Estee Lauder Desert Eden EdP - Luxury Line

Estee Lauder Desert Eden was released in 2021 as part of the Estee Lauder Luxury Line, created by Anne Flipo.  Inspired by the atmosphere in ancient temples. This Amber floral fragrance has notes of sandalwood, Turkish rose and olibanum.  From the perfumer - "The sense of serenity with the intoxicating smell of burning incense and precious woods made a lasting impression on me." - ANNE FLIPO

Estee Lauder Desert Eden Reviews

Fragrantica - "I love this perfume and it's currently my favorite in my collection. It instantly makes me happy. The sandalwood and olibanum are strong but the rose mellows it out in a very elegant, mature way. It's on the unisex side for sure but only slightly more feminine. You can tell this was inspired by Arabian fragrances."

Fragrantica - "DESERT EDEN is a gorgeously sexy fragrance if you are into Roses sandalwood and Incense it's warm inviting and the dry down is smooth and luxurious like silk, and its longevity and sillage are better than most houses out there..."

Fragrantica - "This smells so wonderful... as my husband commented: "it smells like the sultan's pajamas"... having said so.. he means it kind of leaves an oriental scent... it is so delicious... loved it!"

Fragrantica - "Desert Eden and Tender Light are probably the two fragrances worth the money in the line up, given that I expect a luxury line to have excellent performance.  
Desert Eden opens with a buttery sandalwood folded into rose and an opulent base. As the fragrance dries down, the incense starts to shine through, with a touch of smoke and oud. It reminds me of a tame, smoothed out version of Oud Palao with the animalic notes turned down, although not completely down.... I would classify DE as an incense...it is just so well done." 

Fragrantica - "If Youth Dew is the traffic-stopping Jayne Mansfield, then Desert Eden is the polished, elegant beauty of her daughter, Mariska Hargitay. In three separate wearings, I have gone from "it's nice" to "it's REALLY nice" to "I have to have this." I think LSAUG is right about the Sichaun pepper-- it stays with you from beginning to end, and is a perfectly blended accompaniment to the rose/olibanum combo. A slow-burn gem for mature noses."

Fragrantica - "There is a Sichuan pepper note w/ this one and a slight bergamot. This is a dry rose, hence the name Desert Eden. An interesting take on rose. Slightly green (barely) slightly peppery and warmed by sandalwood and resins. This is a dry desert rose. I am considering this for a purchase as well, it is very different and new take on rose I haven't smelled before."

Fragrantica - "Unusually fresh sandalwood, (normally I don't like woody fragrances much, especially anything with oud). The rose note reminds me of genuine Middle Eastern turkish delight. Lasts for hours, can still smell something at bedtime after morning application. Very uplifting."

Fragrantica - "It was a love at first sniff for me. Anne Flipo absolutely captured her inspiration of being in an ancient temple with this one. I grew up in Thailand and this fragrance reminds me of mixed floral bouquets during Buddhist celebrations on a warm day with a hint of incense in the background. The incense is very light and is a smooth light powdery scent. I can see this becoming a very comforting all year scent for me. Perfect for every day, office and even special occasion wear. It makes me feel feminine and put together."