Description
David Beckham The Essence David Beckham‘s new fragrance is announced as multi-faceted perfume that emphasizes the soul of an amazing man. The fragrance is presented in 2012, and it arrives on the market in August of the same year.
Speaking about the fragrance, Beckham said: “Every man has something that makes him happy and for me, it is the smell of The Essence that conveys a sense of adventure and those special moments spent with the loved ones.”
He wishes to offer a fresh, energetic fragrance full of wild, natural notes, based on a composition that intertwines with citruses, fresh fruity notes, herbs, and elegant, deep woody chords.
The top notes of the new fragrance – The Essence – bled sparkling grapefruit, lavender and fresh violet leaves. The heart bestows aromatic blessing of the cardamom oil along with juicy notes of pineapple and apple, leading to the woody chords of patchouli and cashmere wood, nicely warmed by tonka .
David’s passion for motorbikes is reflected in the design of the bottle. A modern and unconventional embossed glass falcon evokes a trail of a tire that ran over her body, while the engraved stopper gives a specific feel to the overall appearance.
The bottle carries light blue fragrant liquid – The Essence, which is available as 30 and 50ml ETD. The Essence range also includes 50ml After Shave, 200ml Hair & Body Wash and 150ml Deo Body Spray.
alexkor1657 – :
I get compliments with this. This is one of those scents that you may find a bit synthetic and bright if you stick your nose in it, but the sillage is where it shines. Fruity, but not too sweet, citrus, but not a bergamot bomb. It has a pineapple and cardamom mid that stays with the fragrance for quite a while. The finish gets just a little powdery but all in all a very pleasant and yes, underrated fragrance. Performance and longevity are surprisingly good for a summer and “celebrity” frag.
For a nice twist, especially if I am going to be outside for a few hours, I will pair it with a spray of Lacoste Pour Homme on each wrist. The LPH adds a touch of plum and refinement that takes both to the next level.
mihailSchirinskiy – :
Criminally underrated, tons of violet.. .I own many expensive fragrances and holy shit I LOVE coming back to this one! Subtlety fresh with plenty of masculine musk and whatever else at the base. This is something I’m picturing the legendary Beckham wearing right before he goes onto the pitch ready to disown defenders and leave them with his sillage trail of the essence! Do not let the cheap price tag fool you, while generic this does not smell fake or synthetic, they did a great job with this one! Super versatile, you could rock this in any setting but best for casual wear.Good long performance and weak sillage but damn it’s just good stuff. Don’t buy at target cuz it’s 25$ for a small (30?) ml bottle. Go to amazon and get the big one for 10$.
It lasts a long time but only below average projection, if this was just a tad louder I’d never wear another fragrance again.
Vlada_KBB – :
Smells like jaguar classic black but smoother. Nice & high quality bottle. High quality spray and cap.
KOROL 68 – :
Absolutely love this fragrance. Such a fresh masculine scent and lasts a solid 6 hours on me. Definitely one of my favorites
popigor69 – :
I have had this fragrance for a very long time now, but I recently decided to try it again after many years of it being in storage (I like to revisit old fragrances, as I am often surprised by them).
This one to me reminds me heavily of Invictus Aqua (2015) and A&F First Instinct. The thing is, this was released many years before either of those fragrances. This is a super grapefruit/fruity fragrance that smells a lot like a fabric softener.
It is nothing new/different but does smell quite nice. Performance aside, I would rather wear this than either Invictus Aqua or A&F First Instict. As it is less harsh and cloying compared to Invictus Aqua (2015) and has a MUCH better fruity vibe than A&F First Instinct. But it still gives the same overall impression of both.
aprilprn – :
Yep, good, the other reviews explain the scent.
babosha – :
This is such a good smelling fragrance, however I unfortunately get such bad migraines after smelling this on me for too long that I can’t really wear this. Must be one of the sharp notes apple or citrus/grapeftruit that are causing this, such a pity. Otherwise, an awesome summer/spring buy
shelby62 – :
can’t believe that i’m loving this
it’s so well blended
i can smell the grapefruit all the time
and lavender adds the cleanness and calmness to this scent
violet leaf i cannot smell
but i can surely detect green apple which is one of my fav
i bought this one due to its price and chic bottle
never expected this to be this good
and very long lasting, could last about 6 hours on my skin
a very good choice for summer days
vbm741elipseskism – :
Back again… this stuff just makes me feel happy. Perfect for when you hop out of the shower or just want to hang out by yourself. You can spray liberally as the juice is cheap but smells great.
