Essence Wenge

I recently bought a bottle of this, unsniffed. As I read that it was very much like Black Cashmere by Donna Karan, only softer. Now I had written a review about Black Cashmere a while ago in which I stated that I liked it, but its not for me...as I felt that the woodsy notes were very dominating and there was missing something in my opinion... I am more and more loving woodsy scents lately, so I tried the BC again on my wrist, and I really liked it.But again I felt there was missing a note...which I found in DK Essence Wenge. I totally agree that this reminds very much of BC,in fact, I believe its a little sister of BC. Its for me very much easier to wear. There is indeed something that makes it softer and a tiny bit sweet...maybe a small amount of vanilla...Woods, incense and spices are the main characters in this adventure. I did layer it with 2 different perfumes,both from YR. Tendre Jasmin and Orchidee. It gave them both a boost, TJ smellt more seductive and it gave Orchidee a more adventurous touch. Wearing it on its own is nice too, but only limited to colder weather. I must say the scent lingers for a very long time but close to the skin. I am very happy with this scent as with this I can still enjoy the nice smell of BC but in a much softer way. I am so much willing to try the Labdanum version of Essence... Overall a beautiful composition in an exclusive packaging!

This is so soft and warm, but confident rather than shy. I can imagine it as unisex, but when I wear it, I feel very feminine. It makes me feel rather like the stereotype of the sexy librarian - intelligent and strong, but lets her hair down when it's appropriate. This quality makes me feel able to wear it in almost any situation - a meeting at the kids' school, date night with the husband, or just for myself. It is sweet but not in a fruity or sugary way. Not remotely floral, either. It is warm soft woods and bits of vanilla and clove, to me. I've been searching for a fragrance like this for a long time, on the feminine side of unisex, and just...warm.

One of the most sensual fragrances I found. Very deep and relaxing. It is not screaming at all, nothing loud or overwhelming. Just simplicity and relax. I really enjoy this masterpiece. To my mind comes nice moments when I’m happy and I feel safe. The wood is warm here, extremely cozy, same as in Bois Blond by Parfumerie Generale. In my opinion Wenge for most people can be recognize as fall or winter fragrance, but I think it will work during the summer as well, especially during romantic evenings. When I’m sniffing Wenge the first what I want to do is to go to silent warm place and enjoy my book reading or listening to a beautiful cozy music.

One of my favourite frags! DK Wenge is that warm woody just-a-tad-sweet gourmand note found in Black Cashmere and it is just beautiful on it's own. If you're looking for a non-vanilla gourmand this is a great fragrance and is perfect for Fall/Winter. Dark, warm and very much a womans scent - I picked it out for evening or for days when I wear black cashmere sweaters to the office.

This is really pretty but definitely could be worn by a guy. I don't think it smells similar to Black Cashmere, yet has the same cosy vibe. The downside is that it hardly lasts at all (under 1 hr) and has pretty much no sillage after the initial spray. Maybe only good as a bedtime scent. Discontinued and very hard to find, so I wouldn't bother unless you see one dirt cheap.