Life Essence (1996)
by Fendi

Minimal and distinguished. A citrusy and almost ozonic clean initial accord with some delicate floral note whirling around is the misleading prelude to the real soul of a warm woody and  ambery fragrance strong in cedarwood, moss and cypress. Some resins produce an aromatic vibe with a traditional trail and the dry down reveals a woody and mossy temperament. In this final phase the smell is classical, a bit conservative, woody and green in a smooth boise' way. Decent scent for daily usage.

26th November, 2011.

Horrible! This was sold as a mens frag but it was too feminine. Even for a woman this frag is horrible. It has zero appeal to it. No loss here being it was discontinued. Fendi did the right thing!!

12nd September, 2009.

Some couple of monthes later...Just given it another try, on a windowcloth in my living room. To all i have currently sniffed,this would compare as an exceptional fruity oakmoss, so sentual and profound.Once again the element of "nothing else but the very essence" of the fragrance is pleasing my nose.You just dont get through all that unnecessary citrussy-herbal intro. this goes directly to what it was supposed to be -velvet soft fruity oakmoss.I guess i have to give it a plus point for being original and meaningful because this really does represent something beautiful.

25th August, 2009. (Last Edited: 20th December, 2009.)

Please just don't tell me that Life Essence is discontinued... What about they think? This is nonsense - discontinue the successful...

29th March, 2009.

I've sampled this one a few times and it took me those few tries to understand this fragrance. There are parts I "don't get" but here's what I think of it nonetheless. Aromatic and woody with a citrus touch .Very minimal in structure and is very subtle to me. Lasts a good while despite it's strength. Doesn't feel rich or overly powerful but just a clean woody. It's modern day and more youthful contender I'd say would be Calvin Klein Man. I'm impartial to this one.

16th March, 2009.

Nice clean scent, would easily suggest this as a daytime wear, last great too.

6th December, 2007.