Vfrcbvtyrj – :
A nice versatile fragrance. I’ve worn it at night and during the day and it seems to suit both. It’s got a very clean scent, almost like a baby powder scent. To me there didn’t seem to be much difference between top note and dry down though, it smelt exactly the same to me. I would say it’s perhaps more suited to autumn/ spring weather, it’s certainly not very winter-y and I think in summer you’d barely smell it. As with all of Beckham’s scents the longevity and sillage is very weak but for just wearing around the house or to bed I think it’s great. Also, bottle is gorgeous and perfect for ASMR videos.
insaf_12 – :
Its very versatile fragrance . A very underrated budget fragrance. Can be worn I n any weather in any setting . Lasts for 6 hours in winter . 3 hours in summer
Rating 7.8
_serj_ – :
Super underrated safe frag, linear clean fresh and fruity. Easy and non-invasive, perfect for a spring/summer day. I’m wearing this right now and it is super easy going, non synthetic and better projection than I expected. For the price this is a no-brainer. It won’t knock your socks off, but the blend is quite remarkably well balanced and pure. The bottle is really nice to hold, and this smells WAY nicer than your average locker room scent, much less intrusive. Good for personal use on a hot sweaty day, not for dates or formal occasions.
Longevity 6/10
Silage 7/10
Scent 8/10
Balance 10/10
Overall 8.5/10 the price makes this one of the best deals for a quality frag.
panferov.ar – :
Smells like a lot of footy locker rooms. Not too shabby for the average mere mortals lol defiantly not intended for dates or sophisticated gods.
alexlukas – :
A very light, sweet, pleasant cologne. I actually get some musk in this, but perhaps it’s the tonka. It’s basically a fresh, very light citrus, with a nice sweetness in it’s base.
This is also perhaps one of the most “sport” friendly colognes around. I tend to get fairly nauseated by cologne during intense exercise… but not this one!
6/10 for smell
The longevity however is quite awful. It’s gone after 1-2 hours.
Overall Rating:
5/10
VladSC – :
I like several Beckham fragrances; they’re good, pleasing fragrance offered at an affordable price – nothing wrong with this fragrance model. However, I wasn’t a big fan of The Essence when I sampled it on two occasions. To me, it was like Axe meets Adidas with a touch of a Sports vibe tossed in for good measure. It’s okay, but there are many other Beckham fragrances that outshine this one IMO.
Longevity was around 4-hours and it projected well for the first 30-minutes before, overall, was pretty soft on my skin. Your mileage may very. Not bad but I’ll stick to my other Beckham fragrances.
DueskReok – :
I have been recommending this fragrance to lots of my friends and in my collection it gets more use than Nautica Voyage that I once swore by.jacobbonilla is correct – this is a hidden gem.
The pineapple and lightly warm tonka seems to work better on my skin vs Nautica Voyages musky / cologney dry down.
I notice women prefer this fragance a lot also. It is essentially a skin scent – low projection, but the longevity is above average. I get 4-6 hours of freshness and warmth.
This and “beyond” are quality releases from Beckham.
baron93 – :
The absolute best fresh fragrance for under $20! I’m thoroughly satisfied with my purchase. I first smelled this on a coworker and ordered it that night. My favorite way of discovering a new fragrance is on someone else.
