Pleasures

Pleasures, inspired by Estée Lauder Pleasures (1995)

Pleasures smells of flowers after rain, which is how Estée Lauder describes it too. Violet leaves and green notes give the start a wet, leafy coolness around white lily. Peony, lilac and jasmine then open in the heart, with pink pepper adding a fine spark. A sheer musk and pale sandalwood keep the finish clear and close to skin.

About the original

Estée Lauder launched Pleasures in 1995, composed by Annie Buzantian and Alberto Morillas at Firmenich. It became a major bestseller for the brand and helped revive the green floral style in the 1990s. Pleasures Intense, Pleasures Delight and Pleasures for Men are separate fragrances; this page is based on the original women's eau de parfum, which Estée Lauder still sells.

Our version

Ours is an independent eau de parfum made to evoke the same character. It is not Estée Lauder stock, not an official relaunch and not the original formula.

Who it suits

Easy and unobtrusive, it is the kind of floral that works on an ordinary weekday. Lovers of spice, amber or sugar will probably find it too clean and sheer.

Related scents

• Estée Lauder Pleasures Delight
• Lancome Miracle

Notes of the original fragrance, as published by the brand.

Top notes: White Lily, Violet Leaves, Green Accords

Heart notes: Black Lilac, White Peony, Karo-karounde Blossom, Baie Rose, Pink Rose, Jasmine

Base notes: Sandalwood, Patchouli

White lily, violet leaves and green notes open it, cool and dewy.

Black lilac, white peony, karo-karounde blossom, rose and jasmine form the heart, lifted by pink pepper.

Sandalwood and patchouli give it a light woody base.

Is this the original Pleasures or Pleasures Intense?

The original 1995 Pleasures eau de parfum. Pleasures Intense is a separate, later version.

How is it different from Pleasures Delight?

Pleasures Delight is a separate flanker with its own composition, which we also offer.

Inside the EU, delivery is free on orders of €49 or more. Below that it is a flat €4.99. Outside the EU, delivery is a flat €4.99 on every order. We send every order in 1 to 2 working days. It arrives in 3 to 7 days across the EU and in 7 to 14 days outside the EU. You have 14 days to return an unopened bottle.

Estee Lauder and Pleasures are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Estee Lauder in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.