Like A Trip To New York Essence

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2012
Moderate
Sillage
Good
Longevity
Fall
Best Season
Evening
Best For

Fragrance Story

Like a Trip to New York by essence is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Like a Trip to New York was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Angéline Leporini. Top notes are Grapefruit, Cranberry, Elemi resin and Cardamom; middle notes are Datura and Rose; base notes are Cedar, Woodsy Notes and Amber.

Composition Profile

citrus 100%
aromatic 85%
woody 70%
white floral 60%
fresh spicy 50%
fruity 40%
rose 35%
warm spicy 30%

About the Perfumer

Angéline Leporini

Angéline Leporini

Angéline Leporini is a French perfumer known for her work with major houses like Amouage and Ajmal. Her style balances fresh, citrusy accords with deeper woody and oriental notes, as seen in 4711 Acqua Colonia Yuzu & Cedarwood and Epic Woman. She also creates complex, opulent compositions such as Qasida Dahabia and the green, modern twist of 4711 Remix Green Oasis.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Grapefruit Grapefruit
Cranberry Cranberry
Elemi resin Elemi resin
Cardamom Cardamom

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Datura Datura
Rose Rose

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Cedar Cedar
Woodsy Notes Woodsy Notes
Amber Amber

Character Profile

The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of Like A Trip To New York Essence

Essence

To wear Like A Trip To New York Essence is to embody the restless spirit of the city-its electric pulse, its contradictions, its relentless motion. The person who chooses this fragrance is not merely a dweller of places but a seeker of experiences, a modern-day alchemist transforming the mundane into the extraordinary. Their essence is that of the Explorer, an archetype defined by curiosity, independence, and an insatiable hunger for the new.

Shadow

Beneath the glittering surface of their life lies a quieter struggle. The Explorer’s greatest strength-their refusal to be anchored-becomes their flaw. Their relentless pursuit of the next thrill can render them incapable of true depth. They mistake movement for growth, mistaking the accumulation of experiences for wisdom.

Commitment terrifies them. Promises feel like chains; stability, a slow death. They leave jobs, lovers, cities when the initial spark fades, never learning that some fires must be tended rather than reignited elsewhere. Their independence, once a virtue, becomes isolation.

At their worst, they are restless ghosts, haunted by the fear of missing out, never fully present in any moment because they are already imagining the next. Their philosophy of freedom, untempered, risks becoming an evasion of responsibility-to others, to themselves.

Conclusion

Tastes & Style
Their aesthetic is an eclectic fusion-sharp minimalism meets bohemian spontaneity. They favor tailored coats softened by well-worn leather boots, structured silhouettes with an undone edge. Their home is a curated gallery of found objects: a vintage map of Manhattan, a half-empty bottle of Japanese whiskey, a stack of dog-eared philosophy books. They appreciate the artistry in a well-made espresso as much as the chaos of a midnight subway ride.

Philosophy & Values
Freedom is their creed. They reject stagnation, viewing life as an experiment to be conducted with boldness. Routine is the enemy; novelty is oxygen. They believe in self-invention, the idea that identity is fluid, shaped by each new encounter. Their moral compass is guided by authenticity-they despise pretense, valuing raw honesty over polished politeness.

Relationships
They attract others effortlessly, their magnetism lying in their unpredictability. Friends adore them for their stories, lovers for their intensity. Yet intimacy is a paradox-they crave deep connection but fear confinement. Their relationships are often transient, not out of cruelty but necessity; they cannot stay where the air grows stale.

Lifestyle
They thrive in motion-a freelance photographer, a writer, a consultant who works from dimly lit cafés. Their calendar is a mosaic of last-minute flights, underground concerts, and solo walks through unfamiliar streets. They are not wealthy, but they are rich in experience, trading security for spontaneity.