It’s out of the shower fresh, I get the zesty citrus’ along with a fruity clean opening. As it gets to heart it stays fruity fresh especially with the pineapple but then the wood starts creeping in, then dominating the base. It last a good 8 hrs on my clothes with projection and silage being about 4 hrs.
This fragrance will definitely stay in my collection. It does resemble Lacoste essential sport a lot. Overall I give it a solid 8/10.
aneriamisdisaaa – :
Love it. Really fresh and such good value. Smells amazing on my husband!
цукар – :
the bottle itself reveals that this concoction may just be something of elegance…so on usage of said item….i find it slighty weak yet slighty sofisticated in its wonderfull scent…i give it a 8 out of 10…..inexpenisve
vip_oksy – :
The deospray has a sporty & fresh character. Loved it the first time but I’m not so excited about it anymore. Good and safe as a variation.
karisha – :
Tried a sample today, a fresh scent with low projection and longevity (tended to wear out around the 2 hour mark on my skin) . Nothing that really sets it apart from similar fragrances.
Scent is pleasant thou, might try a small bottle if I see it on special offer.
Gordon Gekko 1429 – :
I wore this in Kos for our Summer holiday – now it reminds me of that island. and the Aegean Sea. It’s a lovely fresh and cheerful citrus. As Jedi said below, it’s a very safe scent to wear. Just bought a second bottle (nice bottle as well) – great value too. If you’re looking for an inexpensive Summer fragrance – consider The Essence!
Prizrak3D – :
My wife bought this for me at the local drugstore. (I think she was tired of me experimenting with niche fragrances.)
A very safe fragrance. LIGHT, too; many colognes in this spectrum tend to be overwhelming when you apply them. This sprays on very nicely, even 3 or 4 full sprays didn’t choke me.
A great cologne to wear when you just “wanna freshen up”. Great to wear to or from the gym. Keep a bottle of this in your locker as a back-up.
nabson – :
A nicely done fragrance by Becks. It does not smell amazing, nor does it smell repelling, definitely one of the best ones around for that price though. nice, thats all there’s to say.
Longetivity is not so bad, round 4~6 hours for me, yet projection not so well.
YA Martishka – :
citric fruity fragrance…..
Just like all other fragrances fragrance of this house it is good but problem of lasting and silage again says “hello we are here”…….
From this house homme is the master piece…
I cant notice all the notes described here….but it is more fruitier version and less citric …. No doubt it is clean scent..
Perfect for all time wearing. But I found some sporty feel in this bottle….
No compliment at all…..
Not very special scent…..
No need to discuss technical aspects here..
But it deserves one time buy at this price range……..
Kekselomism – :
Definitely one of the nicer citruses. The violet gives a lovely clean edge to the smell. The Essence is great value. An excellent and refreshing clean citrus.
LIMON4IK_73 – :
I think Spartan hit the nail on the head. This is another surprisingly good fragrance from the DVB line. It is a fairly weak juice so yes you do have to reapply to enjoy that fruity-aquatic-ozonic top end but even if you don’t reapply you are still treated to a very pleasant warm, aromatic-woody skin scent later on. It is almost as if the scent was designed for week days……….fresh and fruity for the daytime calming down to a relaxed and polite evening ‘balm’.
I just keep coming back to the DVB line of EDT’s and trying another…….and another….. ☺
uok852speagoessenda – :
I bought this one half off during the after christmas sales. Very good quality for an inexpensive fragrance! A must buy for someone looking to save money but still obtain a quality scent. Smells Great, sort of a mix between Chrome and Allure Sport, very hard to pin this one down, sort of a mix of all the best fresh scent on the market today. I really like this. the only draw back is that you need to reapply every 3 to 4 hours, but its cheap so who cares.
Longevity 4/10
Scent Quality 8/10
Value 10/10
fonar – :
Strange how different are the noses that have been smelled this juice. RobbieX felt something like Azzaro Chorme or Lacoste Essential Sport, but for me after 15 minutes it reminds me of Lacoste Blanc (L12.12 White) and goes like this till the end. Good sillage and longevity.
vadya25 – :
This is the 2nd David Beckham fragrance I’ve sampled (and bought)! Citrusy and woody. Its safe everyday wear fragrance. Bonus part it’s easy on the wallet too. Bought 30mL bottle plus body wash for $14.
