Luca’s Favourites
Luca has put together a selection of the fragrances that excite him most right now. From thrilling new discoveries to tried-and-tested classics – everything his personal collection simply couldn’t be without. Take a look and be inspired.
Dubai
Contes de Parfums
Dubai
sweet gourmand
London
Widian
London
leathery fruity
Splendido
Venti4
Splendido
fresh aquatic citrus
Yakamoz
ArteOlfatto
Yakamoz
spicy sweet oriental
Irida
Namos
Irida
oriental sweet fruity
Fengari
Namos
Fengari
woody spicy sweet
Oud Whisper
OJAR
Oud Whisper
spicy woody fruity
Beverly Hills Exclusive
Unique'e Luxury
Beverly Hills Exclusive
sweet spicy oriental
Kaya
Parfums d'Elmar
Kaya
sweet fruity gourmand
In the heart of MANNHEIM
LIVE. PERSONAL. GENUINE.
Some fragrances simply shouldn’t be chosen online.
In our Mannheim store you can take your time testing extraordinary niche perfumes, experience them on your skin and discover them in person.
For a first impression, we also regularly present our fragrances in authentic videos on Instagram and TikTok.
STORE MANNHEIM
Elisabethstraße 7 · Tue–Fri 11.30 am–6.30 pm · Sat 11.30 am–5.30 pm
THE FACES BEHIND ESSENCE GARDEN
ABOUT US
We are Luca (27) and Lina (23) – Germany’s youngest niche perfumery. With our boutique in Mannheim, we turned a shared passion into our profession: long-time perfume collectors, now authorised retailers of selected niche brands.
Every day on social media we take you behind the scenes – new fragrances, orders and everyday life in the store. Our aim: to make exceptional niche perfumes accessible to a new generation – personal, authentic and with genuine passion.
Niche perfumes
Still searching for your fragrance?
At Essence Garden you’ll find carefully selected niche fragrances that we choose deliberately – not because they’re the latest hype, but because they convince us with their quality and character.
Test first. Then decide.
Particularly with special niche fragrances, it pays to wear them for a few days. A niche perfume smells different on paper than on your skin – and that is exactly what makes it so fascinating. That’s why we offer a 3 ml decant of every fragrance, so you can get to know your favourite at your own pace.
Order online or visit us in store
You can order your niche fragrance online at your leisure – or visit us at our perfumery in Mannheim. In store you can try a range of brands and receive honest, personal advice from Lina & Luca.
Frequently asked questions
What is a niche perfume?
A niche perfume is a fragrance far removed from the mass market: high-quality raw materials, original compositions and a distinctive signature. Rather than aiming for broad appeal, niche houses focus on character – a fragrance should evolve on the skin and be unmistakable.
How do I find the right fragrance for me?
Take your time and wear the fragrance for a few days in everyday life. With our 3 ml decants you can discover at leisure how a perfume unfolds on your skin. Many people don’t find their signature scent with the first spray, but after a few days.
Do you offer samples or decants?
Yes. We offer a 3 ml decant of every fragrance in our range, so you can get to know your favourite before committing to a full bottle.
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