Rarely do "simple" fragrances (scents with few ingredients or little development) hold my attention or gain my affection. I prefer perfumes that change their expression several times a day - perfumes that make a journey.

I love(d) this and got it at the moment of its release, however, and please do give me some credence, this has a tendency to smell of chips in newspaper. It's beautiful. It's not "masculine" to my nose, though others seem able to sense a strong masculinity in it - according to the reviews posted...

The combination of rose and musk often results in a velvety, languorous effect, even if the rose is rendered as a sheer, crisp note. This is certainly the case with Narciso Rodriguez Essence , a fragrance that takes the classical aldehydic floral idea of Chanel No 5 and Lanvin Arpège and presents it...

This is now my favourite perfume, it makes me feel sexy and feminine and the scent lasts all day. My partner finds it irresistible and even the kids at school commented on how nice I smelt (which did make me wonder how I must have smelt before).

I religiously wear the original Narciso Rodriguez but my husband bought me Essence for a change. It is very different from the original and is very flowery, fresh and citrusy! A really nice fresh daytime perfume for me.

Narciso Rodriguez is a fashion brand. A range of male and female fragrances are also available. ~Essence Eau de Musc~ Eau de musc is part of the Essence fragrance collection. It offers an alternative to the original Essence and is available in the form of an eau de toilette.

*Please ignore the Nina Ricci part of the title - not sure what happened there!* Narciso Rodriguez is a fashion brand. A range of male and female fragrances are also available. Essence Eau de Musc Eau de musc is part of the Essence fragrance collection.

This was a Christmas Present that arrived Late, I was warned that it might not arrive on time, but I thought it would make it. The product is great, but S and H was slow.

Absolutely love this perfume. Lasts long without being overpowering and giving me a headache.

I've been searching for a replacement for discontinued Le Feau d'Issey, this one could be it. Sexy, floral but not cloying... Deep and rich, beautiful end notes. Diffuses nicely, retaining its richness.