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The Tech Minimalist Edit
The Tech Minimalist Edit
The Tech Minimalist Edit
The Tech Minimalist Edit
The Tech Minimalist Edit

The Tech Minimalist Edit

For Him
For the man who values efficiency and modern optimization. A clean, high-performance trio of structured scents designed for a minimalist lifestyle and smart, functional choices.
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He hates clutter, obsesses over "optimisation," and wants a fragrance that works as efficiently as his morning routine.

Streamline your identity with The Tech Minimalist Edit. This collection is for the man who wears a uniform of plain tees, drives an EV, and values "smart" choices over decorative fluff. These fragrances are synthetic in their precision, modern in their structure, and incredibly clean—providing high performance with zero unnecessary complexity.

The Fragrance Line-Up:

No. 157 | Inspired by Invictus® The ultimate scent of high-energy efficiency. This fragrance pairs the sharpness of grapefruit and sea notes with a structured base of woody notes and ambergris. It is a crisp, refreshing, and "optimised" scent designed to keep you fresh through a 12-hour workday.

  • Key Notes: 🌊 Sea Notes · 🍋 Grapefruit · 🌿 Laurel

No. 209 | Inspired by Bottled® A reliable and versatile classic that does everything well. With a fresh opening of apple and citrus, a warm heart of cinnamon, and a clean woody base, it is the fragrance equivalent of a high-performance app—functional, dependable, and perfectly balanced.

  • Key Notes: 🍏 Apple · 🪵 Sandalwood · 🪵 Cedar

No. 197 | Inspired by Sauvage® A raw and noble molecular masterpiece. Centred around a massive dose of ambroxan and bright Reggio bergamot, it is a high-projection, high-impact scent that remains remarkably clean and modern. It is the ultimate minimalist power scent for the digital age.

  • Key Notes: ✨ Ambroxan · 🍋 Bergamot · 🧂 Pepper

Crafted with care in the UK, our Eau De Parfum formulations ensure high-quality longevity, providing a crisp and modern scent profile that keeps you fresh from the office to the gym. All scents are vegan-friendly and cruelty-free.

✨ Accessible Luxury Scents: Experience the captivating designer-inspired fragrances you adore, crafted with premium ingredients, at a fraction of the high-end cost. Smell expensive, spend wisely.

⏱️ Impressive Performance, UK Crafted: We use high concentrations of quality fragrance oils in our Eau de Parfum, ensuring impressive longevity and sillage. Expertly blended right here in the UK for reliable quality.

⭐ Trusted by Thousands: Don't just take our word for it! Join our community of happy fragrance lovers – check out thousands of genuine customer reviews raving about our quality and accuracy.

🌱 100% Vegan & Cruelty-Free: Feel good about smelling great. All our fragrances are proudly 100% Vegan and Cruelty-Free, always.

✅ Your Risk-Free Guarantee: Try your chosen scent with absolute confidence. If you don't completely love it within 30 days, simply return it for a full, no-quibble refund.

We deliver to the UK, Ireland as well as most of Europe and the USA. We offer a range of shipping options to get your fragrances delivered right to your door, quickly and safely.

UK Delivery

  • Standard Delivery: Delivered within 2-3 business days via EVRI 48 hour tracked service for £2.45.
  • Express Delivery: Delivered within 1-2 business days via Royal Mail Tracked 24 service for £4.65.

Ireland Delivery

  • Standard Delivery: Delivered within 2-3 business days via An Post tracked service from €2.99.

EU Delivery

  • Standard Delivery: Delivered within 3-7 business days via DPD tracked service from £5.99*

USA Delivery

  • Standard Shipping: Delivered within 3-7 business days via FedEx tracked service for $10.99.
  • Express Shipping: Delivered within 3-5 business days via FedEx tracked service for $13.00.

Tracking Your Order:

Once your order is dispatched, you'll receive a tracking number via email. You can track your package by using the order number on our tracking page.

Please note:

  • We cannot currently deliver to Alaska or PO Boxes.
  • In the event of adverse weather, deliveries may be affected and we cannot guarantee all delivery times.

For more information on Shipping & Delivery, you can check our Help Centre.

* Please see checkout for country-specific pricing.

We want you to love your new scent. If it's not quite right, you can return it for a full refund or exchange within 30 days of delivery - no awkward questions.

A few things to keep in mind

  • We know you need to try a fragrance to know if it's right for you, so a few test sprays are absolutely fine. We just ask that the bottle hasn't been heavily used and is returned in its original packaging within the 30-day window.
  • For Home Reed Diffusers and Car Diffusers, please pop the closure cap back on before returning - we need it to be included for the return to be processed.

