Absolument Absinthe

Of course it does not smell like absinthe - the name is not that straightforward. I think it implies that the scent will intoxicate you like absinthe, which it does. It is a smooth almost powdery tea scent, very clean. Although it has some sharp notes, they are not headache inducing at all, rather they are reassuring that what you are smelling is indeed a green scent. I love how layered it is. It is perfume done right.

Absinthe is one of my favorite drinks, so I had very high expectations from this scent. I've been eyeballing it for years and finally got a sample of my own to give this a try. I must say i'm slightly dissapointed. Even though this is a very nice and likeable aromatic, almost aquatic scent, there was nothing the name indicates. Yes, there is a distinct wormwood accord at the opening, but it fades oh so quickly leaving me with an average aromatic cologne - perfectly unisex, perfectly suited for everyday wear, also extremely linear. Absolument Absinthe is nice and pleasing scent, but there are far more superior scents out there. And don't search for heavy wormwood note here, you won't find it.

This is a blooming shame, it really is. On the surface, going just by pure smell alone, this is probably the most gorgeous aromatic I have ever smelled. The blending of sweet tea, citrus and soft flowers is incredible, soft and projectable enough to wear in virtually all settings. However, the killer to this is the incredible disappearance of the entire fragrance after 2 hours. And sadly, it doesn't matter how much you put on. This horrible longevity unfortunately makes this not worth the price - definitely not near the standard market price. I got this for half off and still paid too much.

My friend, a perfume maniac, brought this perfume from France. When she was buying it she has been told to paire it with Absinthe (to drink!) that having a couple of drinks enhances the intensity of the perfume. And i can tell that absinthe really makes a difference:)

ABSOLUMENT ABSINTHE (which according to the box is produced by Liquoristerie de Provence) opens with a bright burst of citrus and a strong, tonic aromaticity which fades somewhat but never really goes away. I am wearing the deodorant spray concentration, which is easily stronger than many edts. The central notes (again, according to the box...) are absinthe and cannabis, and all in all I find this composition very nice--for what it is. The drydown is a woody aromatic with a slightly oriental edge. I do not consider this fragrance a floral green, as it is neither very floral nor very green. To me it seems woody and brown, with a fair amount of spiciness. I would recommend ABSOLUMENT ABSINTHE at deodorant spray concentration (which is quite strong, with good longevity and fairly big sillage) as a cologne for men or women--it's more aromatic than either flowery or sweet and has a decidedly masculine demeanor--distinct in notes but similar in tonicity to Clarins EAU DYNAMISANTE. The components are natural and the overall effect is quite uplifting.