Bare Fragrance (Refined)

LILY | CLEAN | EFFORTLESS
$45.00

10 reviews

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Scent Description and Ingredients

BARE FRAGRANCE SCENT DESCRIPTION: LILY | CLEAN | EFFORTLESS

A clean, watery floral that feels like freshly washed skin. Soft honeysuckle blends with green, dewy notes to create something light, luminous, and quietly radiant. It wears close and natural, like your skin but brighter, airy, and understated.

WHAT’S NEW IN OUR REFINED BARE FRAGRANCE - SOFTER | SMOOTHER | CLEANER.

Refined, not reinvented
We kept everything you loved about Bare.
And perfected everything you didn’t.

  • A softer, smoother opening - no sharp first spray

  • A more seamless dry down - less powder, more skin

  • Improved wear - lingers longer, closer to you

  • The same 100% natural, non-toxic formula

Nothing synthetic. Nothing added. Just better balance.

WHY WE REFORMULATED

Bare has always been our most loved fragrance.
But we knew it could be better.
Some of you told us:

  • the opening felt too sharp

  • it didn’t last as long as you wanted

  • the powder note came through too strongly

So we went back to the lab.
And rebuilt Bare to feel:
softer, smoother, and more like real skin - from first spray to final dry down.

HOW IS ESAS BARE FRAGRANCE UNIQUE?  

As a MADE SAFE® certified formula, our Refined Bare Fragrance  has been independently verified to be free of carcinogens, neurotoxins, hormone disruptors, and environmental hazards, a standard that goes well beyond what most bare perfume formulas are subjected to.

Bare was never intended to be just another fragrance. It was designed to serve as a daily foundation: the scent you reach for without thinking, and the layer that makes every other ESAS perfume feel more personal. Available in a 0.33 oz fragrance mist, a 1.7 oz Eau de Parfum, and a 3.4 oz Hamam, it fits naturally into every routine and occasion.This is fragrance the way we believe it should be: real, intentional, and genuinely beautiful.

INGREDIENTS : 

Organic Sugarcane Alcohol*, Distilled Water, Coconut-Derived Glycerin, Grape Leaf Tincture**, Ylang Ylang, Mimosa, Neroli, Gardenia, Bergamot, Blood Orange, Vanilla, Sclareol (natural origin), Beta Ionone (natural origin), Linalool (natural origin), Indole (natural origin), Farnesol (natural origin), Geranyl Acetate (natural origin), Benzyl Acetate (natural origin), Phenethyl Alcohol (natural origin), cis-3-Hexenol (natural origin), Methyl Anthranilate (natural origin), Delta Decalactone (natural origin), Melonal (natural origin).

Disclaimer: All ingredients are naturally extracted through fermentation and of natural origin. This formula contains no synthetic fragrance materials and meets EU criteria for natural ingredients. When isolates are used, they are selected for purity, traceability, and documented natural origin - not formulation shortcuts.

*Certified Organic and **Esas-Made

Disclaimer: For external use only.

Esas Hydrating Fragrance Mists are made with high-quality all natural ingredients and is not allergen-free.  The ingredients are recognized as safe for the skin. As everyone has skin that responds uniquely, we advise users to patch test inside the elbow and read all ingredients before using.  Stop use if irritation occurs.

Eco-Friendly Packaging

Our holistic approach to beauty includes eco-friendly packaging 

  • Refillable glass bottle with aluminum cap
  • 100% recyclable boxes with no added plastic lamination.
  • Compostable mailers
  • Fliers made with 100% post consumer recycled paper with eco-friendly non-toxic ink and are manufactured locally
Contact Us

Drop a hello at hello@esasnyc.com

Send us a text at 1 (844) 542-0456

BARE FRAGRANCE - FRESH | CLEAN | SWEET

We blended some of the most beloved ingredients in botanical perfumery.
All 100% natural and transparently sourced.

Top Notes

Bergamot opens with a crisp, sunlit freshness that feels like just-showered skin.

Heart Notes

Gardenia and Ylang Ylang bloom softly, creating a luminous, barely-there floral glow.

Base Notes

White musk creates a soft, clean foundation that lingers like fresh skin.

TOXIN FREE NO HORMONE DISRUPTORS NO SYNTHETIC FRAGRANCE NO PETROCHEMICALS

BARE FRAGRANCE, REFINED - THE FORMULA BEHIND THE FEELING

The clean skin effect that defines Bare is not a coincidence of scent selection. It is the result of a formula built without the synthetic musks, petrochemical carriers, or artificial fixatives that most clean-skin fragrances rely on to create that impression. Bergamot and blood orange open the composition with a genuine brightness that botanical sourcing delivers more directly than synthetic citrus alternatives can replicate. Gardenia, neroli, and ylang ylang develop in the heart with a softness that the REFINED reformulation has intentionally deepened, moving the floral character away from the sharper opening of earlier versions and into something more seamless against skin. 

Bare was designed with two roles in mind: worn alone, it is a complete everyday fragrance; worn as a foundation, it becomes a luminous base that extends and personalizes every ESAS scent layered over it.

FAQs

How does ESAS Bare Fragrance - Refined differ from traditional clean fragrances?

Many products marketed as clean fragrances still rely on synthetic molecules for scent longevity, base note stability, or batch consistency, often using the "fragrance" label to avoid disclosing these compounds. Bare fragrance takes a different path entirely: every note comes from a whole botanical source, and every ingredient is fully listed with nothing undisclosed. As a MADE SAFE® certified formula, it has been independently verified to be free of carcinogens, neurotoxins, hormone disruptors, and environmental hazards, placing it in a different category from what conventional "clean" labeling typically delivers. ESAS is the first MADE SAFE® fine fragrance brand, and that certification is the clearest proof of the distance between this bare perfume and what most brands are actually offering.

