Sensuous
Sensuous by Estée Lauder is a feminine-leaning eau de parfum from 2008 in the designer price tier. It opens with mandarin and black pepper, moves into jasmine, magnolia and ylang-ylang and dries down to sandalwood, amber and honey. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
- Black Pepper Dry and prickly. Gives a fragrance grip and a bit of bite.
Heart
- Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
- Magnolia Lemony white floral. Bright and clean rather than heavy.
- Ylang-Ylang Banana-custard floral. Rich, tropical and slightly rubbery.
Dry-down
- Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
- Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
- Honey Sweet, waxy and slightly animalic. Can smell dirty in large doses.
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