Top Notes 
Bergamot
Cardamom
Cedar
Geranium
Heart Notes 
Laurel
Coriander
Base Notes 
Olive wood
Cypress wood
Oakmoss
Labdanum
07/11/2025
RhythmnHues
50 Reviews
RhythmnHues
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Spicy-aromatic Bottled Energy
My perfume journey has seen a lot of unexpected surprises—mostly wonderful, occasionally disappointing. Last year, while hunting for a fragrance gift for a friend whose taste leans toward the likes of Hermes, Diptyque, and Tom Ford, I was determined to find something unique, something that would surprise her. That's when I discovered a vintage bottle of Sensi by Giorgio Armani. It was pure magic—elegant, warm, and easily one of the most refined oriental scents I’ve come across. There was just one bottle, though, so it became hers entirely.
Right beside it sat another mysterious bottle: Life Essence by Fendi. I picked it up with tempered expectations, but wow—what a revelation. It bursts open with vibrant citruses—mandarin, lemon, and bergamot—alongside the cool sharpness of cypress, a minty geranium bite, and a gentle trail of jasmine. But the true standout is its Bay Rum note. Spicy like clove, herbal like basil—it’s a rare and charismatic presence. Mixed with cardamom and coriander, the heart of the fragrance pulses with a spicy-aromatic intensity.
As it dries down, the scent softens into a symphony of creamy sandalwood and cedar, anchored by earthy oakmoss and delicate musks. The result is stunning: crisp, invigorating, and unmistakably fresh. It's the kind of fragrance that doesn’t care about gender norms—it simply shines. If you’ve got a soft spot for spicy, citrus-laced colognes that feel like bottled energy, Life Essence might just be your next surprise.
8.5/10
Right beside it sat another mysterious bottle: Life Essence by Fendi. I picked it up with tempered expectations, but wow—what a revelation. It bursts open with vibrant citruses—mandarin, lemon, and bergamot—alongside the cool sharpness of cypress, a minty geranium bite, and a gentle trail of jasmine. But the true standout is its Bay Rum note. Spicy like clove, herbal like basil—it’s a rare and charismatic presence. Mixed with cardamom and coriander, the heart of the fragrance pulses with a spicy-aromatic intensity.
As it dries down, the scent softens into a symphony of creamy sandalwood and cedar, anchored by earthy oakmoss and delicate musks. The result is stunning: crisp, invigorating, and unmistakably fresh. It's the kind of fragrance that doesn’t care about gender norms—it simply shines. If you’ve got a soft spot for spicy, citrus-laced colognes that feel like bottled energy, Life Essence might just be your next surprise.
8.5/10
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