How does the Refined Bare Fragrance evolve on skin throughout the day?

Bare is built to develop with your body heat rather than project at a fixed, unchanging intensity. The opening is crisp and sunlit, with a citrus brightness and cool herbal quality that settles quickly into a soft, tropical floral heart as warmth builds against the skin. From there, the dry-down arrives as a barely-sweet, musky warmth that stays close and intimate for hours. Because the formula is carried in certified organic sugarcane alcohol rather than synthetic solvents, the progression between notes follows your body chemistry naturally, which means the scent you experience after an hour or two will feel personal to you in a way that synthetic-based fragrances rarely achieve.

Is Bare safe for sensitive skin?

Bare Fragrance - REFINED was formulated with skin safety as a foundational requirement, not an afterthought. The formula contains no petrochemicals, harsh solvents, synthetic preservatives, or allergens from synthetic fragrance compounds, which are among the most common drivers of skin sensitivity and fragrance-related headaches. Coconut-derived glycerin adds a moisturizing effect that supports rather than depletes the skin barrier with every application. Every ingredient is fully disclosed, giving you the ability to review the formula against your own sensitivities before you wear it. As with any botanical product, ESAS recommends a patch test inside the elbow before first use.

How should I apply Bare for best results?

Spray onto pulse points where body heat is most concentrated: the wrists, the base of the throat, behind the ears, and the inner elbows. These areas warm the certified organic sugarcane alcohol base and release the botanical notes gradually, allowing the scent to bloom and evolve naturally with your body chemistry. For longer-lasting results, apply immediately after showering to warm, slightly damp skin. Bare is also available in a 3.4 oz Hamam for a more generous daily application, and layers exceptionally well with other ESAS Eau de Parfum, making it easy to mix and build a more complex personal scent.

Can Bare Fragrance - REFINED be layered with other ESAS fragrances?

Bare was designed from the outset to function as a layering fragrance. Its clean, skin-close character makes it compatible with every scent in the ESAS range: worn beneath a bolder Eau de Parfum, it adds a smooth, musky softness that helps anchor richer top notes; worn over a heavier base, it lifts and brightens the overall blend. To layer, spray Bare onto your pulse points first and allow around 30 seconds for the formula to settle before applying your chosen ESAS fragrance on top. The combination builds a more complex, longer-lasting scent that feels entirely your own, and one that changes in interesting ways as it meets your body chemistry throughout the day.

  • 5 stars: 6 (60%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (10%)
  • 3 stars: 2 (20%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 1 (10%)
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Vanessa Lund
Indescribable

Kinda a hard to describe scent…I like it but wouldn’t wear alone. Good to layer with tho

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Jing in Vegas
Reformulated version is not the same.

I’ve probably gone through a dozen bottles of the original “best seller” Bare. Since the re-formulated version came out, it’s a completely different scent. Bare “refined” smells mainly like coconut. It’s just “okay.” It’s simply not the Bare I’ve come to know well. The same goes for the reformulated Bergamont Beach. Totally different than what was in the first discovery kits. The new formulated Bergamont Beach also smells like one big coconut. Really wish scents would stay consistent because this is how you grow repeat customers.

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Christian
Repeat customer

I love bare. I don’t usually go for floral but this is so subtle and sweet. To me it has a similar scent to sun tan lotion but in the best way. When sprayed directly on my skin it fades to a beautiful vanilla musk that I can still smell after a long day of work. I work in dentistry so strong scents are not ideal but this is the perfect in between. Just strong enough to notice but not too strong to make people sick. Love it! Will forever wear bare.

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Dina Greenwald
Subtle but there

This scent is subtle and I enjoy it very much. I didn’t want an overpowering or strong scent for day to day. When layered with au naturel and sweet vanilla it makes for an amazing scent that got me compliments!

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Michelle Anderson
Clean and Bright

Bare is a bright, clean fragrance that’s office appropriate. It becomes more potent as it warm on the skin. I really enjoy this one.

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Anonymous
Floral

I agree with other reviewers that this smells nothing like the previous bare. The previous bare was nearly too masculine or fresh leaning for me. It was very herbal but I did like that on days when I did not want to smell perfumy and was searching for something more aromatherapeutic. ESAS leans heavily into vanilla fragrances at the moment and maybe this is because a lot of customers liked it, but there is also a group who would prefer something without vanilla so I hope they may consider making a version of bare that is more like the original. I would love something that smells like the Shampure scent from Aveda for days when you want to smell like essential oils. The new bare version is beautiful though for people who love a floral forward warm scent with a clean natural vanilla dry down. It is quite pretty.

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Jessica Slater
WHY DID THEY CHANGE IT!?

I’m so sad. The old Bare was so good! I went to buy more and bought the Bare (refined) on accident. It smells like sunscreen. Not a fan!! Bring back the old Bare PLEASE!!! All your other fragrances are too warm for me. This was the only one I liked. So disappointed.

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Rose
Lovely

Not sure why Bare refined is getting bad reviews. It smells amazing! The old Bare formula was like the little sister and Bare refined is the older mature sister. It's more sophisticated. The bergamot and gardenia blend beautifully together.

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Andrea R
Freshly Showered Scent

I have been searching for a natural scent that smells like a light fresh clean.. just shampooed my hair kind of smell. This is IT! I can wear it everyday and never tire of it.

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Alicia Garcia
My all time favorite scent!

I always see myself reaching for this specific scent. I will order this scent again and again! Perfect for every occasion imo