Chanel

Gabrielle Essence

Gabrielle Essence by Chanel is a feminine-leaning eau de parfum from 2019 in the premium price tier. It opens with orange blossom, moves into jasmine, ylang-ylang and tuberose and dries down to sandalwood and vanilla. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

• Orange Blossom Sweet, soapy and sunny. Neroli's warmer sibling.

Heart

• Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
• Ylang-Ylang Banana-custard floral. Rich, tropical and slightly rubbery.
• Tuberose Creamy, waxy and enormous. The loudest white flower.

Dry-down

• Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
• Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.

Smells like this

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