WS-EL-1995

Pleasures

1995Men

floral up front, then white floral, settling into fresh.

Pleasures by Estée Lauder is a Floral fragrance for women. Pleasures was launched in 1995. Pleasures was created by Annie Buzantian and Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Green Notes, Freesia, Pink Pepper, Violet, Violet Leaf, Tuberose and Red Berries; middle notes are Lily-of-the-Valley, Peony, Lilac, Lily, Jasmine, Rose, Geranium and…

floral white floral fresh green

Noses: Alberto Morillas · Annie Buzantian

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Green Notes, Freesia, Pink Pepper, Violet, Violet Leaf, Tuberose, Red Berries
Heart· 2–4h
Lily-of-the-Valley, Peony, Lilac, Lily, Jasmine, Rose, Geranium, Karo Karounde
Drydown· 6h+
Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

93%

73%

62%

42%

26%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Spring48%Summer30%Fall13%Winter9%Day84%Night16%Wears female86%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Estée Lauder picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Pleasures smell like?

floral up front, then white floral, settling into fresh. Dominant accords: floral, white floral, fresh.

What notes are in Pleasures?

Top: Green Notes, Freesia, Pink Pepper, Violet, Violet Leaf, Tuberose, Red Berries. Heart: Lily-of-the-Valley, Peony, Lilac, Lily, Jasmine, Rose, Geranium, Karo Karounde. Base: Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli.

How long does Pleasures last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Pleasures loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Pleasures best for?

Spring is the top pick (48%). Summer is second at 30%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Pleasures?

Day wear leads at 84%. Night is a secondary pick at 16%.

Is Pleasures for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 86% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Pleasures?

Composed by Alberto Morillas and Annie Buzantian. Released in 1995.