Pleasures Estée Lauder by Estée Lauder

Pleasures Estée Lauder

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 1995

At a glance

Is Pleasures Estée Lauder worth trying?

Pleasures by Estée Lauder is a Floral fragrance for women.

Best match
Casual, Office wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
floral, white floral, fresh with Green Notes, Freesia, Pink Pepper
floral white floral fresh

The first impression

Pleasures by Estée Lauder is a Floral fragrance for women. Pleasures was launched in 1995. Pleasures was created by Annie Buzantian and Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Green Notes, Freesia, Pink Pepper, Violet, Violet Leaf, Tuberose and Red Berries; middle notes are Lily-of-the-Valley, Peony, Lilac, Lily, Rose, Jasmine, Geranium and Karo Karounde; base notes are Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

What shapes the scent

floral 100%
white floral 85%
fresh 70%
green 60%
rose 50%
soft spicy 40%
woody 35%
powdery 30%

The perfumer behind it

Alberto Morillas

Alberto Morillas

Alberto Morillas is a master perfumer based in Geneva, Switzerland, and a longtime collaborator with Firmenich. His style is known for refined, luminous compositions that balance natural elegance with modern clarity. He created the bold leather and spice of Amouage Opus VII - Reckless Leather, the fresh citrus depth of Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa, and the woody warmth of Aedes de Venustas Palissandre D'or. His work has shaped contemporary perfumery across both niche and luxury houses.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Green Notes Green Notes
Freesia Freesia
Pink Pepper Pink Pepper
Violet Violet
Violet Leaf Violet Leaf
Tuberose Tuberose
Red Berries Red Berries

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Lily-of-the-Valley Lily-of-the-Valley
Peony Peony
Lilac Lilac
Lily Lily
Rose Rose
Jasmine Jasmine
Geranium Geranium
Karo Karounde Karo Karounde

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Musk Musk
Cedar Cedar
Sandalwood Sandalwood
Patchouli Patchouli

The mood it creates

The Innocent Archetype: Portrait of Pleasures Estée Lauder

Essence

The Innocent finds joy in simplicity, and Pleasures blooms with this purity. Green notes and freesia evoke dew-kissed mornings, while lilac and lily-of-the-valley recall childhood gardens. It’s a fragrance that believes in kindness as a radical act.

Style & Aesthetic

They wear cotton sundresses or crisp linen shifts, their style untouched by trends. The pink pepper’s subtle sparkle might appear in a hair ribbon or a pair of pearl studs-tiny celebrations of the everyday.

Philosophy & Values

They trust in goodness. The floral bouquet reflects their belief in connection, each note harmonizing like a community. Cedar and sandalwood ground them, a reminder to stay rooted in gratitude.

Relationships

They’re the friend who remembers birthdays, whose laughter is as light as the violet top notes. Love is gentle and enduring, like the musk that lingers on a hugged sweater.

Lifestyle

Their rituals are small but sacred: baking bread, pressing wildflowers into books. The scent clings to their kitchen apron, a hymn to ordinary happiness.

Shadow

Their optimism can blind them to complexity. The green notes risk naivety, a refusal to see thorns among the roses.

Conclusion

Pleasures is a sigh of contentment. Like the Innocent, it cherishes life’s softness-a scent for those who find the extraordinary in simply being.

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