David Beckham · 2012

The Essence

David Beckham The Essence
Longevity Long-lasting5-8 hours
Projection CloseArm's length
Polarising Mixed

cool grapefruit and violet, sweet fruity breeze

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The Essence by David Beckham is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. The Essence was launched in 2012. Top notes are Grapefruit, Violet Leaf and Lavender; middle notes are Apple, Pineapple and Cardamom; base notes are Kashmir wood, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. David Beckham The Essence David Beckham's new fragrance is announced as multi-faceted perfume that emphasizes the soul of an amazing man. The fragrance is presented in 2012, and it arrives on the market in August of the same year. Speaking about the fragrance, Beckham said: “Every man has something that makes him happy and for me, it is the smell of The Essence that conveys a sense of adventure and those special moments spent with the loved ones.” He wishes to offer a fresh, energetic fragrance full of wild, natural notes, based on a composition that intertwines with citruses, fresh fruity notes, herbs, and elegant, deep woody chords. The top notes of the new fragrance – The Essence – bled sparkling grapefruit, lavender and fresh violet leaves. The heart bestows aromatic blessing of the cardamom oil along with juicy notes of pineapple and apple, leading to the woody chords of patchouli and cashmere wood, nicely warmed by tonka. David's passion for motorbikes is reflected in the design of the bottle. A modern and unconventional embossed glass falcon evokes a trail of a tire that ran over her body, while the engraved stopper gives a specific feel to the overall appearance. The bottle carries light blue fragrant liquid – The Essence, which is available as 30 and 50ml ETD. The Essence range also includes 50ml After Shave, 200ml Hair & Body Wash and 150ml Deo Body Spray.
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David Beckham is a celebrity fragrance line, the England-footballer-branded men's range that has run continuously since Instinct (2005). Prices sit in mass-market territory, $11.95 to $100 (average $33). Families lean heavily fresh (18) with woody (4), floral (2) and warm & amber (1). Top accords: woody, spicy, citrus, fresh, sweet. Standout live picks: Exquisite Leather (smoky spiced leather jacket with musky woods, the standout at $54.99), Signature for Him (chilled watermelon and citrus splash, $44.99), Botanical Resin (fresh lemon-gin with fir and sandalwood warmth, $39.65), Intimately Beckham (soft rose, tuberose and powdery musk, $17.70), and Classic Homme (cool grapefruit, peppery rosemary, woody musk, $20.70). Value-tier fresh-masculine, one leather standout.

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