Ready to start a return or just have a question? Get in touch via our contact page and we'll get it sorted for you.

Please be aware that products mentioned throughout our site are a mere guide and in no circumstance should be mistaken for the actual high street, designer or Niche brand. Names and copyrights, used or unused, are properties of their respective manufacturers and/or designers. These are simply inspirations, and are not 'identical' to any other fragrance or original.The Essence Vault are not to be confused with originals and we have no affiliation with the manufacturers of these unnamed designer brands. All 'Trademarks', used or unused, are property of their respective owners. We are not endorsed by, directly affiliated with, maintained, authorised, or sponsored by any trademark holder referenced or unreferenced herein. The use of any product name is for identification and reference purposes only, and does not imply any association with the trademark holder.

See how over 1 million customers rate us

97%
of customers say their TEV fragrance is a close or exact match to their designer scent
93%
of customers get complimented on their TEV fragrance
90%
of customers would recommend The Essence Vault to a friend
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"We seriously couldn't tell the difference between this and the real deal"

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"Ideal for that festive fragrance or last-minute gift idea"

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Anything I’ve ordered has been amazing and has a long lasting scent

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"We seriously couldn't tell the difference between this and the real deal"

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"Ideal for that festive fragrance or last-minute gift idea"

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Anything I’ve ordered has been amazing and has a long lasting scent

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“All my fragrances are amazing! The scent lasts so long, and they all smell just like the designer ones. I receive so many compliments on them - very satisfied!”
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Frequently Asked Questions

Expertly blended in the UK. Unbeatable longevity. No designer markups.

Very close - close enough that Metro said: "We seriously couldn't tell the difference between this and the real deal."

We build each fragrance around the same scent profile as the original: the same opening notes, the same dry down, the same character.

We're not affiliated with the designer brands we reference, but we list our inspirations clearly on every product so you know exactly what you're getting before you order.

Every fragrance in our range is a true Eau De Parfum, formulated with high-quality fragrance oils. If you want stronger projection or longer wear, our Intense range uses an even higher oil concentration — you'll notice the difference in the first hour on skin.

Most of our fragrances last 8–12 hours, though this varies depending on your skin type, how you apply it, and the environment.

Dry skin tends to absorb fragrance faster - if that's you, applying to pulse points right after a shower (when pores are open) makes a noticeable difference. Our Intense range is formulated for stronger projection and longer wear if longevity is your priority.

Designer prices cover a lot more than what's inside the bottle - celebrity campaigns, luxury retail margins, and packaging that costs more to produce than the fragrance itself.

We skip all of that. Every pound goes into the formula: high-quality fragrance oils, UK manufacturing, and getting the scent right. That's why a 100ml bottle costs £24.99 instead of £120 or more.

Yes. We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on all orders.

We know buying fragrance online carries some risk - you can't smell it before it arrives. So give it a few wears, see how it settles on your skin, and if it's not right for you, return the bottle for a full refund. No awkward questions.

Yes, absolutely!

One of the more frustrating things about expensive fragrance is rationing it - saving the bottle for occasions that feel worthy of the price. At £4.99 a bottle, that calculation disappears. Wear what you like, when you like, without thinking twice about it.

Yes. Every product we make is 100% vegan - no animal-derived ingredients - and cruelty-free at every stage of production.

Presence. Our core range is an Eau de Parfum blended at 20-25% fragrance oil, which gives most people 6 to 8 hours of wear. The Intense Collection is built to last longer, project further and carry deeper base notes, with 8 hours or more typical on skin.

Intense starts at £7.95 against £4.99 for the core range, so it comes down to how much the extra wear and presence matter to you.

Intense versions are available for most of our popular scents. Look for the black Intense label on the product page.

That's more common than you'd think. Two options depending on how you want to approach it.

Our Scent Finder Quiz asks about your occasions and the kinds of scents you already like, then recommends profiles that suit you — good if you want a quick steer.

If you'd rather try before you commit, our Discovery Set is the better route: 20 x 5ml samples for £44.99 (down from £100), available in For Him, For Her, or Unisex. Once you've found your favourites, you get an exclusive 20% discount code to put towards a 3x100ml bundle - bringing it down to £35.99 - that's £12 per 100ml bottle!

UK orders arrive in 2–3 business days with standard delivery, or 1–2 business days with express via Royal Mail. You'll get a tracking number by email as soon as your order is dispatched.

We also ship to Ireland, the EU, and the US — delivery times and costs vary by country and are shown at checkout.

The Essence Vault Guarantee

At The Essence Vault, we believe in fragrances that make you feel amazing. That's why we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee—so you can shop with confidence.

