Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence

Launched by Marc Jacobs in 2003, Perfume Essence is a white floral, amber and powdery scent that opens with Freesia, Spices and Bergamot and settles into Benzoin, Tolu Balsam and Musk.

Fragrance pyramid

Top notes

• Freesia
• Spices
• Bergamot

Heart notes

• Gardenia
• Orange Blossom
• Rose
• Iris

Base notes

• Benzoin
• Tolu Balsam
• Musk
• Sandalwood
• Cassia

Main accords

• white floral
• amber
• powdery
• warm spicy
• floral
• citrus
• rose
• woody
• iris
• sweet

When to wear it

Best seasons: spring, fall. Most worn for: casual wear.

Similar scents

• Marc Jacobs Essence (2003)
• Marc Jacobs Gardenia (2007)
• Marc Jacobs Perfect Intense (2021)
• Marc Jacobs Decadence (2015)
• Marc Jacobs Perfect (2020)
• Marc Jacobs I Love Marc (2007)

More fragrances by Marc Jacobs

• Marc Jacobs Daisy (2007)
• Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh (2011)
• Marc Jacobs Decadence (2015)
• Marc Jacobs Perfect (2020)
• Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream (2014)
• Marc Jacobs Dot (2012)