Duende Jesus Del Pozo

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 1992

At a glance

Is Duende Jesus Del Pozo worth trying?

Duende by Jesus Del Pozo is a Floral fragrance for women.

Best match
Casual, Office wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel
Moderate longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
yellow floral, sweet, powdery with Lime (Linden) Blossom, Melon, Bergamot

The first impression

Duende by Jesus Del Pozo is a Floral fragrance for women. Duende was launched in 1992. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Cresp. Top notes are Lime (Linden) Blossom, Melon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Mimosa, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are Wormwood, Thyme, Cedar and Sandalwood.

What shapes the scent

yellow floral 100%
sweet 85%
powdery 70%
aromatic 60%
citrus 50%
woody 40%
floral 35%
white floral 30%
fresh spicy 25%
green 20%

The perfumer behind it

Olivier Cresp

Olivier Cresp

Olivier Cresp is a renowned French perfumer and a master at Grasse, best known for co-founding the fragrance house Akro. His style balances rich gourmand notes with elegant floral compositions, often highlighting unexpected contrasts. Representative works include the cocoa-infused Rose Cocoa Aerin and the vibrant, sunlit Tuberose Le Jour Aerin, as well as Akro’s Bake, which captures the scent of a lemon tart. Cresp’s influence is widely felt through his pioneering use of edible accords in fine fragrance.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Lime (Linden) Blossom Lime (Linden) Blossom
Melon Melon
Bergamot Bergamot
Mandarin Orange Mandarin Orange

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Mimosa Mimosa
Jasmine Jasmine
Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Wormwood Wormwood
Thyme Thyme
Cedar Cedar
Sandalwood Sandalwood

The mood it creates

The Innocent Archetype: Portrait of Duende Jesus Del Pozo

Essence

The Innocent radiates optimism, finding magic in simplicity. Duende captures this with its sunlit florals and honeyed melon, evoking childhood meadows and unfiltered joy. The linden blossom and mimosa heart suggests a tender openness, while wormwood and cedar add just enough gravity to keep them grounded.

Style & Aesthetic

They wear flowing sundresses in buttercup yellow or crisp white, with straw hats and delicate jewelry. Their aesthetic is nostalgic yet fresh, mirroring the fragrance's balance of citrus sparkle and powdery florals.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in kindness as a superpower. The ylang-ylang's sweetness reflects their faith in human goodness, while thyme's herbal edge shows their quiet resilience against cynicism.

Relationships

They nurture friendships like a garden, offering jasmine-tea sympathy and mandarin-orange laughter. Lovers are drawn to their warmth but may grow frustrated by their occasional naivety.

Lifestyle

Picnics with homemade lemonade, pressed wildflowers in journals, and bedtime rituals with sandalwood-scented candles. Their days are gentle hymns to small pleasures.

Shadow

Their sweetness can tip into passivity. The melon's candied tone risks cloying if not tempered by the cedar's wisdom.

Conclusion

Duende is the Innocent's liquid daydream-a reminder that wonder persists when viewed through lime-blossom-tinted glasses.