The One Essence

I'm seriously in love with D&G the one l'eau and knowing that they have discontinued that amazing perfume stops me from using it as much as I like.I tested original the one long ago and can't remember it's exact scent,I just remember that while very similar to l'eau flanker,it lacked what I saw as l'eau's magic.then I purchased the one desire and it couldn't replace my beloved the one l'eau either Recently I received a bunch of samples,the one essence was among them and I'm gladly seeing that I love it almost as much as the one l'eau. In a side by side test,I can see that they're not identical but more than 90% similar.essence is a bit warmer and more sweet while l'eau has a bit of freshness and is more floral.whenever I go through my bottle of precious l'eau,I can buy essence instead and enjoy the same heavenly creamy deliciousness The one essence is a well blended combination of vanilla,fruits and flowers.it's not overly peachy on me.fruits aren't juicy or fresh.it's as if I'm smelling a fruit-flavoured vanilla cream.I don't find a strong amber note here.it just adds more warmth,depth and sweetness without turning this to a balsamic scent.what makes me love this perfume and also the one l'eau is their creamy white floral heart.lily to be more specific.in some of The one family members I find this white floral accord non-descript.like a mix of different white floral notes but in essence and l'eau flankers I can really pickup lots of lily.and it's so realistic,creamy,sweet and softly spicy.so on my skin vanilla and lily standout the most,then comes fruits and amber and a touch of soft and sweet powder It's a superfeminine scent.smells expensive,classy and at the same time friendly and inviting.younger ladies can love it for it's creamy yummy undertone and it also suits more adult ladies because of it's feminine florals,amber and powder so I'd call it ageless.I can see that most people have rated it as a cold weather perfume.they're right.but I can see myself using it year round,both days and nights.I was very satisfied by The one l'eau's longevity and sillage.The one essence is even more potent.just one spray on each of my wrists,one on my neck and one on my hair and I can smell it the whole day on myself and leave a perfumes tail while walking.just like The one l'eau,essence is a big complement magnet. If one day I stop collecting perfume and decide to have a signature,this would be my first choice.I hope D&G never discontinues this gorgeous fragrance Make sure to test it on your skin as it acts totally different on different people

10/10 one of my favorite perfumes right now as the weather finally gets cooler. For anyone saying this doesn’t last- did you get a fake? Maybe you’re anosmic to it? This scent is gorgeous and lasts a good deal. Whenever someone says something doesn’t last, they’re usually spraying like 2 sprays. If you want your scent to last you need to spray it more. I sprayed this 4 hours ago and it’s still going strong and giving good silage. I absolutely love how well done the peach is in this scent. I have I want choo by Jimmy Choo and the peach in that is so powdery I almost get nauseated. This peach is so nice and smooth, very little powdery smell but just enough. I absolutely love this fragrance and it was a sucessful blind buy. You can find this scent very affordable and in my opinion it’s what the one should’ve been. The OG the one is pretty but it’s too faint. This is definitely deeper and more intense but not in your face. You get a nice scent tail but it isn’t overpowering. Absolutely gorgeous fragrance that I will likely empty the 2 oz bottle before spring. This could be worn anytime of year but I think she’s going to really shine in the frigid Chicago winter for me

Opens up strong, with peaches and cream, really decadent and sexy. As it lingers, it projects lily, amber and bergamot, it smells like a juicy tea in a room filled with fresh cut flowes, very fresh. The drydown is long and sultry, with vetiver and vanilla lasting about 6 hours in total on my skin. This was a blind buy for me, and I'm so glad I took the chance. It's not just another fruity vanilla. It's a decadent, sexy, yet also sophisticated scent. It's best suited for nightwear, as it does project quite a bit. I got many compliments when using as daywear, so it does strike people, and is very noticeable. I will definitely repurchase, as it is my signature scent these days.

This is advertised as an Essence De Parfum. I have J’Adore L’Or which is also an Essence De Parfum. I just received this from blind buying it. I can already tell you that D&G is not anywhere near the same level as Dior. There is a reason why I got this so cheap on FragranceX. Tbh, I’m loving the smell... but this is not concentrated perfume. This is a mockery of what a parfum should be. It’s darkly colored to make you assume it’s strong. However, I’m pretty sure that I have EDT’s that are stronger than this. Very sad. I love the smell though

This is an ultra feminine perfume and beast mode. Only a little bit have but rich and elegant. This is not girly but it is also not very mature. For me its a women in her 30s-45s who is independent and knows what she is looking for without losing her feminine side. I wear this in winter because it is warm and cosy. I cannot understand any bad reviews here. I believe this is a very classy perfume which does not lose its worth over time. Surely not a gourmand , not sharp not fresh but stable, classy, elegant, making itself noticeable.

