Women's Perfume Essens W114 — a Fragrance Inspired by Gucci Rush 2

A floral, woody, musky fragrance for elegant and confident women

🏛️ The Legend of Gucci Rush 2

This fragrance was launched in 2001 as a follow-up to the iconic Gucci Rush, which had conquered the world two years earlier. The composition was created by the famous perfumer Michel Almairac, who has crafted dozens of legendary fragrances for leading fashion houses.

🔗 The link with the original. Gucci Rush (1999) was a revolutionary fragrance with an unusual structure and provocative advertising. Rush 2 is indeed softer and «pinker», but not so much as to be «gentle», since narcissus and oakmoss provide a characteristic bitterness that connects it with the original. «More feminine» is accurate, «softer» is debatable, many users note that Rush 2 is unexpectedly sharp at the start.

🌸 The fragrance pyramid. Top notes are white freesia, lily-of-the-valley and rose. The heart is palm, narcissus, lily and gardenia. The base is black currant, musk and oakmoss. And here is an important nuance, the pyramid is horizontal, not vertical. According to the brand’s official description, the structure of Rush 2 does not follow the classic three-tier scheme, the floral bouquet sounds simultaneously, like a fan, not in stages. This is a rare technique for 2001.

🌫️ The base is mossy, not woody. There are no woody notes in the composition. The base is musk, oakmoss and black currant. Oakmoss gives not «warmth» but an earthy, slightly bitter depth. So it is more accurate to speak not of a «musky-woody trail» but of a musky-mossy one.

💼 Concentration and longevity. This is an Eau de Toilette, not an Eau de Parfum. Longevity, according to reviews, is 5–7 hours, which is above average for an EDT, and many explain this by the density of the musky-mossy base. The sillage is an «arm’s length».

💗 The bottle. The pink rectangular «box» is not a «crystal» but conceptual minimalism. One of the most recognizable bottles of the 2000s, a plastic case with a glass flask inside. The plastic quality is a deliberate design device, not cost-cutting, the «glamorous era», according to reviewers, is sealed in the material itself.

⏳ Discontinued. According to several sources, Gucci Rush 2 has been discontinued. This means that «remains at the top» is not entirely accurate, the fragrance is in demand on the secondary market and in parallel imports, but it is no longer in the official retail line.

📖 Stories of Four Notes

Freesia — a delicate spring flower with a subtle sweet aroma. In perfumery it sounds fresh and transparent, adding lightness and airiness to the composition. It is the touch that makes the opening truly elegant.

Lily — a noble flower with a deep, slightly honeyed sound. It gives the fragrance refinement and volume, and its cool freshness harmoniously intertwines with the warm heart notes.

Gardenia — creamy and lush, with a light green touch. In the heart of the composition it creates a sense of luxury and femininity, and together with lily of the valley and narcissus it unfolds especially multi-faceted.

Black Currant — a juicy berry with a sweet-and-sour freshness and a light forest shade. In the base it adds depth and character to the fragrance, and together with musk and oak it creates a noble, lasting trail.

👤 Portrait of the W114 Woman

She is modern and self-confident — but her confidence is soft, without challenge. She knows what she wants and knows how to achieve it. Her presence is felt without words: a calm gaze, a light smile, natural beauty.

She suits elegant dresses, natural fabrics, minimal accessories. She loves art, travel and morning coffee in silence. Her style is intelligent elegance, where every detail is in its place.

Essens W114 lives with her all day: in the morning it unfolds with fresh freesia and lily, during the day — with a floral heart with gardenia, and in the evening it warms with musk and oak. This is a companion fragrance for those who value a soft yet confident presence.

⚖️ Original and Essens W114 Side by Side

The only difference is the price and the bottle. The scent remains recognisable from the first seconds.

✨ Women's perfume W114 by Essens is a multi-faceted floral-woody fragrance that unfolds with fresh freesia, noble lily and creamy gardenia. It embodies the elegance of the Italian perfumery school — it is an exact analogue of the legendary Gucci Rush 2. Every drop conveys the recognisable accord familiar to fans of the original, and gives a feeling of soft femininity, confidence and style.

A versatile fragrance for any season and any occasion. Try it and see for yourself.