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Absolu, Rochas
Amber · 2002

Absolu

by Rochas
Rating4.1 ★ 1,305 votes
GenderWomen
Year2002
AmberWarm SpicyWhite Floral
Best for fallDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
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Collection
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83% match
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83% match
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
10 notes
topfirst impression
Mandarin OrangeFig Leaf
heartthe character
Orange BlossomLilyPepperRose
basethe foundation
Tolu BalsamBenzoinLabdanumCedar

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
56
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
42
intimateenormous
Price value58
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean20
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8
AmberWarm SpicyWhite FloralCitrusSweetPowderyBalsamicWoody
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 8
Amber
Warm Spicy
White Floral
Citrus
Sweet
Powdery
Balsamic
Woody

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
6%
weak
10%
moderate
48%
long lasting
26%
eternal
9%
Sillage
intimate
24%
moderate
40%
strong
22%
enormous
14%
Season
spring
11%
summer
6%
fall
43%
winter
40%
Time of day
day
51%
night
49%
Gender
female
51%
more female
20%
unisex
25%
more male
1%
male
2%
Value
way overpriced
3%
overpriced
6%
ok
56%
good value
29%
great value
6%

What people say

What people love
richresinousnectarouscompositionperfectcoldweatherhighlyunderratedhiddengemsmooth
What people criticise
hardfindduediscontinuationdarkpotentiallyheavysweetvintagecharacterfeeldated

Smells similar

by scent profile
83% match
Shalimar Souffle Intense Guerlain
Guerlain
citruswhite floral
83% match
Pas Ce Soir Extrait BDK Parfums
BDK Parfums
fruitypatchouli
82% match
Mardi Gras Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes
Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes
muskyanimalic
82% match
Coco Eau de Toilette Chanel
Chanel
amberrose

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

Mandarin Ora…Fig LeafRoseOrange Bloss…Black PepperLilyCedarBenzoinLabdanumTolu Balsam
topheartbase

Signature pair: Benzoin and Tolu Balsam

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In plain words

The main accords of Absolu are amber and warm spicy. It opens with Mandarin Orange and Fig Leaf, reveals Orange Blossom and Lily at its heart, and dries down to Tolu Balsam and Benzoin. It lasts a moderate time and projects moderately; people reach for it in autumn and winter, day or night.

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