The Essence by design house Porsche Design was launched in 2008. The noses behind this fragrance are perfumers Bruno Jovanovic & Anne Flipo. The Essence is classified as an. Aromatic fragrance for men. The Essence, the first mens fragrance from Porsche Design is a symphony of contrasts. The molecule Arctical, developed by Porsche itself, defines the head note with its icy-fresh character. The Essence notes consist of. Top notes are Artical, juniper & blueberry middle notes are. Russian coriander, pepper & Siberian pine base notes are fir balsam, incense & patchouli. The Essence stands for the philosophy of Porsche Design: Passion, Performance, Purism, Precision.