Essentially Me Empress of India

Launched by Essentially Me in 2010, Empress of India is a white floral, amber and powdery scent that opens with Orris Root, Rose and Neroli and settles into Opoponax, Incense and Musk.

Perfumer: Alec Lawless

Fragrance pyramid

Top notes

• Orris Root
• Rose
• Neroli
• Coriander
• Bergamot
• Mandarin Orange

Heart notes

• Rose
• Tuberose
• Jasmine
• African Orange Flower

Base notes

• Opoponax
• Incense
• Musk
• Sandalwood
• Tonka Bean
• Vanilla

Main accords

• white floral
• amber
• powdery
• citrus
• balsamic
• sweet
• woody
• vanilla
• rose
• iris

When to wear it

Best seasons: winter. Most worn for: nights out.

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• Penhaligon s Empressa Eau de Parfum Penhaligon's (2018)
• Emperor Blue Emperatriz (2024)
• Alchemist Perfumery The Empress (2022)

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