Estēe Lauder
Estēe Lauder
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A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
An immediate burst of green sharpness—violet leaf and white lily create an almost tart, verdant entry that snaps with the crispness of fresh-cut stems and damp garden air. Within moments, white peony blooms through with powdery softness, beginning to temper the green's insistent brightness into something more wearable.
The composition pivots toward floral sophistication as jasmine deepens the middle registers and pink rose rounds out the arrangement with delicate sweetness. The karo karounde lends a subtle, almost woody undertone that prevents the florals from becoming one-dimensional, whilst pink pepper provides a gentle peppery hum that enhances rather than distracts.
Here is where the limitations become apparent—the sandalwood and patchouli provide minimal structure as the fragrance retreats into a faint, skin-close whisper of jasmine and woody warmth. What remains is barely detectible beyond an inch from the skin, a gossamer trace rather than a lingering statement.
Pleasures is a fragrance that whispers rather than shouts—a green-floral constructed with botanical restraint that feels more like stepping into a sun-dappled garden than drowning in perfume. Alberto Morillas has crafted something deceptively sophisticated: the violet leaf and white lily open with a piercing greenness, that almost metallic snap of crushed foliage, before a core of white peony and jasmine softens the composition into something genuinely tender. The karo karounde—that elusive woody-floral note—threads through the heart with a subtle density, preventing the arrangement from becoming too airy or decorative. Pink pepper adds a whisper of spice, never dominating, just enough to prevent the florals from sliding into soap territory.
This is a scent for those who find pleasure in subtlety, in the kind of elegance that requires proximity to appreciate. It's unisex in the truest sense: neither aggressively feminine nor consciously masculine, simply a well-proportioned floral with woody bones. The patchouli and sandalwood base is restrained—no earthiness or leather, just enough warmth to anchor the florals as they fade. The character is contemplative rather than celebratory, a fragrance worn by those comfortable with quieter confidence. Perfect for office environments where projection matters less than presence, or for moments when you want to smell beautiful for yourself rather than announce your arrival. It's the olfactory equivalent of quality linen: unpretentious, timeless, and utterly lacking in desperation.
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