If you're not completely in love with your scent, simply return it within 30 days for a full refund. No hassle, no stress—just a promise that you'll find a fragrance you truly adore.

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These perfumes smell just like the real thing

“Trust me when I say these perfumes smell just like the real thing. They also last a very long time - one spray in the morning, and I can still smell it at bedtime! I 100% recommend them!”

Kimran S.

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Had so many compliments and they last so long!

“Absolutely in love with all the perfumes I purchased! I had to go back for more. I originally ordered the 3 x 100ml bundle and then got six more. So, so happy!”

Clare B.

Verified Purchase

I’m a customer for life, thank you so much, 100% satisfied

“I’m absolutely delighted with my fragrance, it smells beautiful, I’ve had so many comments when I wear it. Very efficient delivery, great packaging and amazing value.”

Patrick B.

Verified Purchase

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 6156 reviews.

Customer photo review of Inspired by B Bottled - 209

I believe I'm experiencing the best long-term business relationship of my life with TEV. About two years ago, I came across the company through an Instagram ad, placed an order, and was completely satisfied. Delivery to Germany was quick, the fragrances were immediately appealing and long-lasting. So I ordered again, this time more, and once again everything was to my complete satisfaction. Now, with my seventh order, one fragrance was missing. The support team responded immediately, even over the weekend, and sent a replacement along with a small apology. Without exaggeration, I can say that I've never been such a loyal customer of a company in my life and have practically never been disappointed. Keep up the great work, you guys are doing a fantastic job!

Inspired by B Bottled - 209

Customer photo review of Inspired by B Bottled - 209

Two fragrances were for my husband and he loved them. Poison was for me as I wore it many years ago, and still love the smell. Well worth the money I will order again.

Inspired by B Bottled - 209

Customer photo review of Inspired by Sauvage - 197

Absolutely love it. I used to have Sauvage but the maternity leave situation determined me reconsider some of my spendings, so really happy found it on Essence Vault

Inspired by Sauvage - 197

Customer photo review of Inspired by Sauvage - 197

I get lots of complimentary tellings that I smell gorgeous....and they all want to know what fragrance I'm wearing and where to get it, and I tell them.

Inspired by Sauvage - 197

Customer photo review of Inspired by Sauvage - 197

Fresh daily usage essence. Always work. Not top notch smell for me but everone feels different about smell.

Inspired by Sauvage - 197

Customer photo review of Inspired by Sauvage - 197

Really good aftershave and lasts a lot longer than the brand it smells like, really impressed and would recommend

Inspired by Sauvage - 197

Customer photo review of Inspired by Invictus - 157

I have both the clone and the real one. I had a comparison test of both, when both fragrances dry down you cant tell the difference. Ill give the similarity being 95%

Inspired by Invictus - 157

Customer photo review of Inspired by Invictus - 157

My collection building up nicely Again happy with quality price service delivery and all the complementary comments walked into a restaurant with family last night staff said you smell nice 😍

Inspired by Invictus - 157

Customer photo review of Inspired by Invictus - 157

It’s smell good keep it up 👍🏾 I will definitely order another dope

Inspired by Invictus - 157

Customer photo review of Inspired by B Bottled - 209

My wife got me the set of 3 100ml deal! Sauvage, Aventus and Gentleman and they are absolutely amazing! The scent lasts for more than a day as advertised! And smells like the real deal! Perfect!

Inspired by B Bottled - 209

Customer photo review of Inspired by Sauvage - 197

Huele muy bien, dura menos que otras marcas de versiones inspiradas en SVG

Inspired by Sauvage - 197

Customer photo review of Inspired by Invictus - 157

Absolutely top class site best aftershave ever brilliant guys would highly recommend 100%

Inspired by Invictus - 157

Customer photo review of Inspired by Invictus - 157

Ook als cadeau voor mijn zoon deze was ook lekker , is ook nieuw voor hem en is tevreden

Inspired by Invictus - 157

Customer photo review of Inspired by Sauvage - 197

Smells amazing and lasts all day. The scent is fresh, lovely, and not too strong. I would definitely recommend it.

Inspired by Sauvage - 197

Customer video review of Inspired by Sauvage - 197

Smells Great and last long .. Highly recommend 197 I Will buy again thanks

Inspired by Sauvage - 197

Customer photo review of Inspired by Sauvage - 197

I am very pleased that I arrived at my order earlier a day ago and I can say that the smells are insane and very close to the original.

Inspired by Sauvage - 197

Customer photo review of Inspired by Sauvage - 197

Na de eerste ontvangst niks geleverd lege doos,melding van gemaakt nu eindelijk geleverd ,wat fijn.

Inspired by Sauvage - 197