Exotic Essence David Yurman for women

This was a lot sweeter than I initially expected. Exotic Essence is billed as an oriental, so I expected more spice and woods. I didn't get it at all. Instead I picked up a very sweet, almost gourmand aroma. The mixture of vanilla and sandalwood is very noticeable. In fact, from start to finish there is no transition...exotic Essence remains the same. The scent is favorable but there is no originality at all within the composition.

I was trying to recall what the opening wafts of David Yurman EXOTIC ESSENCE were reminding me of, and then I realized: Dior ADDICT plus about a hundred other sandalwood-vanilla perfumes! This one is quite a bit less spicy and more fruity than most fragrances of this type, with a notable peach facet.

The musk seems to be contributing a creaminess to the drydown. There is a yellow quality to EXOTIC ESSENCE which reminds me of both Karl Lagerfield KAPSULE FLORIENTAL and Jil Sanders STYLE PASTELS SOFT YELLOW. Actually, the concept of the trio is the same for these three as well, as a matter of fact.

EXOTIC ESSENCE smells quite nice and does stand out from the crowd for its peach quality, although the sandalwood and vanilla seem dominant to my nose. I would definitely say that this perfume is more fruity than floral, but without being overly sweet. A gentle, creamy, peachy floriental.

I just tried this and I like it. A bit sweet for my taste but okay for the grey days of winter and fall.

Love the scent of this. It's really warm and strong in amber at first spritz, honey-like in a way. I definitely smell a touch of peach and flowers as the scent dries down, and with a bit of time it becomes sweet in a natural, sun-ripened fruit kind of way. It does smell exotic, but it's not heavy. It's somewhat reminiscent of Tresor, but this works much, much better on my skin. I can't wear Tresor, and I think it might be because the patchouli is way too strong for me. Not so with Yurman's Exotic Essence. This is a nice autumn perfume if you want to feel cozy but not stuffy. It's a must-try for those who love amber but who don't want to feel overheated by spicy scents.