Thank you Esxence 2023!

The "Esxence 2023" perfume fair in Milan just wrapped up yesterday, and it was my first time attending! The whole experience was a whirlwind of emotions — I loved every moment of it! 😁

It was such a pleasure to meet in person so many people I'd only seen through a screen, including influencers, friends and fellow fragrance lovers.
Jeremy Fragrance and The Fragrance Guy were just a couple of the influencers there, along with many others you’ve probably seen on YouTube before.

But the fair was not just a chance for socializing; it was also an opportunity to discover new fragrances and brands that had been launched specifically for the event!

As a beginner in this world, I felt somewhat "untrained" to join the event, but for that reason it was such a valuable experience.

It was truly eye-opening to speak directly with the creators behind the fragrances — hearing their stories, inspirations and their creative process. It also pushed me to step out of my comfort zone.

There were several brands that caught my attention at the fair:

Some of the most interesting were Tiziana Terenzi and VCanto, specifically their "Giardino Benessere" brand, which offers a line of mononote perfumes that can be mixed together for personal layering, such as White Musk as well as a line of more complex fragrances that can be used alone or in combination with the base fragrances, such as the new Dasos

I found this to be a great opportunity for beginners to experiment with layering and discover new combinations (sorry the doesn’t quite show it properly!).

Another stand-out brand was Bois 1920, an Italian company that produces high-quality perfumes.

I particularly enjoyed their line of Cannabis based fragrances, especially Cannabis Salata and the new Cannabis Dolce but even others such as Oro 1920 which has an especially beautiful bottle.

The brand also offered a quick personalized consultation based on each person’s scent preferences, which made the experience feel truly unique and tailored.

The mouillettes were cleverly designed too — they included a list of all the available fragrances, making it super easy to mark and keep track of everything you tried.

Fugazzi's stand was also quite attractive! It was designed as a plane interior where you could relax and enjoy a drink while trying their fragrances.

My favorites were "In Love With The Cocos | Fugazzi" and "Sugar Daddy | Partisan Parfums / P|Parfums" but there were many other great fragrances.

I also enjoyed Dorin fragrances, even if they all had a distinctly feminine feel (a bit too much for my personal taste). Nonetheless, every fragrance reminded me of something from my childhood, it's very difficult to explain but it was sensational.

Another surprising brand was J-Scent from Japan. The ladies at their stand were friendly and kind, and their fragrances felt like they had the same gentle “soul.”

Their fragrance Roasted Green Tea Eau de Parfum it's a must-try!

The most popular brands at the fair were probably Lorenzo Pazzaglia and Filippo Sorcinelli!

Their stands were crowded with people, but their teams of supporters were able to accommodate everyone.

I had already smelled all of Lorenzo Pazzaglia's fragrances before, but it was nice to try the new release Artik Sea and Summer Hammer; a fragrance based on notes of mango and coconut which reminds a piña colada (performances are incredible).

Sorcinelli, on the other hand, is famous for his incense-based fragrances like "Unum - Reliqvia | Filippo Sorcinelli" but I also particularly enjoyed "Unum - ennui_noir | Filippo Sorcinelli" and the new release "Délire de Voyage - Hæc dies | Filippo Sorcinelli".

The stand was simply wounderful:

Another brand worth mentioning for its quality-price balance is Evody.

Based in France, Evody offers a range of fragrances that are made using high-quality raw materials and crafted by some of the best perfumers in the industry.

What makes Evody different is the care they put into every detail, while keeping their fragrances affordable.

Personally I liked a lot "Collection Première - Ambre Intense | Evody"

There were also other stands that I found particularly interesting: Coreterno, especially Mystic Sugar , Toskovat, Etat Libre d'Orange, Almah, Perfume.Sucks, Meo Fuscioni, Electimus, Oman Luxury, Rubini, Pantheon Roma and many many others.

Finally, another fantastic discovery was the brand Atyab al Marshoud. The owner, who is also the creative mind behind the fragrances, was not only very welcoming but also really knowledgeable about perfumery.

One of the fragrances that I had the pleasure of trying was the "Marshoud 4 (White) (Eau de Toilette) | Atyab Al Marshoud / أطياب المرشود" which is a beautiful blend of oud and mint.

In addition to that, I also tried the new Marshoud Red London Edition, a captivating fragrance that combines the sweet and tangy notes of raspberry with the warm and comforting aroma of amber, a must try!



In conclusion, the "Esxence 2023" perfume fair was an amazing experience.

The event provided the opportunity to meet many people, learn about new perfumes and brands.

The organizers of the fair did a fantastic job putting together such a great event, and the brands were generous in sharing their knowledge and passion (but not really sharing samples 😅).

The influencers and enthusiasts added to the excitement of the fair. Finally, I would like to thank all the visitors who made the fair a great success!

Thank you Esxcence!