Gush›Estee Lauder›Very Estee
⚠This fragrance is currently unavailable. It may be discontinued or out of stock across all retailers. Check back later or set an alert to be notified if it returns.
Estee Lauder Very Estee
Estee Lauder

Very Estee

Fresh
Floral
Rose
Jasmine
White Floral
Aromatic
Woody
EDP · 2012 · women

Very Estee is Estee Lauder's 2012 addition to their core fragrance lineup, a floral woody designed for everyday wear with understated elegance.

The fragrance opens with freesia, lotus, and cassis, brightened by pink pepper for a fresh, slightly tart introduction. The heart is built on classic florals, with Bulgarian rose and rose petals forming the core alongside gardenia and jasmine. These flowers have depth without being heady, settling into a woody-musky base of cashmere wood, cedar, and sandalwood that grounds the composition. The overall effect is a well-balanced floral woody that leans soft and powdery rather than bold or provocative.

Very Estee works best for someone seeking a dependable, office-appropriate fragrance that won't overwhelm. It's versatile enough for daily wear across seasons, though it performs best in cooler months when the woody base becomes more prominent. This fragrance aligns with The Homesteader, The Romantic, and The Tactician scent personalities.

Adds to your fragrance profile · visible to the community

Not yet ratedYour Gush Score
ModerateLongevity
Rate this fragrance
0255075100
—/100
Price Comparison0 retailers · updated daily
SizeUpdated 0m ago

No listings available for this size.

✓ authorized retailer · ⚠ verify seller · delta vs. MSRP · we earn a small commission

Alert me when the price drops
We'll notify you once. No spam.
Main Accordsreported by community
Fresh
26%
Floral
100%
Rose
90%
Jasmine
80%
White Floral
44%
Aromatic
30%
Woody
70%
Musky
60%
Spicy
50%
Creamy
30%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Freesia
Freesia
Bright, clean, and slightly peppery, freesia is a springtime flower with a fresh, almost citrusy edge that prevents it from reading as purely sweet. It's one of the more versatile florals, sitting comfortably in both delicate feminine compositions and fresh unisex fragrances. Approachable and elegant simultaneously.
Lotus
Lotus
Serene, aquatic, and faintly sweet, lotus sits between a water lily and a white floral, with a cool, meditative quality. It's simultaneously clean and warm, suggesting the scent of still water and temple incense. Frequently found in Asian-influenced and spa-inspired fragrances for its calm, contemplative character.
Cassis
Cassis
The French name for blackcurrant, cassis has a dark, distinctive fruitiness with a slightly catty, herbal edge that makes it unlike any other berry. It's more complex than blackcurrant juice: both sharp and rich, with an almost savory depth. A signature opening note of certain classic and contemporary fragrances.
Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper
Fruity, slightly rosy, and gently spiced, pink pepper is softer and more aromatic than black pepper. It occupies a unique space between citrus, floral, and spice families, which makes it exceptionally versatile. You'll find it in contemporary fresh fragrances where it adds lift and personality without aggression.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Bulgarian Rose
Bulgarian Rose
The most prized rose in perfumery, grown in the Valley of Roses in Kazanlak, Bulgaria. Rosa damascena cultivated here produces an oil of extraordinary depth: honeyed, velvety, with faint hints of tea, honey, and spice. The standard against which all other rose materials are measured.
Rose Petals
Rose Petals
Gardenia
Gardenia
Intoxicatingly creamy and white-floral with a waxy, almost narcotic sweetness. Gardenia shares the heady indolic quality of jasmine and tuberose but with a fresher, greener edge from its glossy leaves. A challenging note to use well, too much overwhelms, but a well-handled gardenia accord is memorably beautiful.
Jasmine
Jasmine
Intoxicating, heady, and slightly animalic, jasmine is one of the few flowers that smells as rich in a bottle as it does climbing a garden wall at dusk. It has an almost fleshy, indolic quality that stops it reading as purely 'clean.' Jasmine is a workhorse in both feminine and masculine perfumery, adding depth and soul.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Cashmere Wood
Cashmere Wood
Cedar
Cedar
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
🏡
The HomesteaderBest match86% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

❤️
The Romantic84% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

📐
The Tactician83% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

Based on this fragrance's accord profile · Find your Scent DNA →
Community
Rate this fragrance
Rate this fragrance
0255075100
—/100
Most Popular with this Scent DNA Type?
🏡
The Homesteader
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.
Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.
Discover your type →
Scent Profile
Fresh26%Floral100%Rose90%Jasmine80%White Floral44%
Fragrance Family
Floral Woody
EDP

Estee Lauder Very Estee— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Very Estee is $0.00. Without a coupon the lowest price is $0.00. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

Are grey market retailers authentic?

Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Estee Lauder fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

What does Estee Lauder Very Estee smell like? +
Very Estee is Estee Lauder's 2012 addition to their core fragrance lineup, a floral woody designed for everyday wear with understated elegance. The fragrance opens with freesia, lotus, and cassis, brightened by pink pepper for a fresh, slightly tart introduction. The heart is built on classic florals, with Bulgarian rose and rose petals forming the core alongside gardenia and jasmine. These flowers have depth without being heady, settling into a woody-musky base of cashmere wood, cedar, and sandalwood that grounds the composition. The overall effect is a well-balanced floral woody that leans soft and powdery rather than bold or provocative. Very Estee works best for someone seeking a dependable, office-appropriate fragrance that won't overwhelm. It's versatile enough for daily wear across seasons, though it performs best in cooler months when the woody base becomes more prominent. This fragrance aligns with The Homesteader, The Romantic, and The Tactician scent personalities.
What are the notes in Estee Lauder Very Estee? +
Top: Freesia, Lotus, Cassis, Pink Pepper. Heart: Bulgarian Rose, Rose Petals, Gardenia, Jasmine. Base: Musk, Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Sandalwood.
What fragrance family is Very Estee? +
Estee Lauder Very Estee belongs to the Floral Woody fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Estee Lauder Very Estee? +
Based on shared notes, Coach Love Eau Blush for women (Musk, Cedar, Gardenia, Jasmine), Zimaya A La Rose (Musk, Cedar, Jasmine, Freesia), Estee Lauder Beautiful Magnolia (Musk, Cedar, Gardenia, Lotus), Bujairami Citrus Fever Inspired By Sun Song (2025) Louis Vuitton (Musk, Cedar, Jasmine, Pink Pepper), frederic-malle Frederic Malle Une Fleur De Cassie (Musk, Cedar, Jasmine, Cassis) may smell similar to Very Estee.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

Gush earns a commission on purchases at no cost to you · Prices update every 2 hours · Coupon success rates based on affiliate feed data · Grey market = authentic, unofficial supply chain