This is absolutely LOVELY. If D&G had to only choose one fragrance to be the epitome of Italian luxury for their brand, it would without a doubt be this one. It’s thick, rich, smooth and somehow fruity which lightens up what would otherwise be a too full on fragrance. I definitely get banana laffy taffy vibes, but make it RICH and LUXURIOUS. Ugh. Just delectable. If you want to feel like a million bucks in your satin pajamas, you need this in your collection. It’s a major love 💛💛

Faaabulous! I could swear I smelled...banana, then I came here to check notes & sure enough, someone else reviewed that they also smelled banana. Oh, that was "PEACH..?" OK! I'll take it! It's next level THE ONE & that's what I was looking for. I've loved THE ONE for a few years now & it's never NOT on my perfume tray, but recently I was looking for an amped up version & here she is. So it's fruity/amber cloud of elegance for me with a lovely vanilla dry down. SCOOOORE!!

I actually blind bought this based on the reviews. Trying in early fall, I'm not getting the banana notes others have mentioned. Instead, I'm getting the most delicious orange cocoa note. I can see how some might think this leans more mature, but to me it's extremely luxe and with a single spray (on clothes) I could smell myself for hours after. I'm still early in my journey with this one, but so far I'm loving it.

I got a decanted sample of this one. I sprayed it and at once was blown away. I wanted so badly to like Hypnotic Poison, but on me it just didn't sit right. The One Essence is everything I wanted Hypnotic Poison to be. Both vanilla and jasmine, but the peach, vetiver and amber of The One Essence works much better for me than the plum, sandalwood and musk of Hypnotic Poison.

It looks like each contributor's skin has different reactions to this frag, which turns out as a sort of chimeric one ! On my skin this is a floral frag, with an all over dominant lily, enforced by vanilla and modulated by the fruity scents, especially litchi and peach, and enveloped by a discrete amber. Longevity is 4-5h. A quite fancy and original frag !

I'm a fan of The One EDP. This is exactly the flanker that I was looking for. A more subdued richer perfume. The high synthetic notes of the EDP are missing from this one. It makes the silage more concentrated around the body, instead of a loud blast like the EDP. To me, this is definitely a concentrated version of the EDP with more natural ingredients.

This is The One original's older sister! Definitely has the same DNA but more sensual, more alluring, sexier, more confident, richer, and wiser. If The One original is light and fun, this fragrance is deep, creamy, heavy peach amber vanilla! They're definitely not the same scent and I'm so glad to have both of them in my collection.

For the past 2 months I am continually reaching for this beauty. This scent combines the perfect sweetness, fruitiness, florals and amber together. I never liked The One btw but Essence is truly beautiful, long lasting and very affordable if you want to smell feminine, sweet and delicious. Digging this yummy perfume.

Love from the first sniff. It is breathing luxury, but also a significance and statement. A great harmony between soft sweetness and heavier powders. The peach and amber are shining through. The elegance and sophistication are excellent words to describe this gem.

Amazing creation. Smels terrific. A Conforting scent, warm, soft, fancy. For me doesnt smell similar but has the same powderly fancy smell of Allure(I also love Allure). I don't like the original the one, but Essence is a masterpiece, im in love.

I love this more than The One. Its sexier, juicier and deeper. Date night extravaganza, drinking cocktails in the night, wearing a long black dress and heavy makeup. I'm not usually a litchi fan but the boozy fruit aroma is excellent.

This perfume is AMAZING! It's so feminine and elegant, perfect for a night out. The jasmine and lily notes are so beautiful, and the vanilla and amber base makes it warm and inviting. I get compliments on this fragrance all the time!

Im a huge fan of The One l'eau and this smells very similar ,although just a bit stronger and richer ...Love it ..in fact maybe smells even better the The One L'EAU...think i will quickly add it to my santa wish list .

I love this scent. The smell is very delicate, but characteristic. The scent is really lovely, but the longivity is poorer than I expected, I think the price is too high.

This perfume is so classy, elegant, sophisticsted, perfumy sweet. It is for a very chic, independent woman not for girls. It will never be outdated. Just fantastic.