THE HOUSE OF
Yohji YamamotoThe nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Pescheux
Yohji Essential
Description
The story behind this fragrance
Galbanum cuts sharp and green as the first spray settles, cloves adding warmth while gardenia and grapefruit brighten the opening. Yohji Essential unfolds into a creamy floral heart—ylang-ylang and jasmine mingling with rose and a whisper of lime blossom that keeps everything luminous rather than heavy. The base arrives gradually: musk and moss ground the florals in earthy softness, while patchouli and labdanum deepen into a resinous, skin-close warmth that lingers long after the brightness fades.
The Composition
A symphony of notes that unfold over time
TOP NOTES
First impression · 15–30 minutes
Galbanum
Cloves
Gardenia
Grapefruit
ChamomileHEART NOTES
The soul · 2–4 hours
Ylang-Ylang
Jasmine
Rose
Lime (Linden) BlossomBASE NOTES
The lasting impression · 4+ hours
Musk
Moss
Patchouli
LabdanumPerfect For
Community Impressions
0 reviews
No impressions yet
Every fragrance tells a story. Be the first to share yours and help others discover this scent.
If You Love This, Try...
Notice something off? Fragrance data is community- and AI-assisted and may contain errors. Suggest a correction