Sensuous 2008 Eau de Parfum

Sensuous (Eau de Parfum) by Estēe Lauder
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7.3 / 10 257 Ratings
A perfume by Estēe Lauder for women, released in 2008. The scent is woody-sweet. It was last marketed by Estēe Lauder Companies.
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Main accords

Woody
Sweet
Floral
Powdery
Spicy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
Ylang-ylangYlang-ylang JasmineJasmine LilyLily MagnoliaMagnolia
Heart Notes Heart Notes
AmberAmber Melted Woods NaturePrint®
Base Notes Base Notes
HoneyHoney SandalwoodSandalwood Black pepperBlack pepper Mandarin orange nectarMandarin orange nectar

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Scent
7.3257 Ratings
Longevity
7.2189 Ratings
Sillage
6.1170 Ratings
Bottle
7.1168 Ratings
Value for money
7.524 Ratings
Submitted by Kankuro, last update on 07.03.2024.

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Strtkds

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Top Review 15  
My skin but better
First of all, I have to say that I don't really like woody scents that much about myself. Sensuous is an exception. However, it would also be a cheek to simply call it a woody scent, because there is so much more!
The fragrance is quite linear. There is sandalwood from the beginning to the end and not too little of it. To the very creamy sandalwood mixes a delicate sweetness, which possibly comes from the honey, whereby I cannot smell this concretely, and the light spice of the pepper. This combination works surprisingly well because the sweet notes and pepper are so restrained that the dominant sandalwood tolerates them next to it. This results in a very harmonious composition of woody, creamy, sweet and spicy.
The flowery notes, which are supposed to be in there, remain completely hidden from me - but it doesn't matter, it works well without them. In the drydown I perceive it as a bit soapy.
Sensuous is a warm, cozy, timeless and elegant fragrance that suits every weather and occasion, but without being trivial. It reminds me of sun-warmed skin after spending the whole day outside.
The durability is quite good at me, I can perceive it good 8 hours. The Sillage is rather body-hugging, which in my opinion also fits the concept of the fragrance. And on some days I really don't want to be "raked" at a long distance.
If you are interested in Tom Ford's Santal Blush, you can smell Sensuous before and save a few Euros. There are definitely no identical fragrances, but there is already an unmistakable similarity.
By the way, I feel that the fragrance is absolutely unisex.
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ElysaShades

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Very helpful Review 12  
When the first rays of the sun cautiously peeked out...
Sensuous is my March scent. I have found that I always reach for it when it is slowly getting a little warmer. When it's already so warm at lunchtime that you can leave your jacket open and no longer just shiver when you're on your way to the customer.

Sensuous warms like a winter scent, but not quite as strong. It is a little more subtle, a little lighter than the oriental buzz. Interestingly enough, there is hardly any scent on my skin. I smell this scent which is called "melted woods" here. This means something woody, framed by soft amber and sweet honey. This gives the impression that the woods are hot and melted. A good idea. But otherwise not too much happens here. Flowers and tangerine nectar you can imagine, in the course of the fragrance I mean to perceive some magnolia and ylang ylang, black pepper I unfortunately don't find with a lot of imagination. It would have been very interesting as a counterbalance.

Sensuous is a really simply knitted cuddly scent. Hardly anything exciting happens here, but it radiates warmth and friendliness. Perfect for work and travel, if you don't want to be constantly distracted by an opulent fragrance. I can also recommend it to gentlemen. In my opinion, it is neither clearly feminine nor masculine enough
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Gold

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Very helpful Review 5  
No energy, no provocation
When Lauder released "Sensuous" in 2008, I had high hopes and was eager to try it. But it was not as special as I had expected, acceptable, but not a landmark like creations from the past. It has nothing of the provocative energy of "Spellbound" or the promising exoticism of "Cinnabar", let alone the daring sex-appeal of Youth Dew (realeased 60 years ago!). "Sensuous" seems to opt for a "middle-of-the-road" kind of mediocrity.
In the base, Lauder makes use of polysantol, hence the disturbing artificial sandalwood smell. "Sensuous" is devoid of surprises, but at least it is not vulgar and quite wearable. Nevertheless I thought Estee Lauder could do better.
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7.5
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7.5
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7.5
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bloodflower

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Very helpful Review 4  
winnie the pooh in the woods
Estee Lauder is a house I don't seem to get along with well, well at least this was the case until Sensuous..
Sensuous is definitely a warm cozy perfume, this two words describe it briefly very correctly. There is a lovely sweetness from the honey, yet it is not at all sickening or nauseating, i think the florals and mostly the woods really soothe it a lot.
The biggest secret in this composition should sandalwood, which I personally enjoy very much, it gives the scennt a different dimension, it makes it more woodier than sweet. Actually I think if you love Samsara, there are big chances you will enjoy this pretty fragrance as well..
I, particularly reach for it whenever it is freezing cold outside and I need something cozy, it is always my first choice, and I enjoy it very much whenever I wear it..
I would also want to add that this one, the original one is the best version of the whole sensuous line, i really didnt care for the patchouli loaded noir..
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Awesomeness

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Helpful Review 2  
Good but not great
I have mixed feelings about Sensuous. It's a pleasant, warm & woody skin scent. The pepper and honey accords are spot-on for current trends. However, the opening is so .... blah. I often have trouble with Estee Lauder florals, especially the white ones, and Sensuous is no exception. Thankfully, the florals subside in about 20 minutes and disappear in about 45 ... but still.

The pepper is warm in this fragrance, whereas it's a bit sharp in Sensuous Noir. I had Sensuous Noir on my wishlist but decided to go with Sensuous when I decided that Noir was really a one season scent. Prolly should have stuck with Noir, which doesn't seem to irritate my sensitivity to white florals, even if the pepper has a bit too much kick.

My overall assessment - Good but not great. Regardless, definitely worth sampling. Hopefully marks a turn in what we can see out of fragrances at EL. One could hope.
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Jazzy76Jazzy76 5 years ago
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7
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8
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Warm, sensual and woody with a sweet honey touch, it's a love potion and a pleasure for the senses. Good sillage. Perfect in the mid season
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Bcars10Bcars10 7 years ago
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3
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Misnamed. Nothing sensuous about woods that turn sour on my skin. And too much pepper.
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