Esencia de Duende

Esencia de Duende is a bright, fresh, and delicate green floral fragrance with prominent citrus, woody, and aromatic accords. It opens with a crisp blend of bergamot, grapefruit, mandarin orange, and coriander, creating a clean, slightly aquatic, and slightly spicy top note. The middle notes bring in a light floral bouquet of hyacinth, jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, lotus, and rose, giving it a translucent, airy quality that feels both elegant and natural. The base features cedar, mahogany, sandalwood, and vetiver, adding a subtle, dry woody depth that grounds the fragrance without overwhelming it. The scent is consistently described as clean, refreshing, and balanced — highly wearable during spring and summer, especially in warm weather. It sits close to the skin, with moderate sillage and moderate longevity, but many users note it fades quickly on the skin, lasting only a few hours at best, and some consider it the weakest aspect of the perfume. Despite this, some users report a strong, enduring presence on their skin when used generously, while others see it as fleeting and forgettable. The fragrance is often associated with its effortless, simplistic elegance, drawing comparisons to other clean, minimalist scents like Bvlgari Omnia, Chanel No. 19, and Calvin Klein’s early asexual colognes — though many find it more green and less sweet than those. The emotional response is divided: some love it passionately, recalling it as a nostalgic favorite, while others find it generic, inoffensive, and lacking in character or depth. A few users associate it with mythical or artistic qualities — the 'duende' being magical, passionate, and feminine — making it a personal signature for those seeking a quiet, refined freshness.