Lavinia Esse Strikes The Notes

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2022

At a glance

Is Lavinia Esse Strikes The Notes worth trying?

Lavinia by Esse Strikes The Notes is a Floral Aquatic fragrance for women.

Best match
Casual wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel
Moderate longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
fresh, floral, fruity with Apple, Grapefruit, Watery Notes

The first impression

Lavinia by Esse Strikes The Notes is a Floral Aquatic fragrance for women. This is a new fragrance. Lavinia was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Paolo Cerizza. Top notes are Apple, Grapefruit and Watery Notes; middle notes are Freesia, Sandalwood, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Patchouli; base notes are Musk, Ambergris and Vanilla.

What shapes the scent

fresh 100%
floral 85%
fruity 70%
citrus 60%
aquatic 50%
green 40%
musky 35%
powdery 30%
fresh spicy 25%
woody 20%

The perfumer behind it

Paolo Cerizza

Paolo Cerizza

Paolo Cerizza is a perfumer with a diverse portfolio, including creations for AcquaDì, Duomo Milano, and Esse Strikes The Notes. His fragrances range from the fresh and intense Acquadi Intense to the complex Anima Vertiginosa and Opera Maestra for Duomo Milano. Cerizza also contributed to the Esse Strikes The Notes line with Lavinia, Rock 'n' Salt, and Serena, showcasing his versatility across different styles.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Apple Apple
Grapefruit Grapefruit
Watery Notes Watery Notes

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Freesia Freesia
Sandalwood Sandalwood
Lily-of-the-Valley Lily-of-the-Valley
Jasmine Jasmine
Patchouli Patchouli

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Musk Musk
Ambergris Ambergris
Vanilla Vanilla

The mood it creates

The Explorer Archetype: Portrait of Lavinia Esse Strikes The Notes

Essence

The Explorer is driven by curiosity, forever chasing horizons. Lavinia's aquatic grapefruit and apple opening evoke the first step onto a dew-slicked pier at dawn. The fragrance unfolds like a journey-watery notes receding into floral woods, then vanishing into ambergris' saline mystery, mirroring the Explorer's restless progression.

Style & Aesthetic

They wear technical fabrics in minimalist cuts, always ready to move. A waterproof watch, a canvas backpack with frayed straps-their accessories are functional. The scent's freesia-and-sandalwood heart reflects their ability to find elegance even in utilitarian spaces.

Philosophy & Values

They measure life in miles and moments, valuing freedom above all. The apple's crispness in the top notes speaks to their hunger for new experiences, while the vanilla-amber drydown hints at a latent desire for roots they won't yet admit.

Relationships

They collect people like passport stamps-intensely present, then gone. Romantic partners are drawn to their energy but frustrated by their reluctance to plan beyond next week's adventure. Their patchouli-laced jasmine middle notes suggest hidden depths they rarely reveal.

Lifestyle

Their apartment is sparse, the walls pinned with maps and ferry tickets. Mornings involve cold showers and black coffee gulped while checking weather apps. The musk in the base lingers on their scarf long after they've left a place, a scent-memory for those they leave behind.

Shadow

Their independence can become isolation, the watery notes turning from refreshing to hollow. The grapefruit's bitterness emerges when they realize no amount of movement can outrun the self.

Conclusion

Lavinia is the scent of a suitcase left open on a hotel bed, of horizons that blur and reform. It captures the Explorer's paradox: the thrill of departure and the unspoken longing for a harbor.