Thank you Esxence 2023!

The "Esxence 2023" perfume fair in Milan ended yesterday. It was my first time attending the fair and I was filled with excitement and emotions throughout all the event! 😁

I had the pleasure of meeting in person all the people I had previously only seen through a screen, including influencers, friends, and fellow enthusiasts.

Jeremy Fragrance and The Fragrance Guy were just a couple of influencers in attendance, along with many others that you have probably watched on YouTube before.

But the fair was not just a chance for socializing; it was also an opportunity to discover new perfumes 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 this reason, It was an occasion to learn and grow knowledge.

It was eye-opening to speak directly with the creators of the fragrances and step out of the 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 (Sorry the picture is not on point)

Another standout 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 even offered a personalized quick consultation based on people's preferences, which was a unique experience.

The mouillettes were also designed in a smart way, with a list of all the fragrances available for an easy marking.

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 and Sugar Daddy although many others were also lovely.

I also enjoyed Dorin fragrances, which had a distinctly feminine feel although 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.

An other surprising brand it was J-Scent, a brand based in Japan. The ladies at the stand were friendly and gentle, and their fragrances seem to have the same "soul".

Their fragrance Roasted Green Tea Eau de Parfum it's a Gem

The most popular brands at the fair were 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 was able to try many others and particularly enjoyed "Unum - ennui_noir | Filippo Sorcinelli" and the new release "Délire de Voyage - Hæc dies | Filippo Sorcinelli".

The stand was simply wounderful:

An other interesting brand for my taste was 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 sets Evody apart from other fragrance brands is their attention to detail and their dedication to creating fragrances with a great value for money.

They have many collections, each one with a different style and feelings.

Personally I liked a lot Collection Première - Ambre Intense

There were also other stands that I found particularly appealing: 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, an other fantastic discovery was the brand Atyab al Marshoud. The owner of the brand, who also happens to be the creative noise behind the fragrances, was not only extremely welcoming but also incredibly knowledgeable about perfumery.

One of the fragrances that I had the pleasure of trying was the Marshoud 4 (White) Eau de Toilette 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!

See you next Year Esxcence!