the best of the three I've tried. Sillage is about arms length for a good 2 to 3 hours while the longevity was about 9 hours for me, at which point is was a very mild skin scent. Overall though, Essentiel gives a moderate impression - not overpowering or dominating a room. Would work in close quarters and in the office. While it's nice, like it's two other brothers, it's a bit tame for me.
Performance of Essentiel is the best of the three I've tried. Sillage is about arms length for a good 2 to 3 hours while the longevity was about 9 hours for me, at which point is was a very mild skin scent. Overall though, Essentiel gives a moderate impression - not overpowering or dominating a room. Would work in close quarters and in the office. While it's nice, like it's two other brothers, it's a bit tame for me.