8.5/10
JF184577 – :
I bought a bottle of this about a year ago at a chemist – was just looking for a cheap fragrance i could wear during the day, without having to worry about ‘saving’ it for a special occasion.. think i paid about 20 bucks for a 50ml and I was not disappointed. Obviously it’s no yves saint laurent, but it does not have that ‘cheap’ smell that you’d expect. Fresh and citrusy, quite unoffensive and fairly linear – longevity and sillage is quite poor, but eh you get what you pay for. Most scents last quite poorly on my skin anyway!
danlog2 – :
Initial lemon/citrus spray is way too harsh, but after it settles, its a really nice fresh fragrance.
For $12, it’s great.
RATING: 7/10
Galkalend – :
My second Beckham outing and as I suspected from the note breakdown…no new experience to be had here.
Clean fresh zing of citrus which I actually found too harsh but that might just be my nose at the moment as I find many openings don’t appeal.
When it settles a little it’s a nice fresh scent with good value for money.
Worth a go but it’s not going to enchant anyone.
mikeab – :
Good composition with unfortunately very weak longevity on my skin (~ 4 hours).
It is very pleasant and fresh and the moderately sweet pineapple vibe adds body to the scent.
Perfect for young people and it’s worth the price.
Raverance737 – :
Sampled this today and I immediately thought “oh my God! this smells exactly like my beloved Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale.” I think there must be some strong similarities in the opening, however, in the dry down the DB juice is more linear and lacks the projection and longevity of AE. Not a bad fragrance all in all and can be had for a fraction of the cost of AE. Good job, Mr Beckham. Nothing new here but a great alternative to some high priced juice.
wnm796Negeltzex – :
I bought this when it arrived at my job, and I liked the test strip a lot more to be honest.
This is an extremely inoffensive fragrance, but it’s simply generic and linear. It has a strong grapefruit note with a bit of the clean scent of lavender, to my nose. But the problem is it’s exactly the same scent from when you spray it and until it’s gone off your skin.
If you’re fond of grapefruit and want a cheap, fresh fragrance, I’d say give it a sniff. But this just didn’t work for me. I brought it back as soon as I went to work again. This is a disappointment to me coming from the DB line.
Rating: 2/5
wwi488Diobtetty – :
Synthetic, smells like many other cheapos. On me it doesn’t last at all. Out of this and Brut Revolution (I bought them at the same time)the Brut takes the game.
Gaxamunda – :
Had a squirt of this one in Boots. Has a really lovely refreshing opening of citrus and violet. The dry-down stays citrussy mellow and fresh. Longevity is quite good too. Reminds me of Chrome or maybe Essential Sport. The David Beckham brand rolls out some really good quality scents by some established perfumers, unlike most other celebrities. Anyway, this is a very nice Beckham scent in a lovely bottle.
Mafia678 – :
A little bit like lacoste essential sport, that freshness, woody, citrusy smell. Perfect for the weather, nice and clean smell. If you fonds of beckham products then this one is a must have.
alex11815 – :
Sprays on nice and citrusy mixed with a very woody trail which is very refreshing. There is a fruity note mixed with a watery sea spray kind of smell. On the dry down on my skin it resembles DSquared Ocean Wet Woods. When I saw the tester bottle in the store I was a little reluctant to try it as it has been compared to YSL Libre which I cannot stand as it smells sour on my skin. Thankfully The Essence smells nothing like it. The bottle is very nice looking and the blue watery juice inside suits the fragrance perfectly. I bought the 50ml EDT for £14.99 so it was a good deal and I will use this for the Office and after the gym.
Good longevity and sillage. 8/10
Леша1976 – :
Oh gosh, this bottle looks tempting. I want it soon!