Pasha de Cartier Noir Absolu

I'm not finding this one hard to understand or offensive. It's Pasha with the candy floss treatment. The beginning is great with a heavily pollinated honey smell. It's not too smoky. It's Pasha 540. It has a violet & iris powdery smells also. It's good quality. Performs well. Really not so unique or challenging. People wear this sweet stuff all the time so I don't think it's as seasonal either. I'm very happy with it and think it will be really good in October as this smell should really highlight many pleasant associations. Maybe it's challenging for Cartier, but compared to Mont,mancera, this one is pretty safe and designer friendly. It has that niche touch I'd say. But I usually feel that way about Cartier because of quality. This definitely has Cartier DNA mixed with the modern candy floss aroma chemical accord that was already hyped and overplayed by the time this came out. Maybe the smokiness will come along but i don't think they intentionally added the smoke. I think that's just the Cartier dna mixing with the candy floss which also probably what comes off pissy to many here. Think of how some find Declaration filthy smelling.? I think many others are wrong about this one and i don't think it's even close enough to be subjective. But maybe it's me. My nose is often cooked and i like strong funky smells. So maybe I'm the one way off here. It smells more like Black Noir by mancera than anything listed. A much more refined version Imo. I would definitely recommend this one over that. Is it sad for Cartier to do a candy floss Cartier scent? Kind of. Why? I probably just want to scapegoat candy floss. I honestly has hoping for this to be more challenging. I usually love it when brands known for quality push the boundaries and get these spiteful scores and reviews. The smells like list is not serious on this one. Because it's not just the candy floss that people seem to love in other fragrances. This has that posh powdery makeup bag smell also. To combine with that Cartier DNA. Seriously people. Spray this on a blotter, wait 8 hours and tell me it doesn't smell like Cartier. I smelled it right away but coming back to the strip it's much more prominent.

By now this masterpiece is at 3.43 which is great cause most outstanding premium fragrances get poor rating at first, either because newbes do not make a difference between generic ordinary perfumes and high end unusual daring scents, or because they try the frag for one min on the fly at a store and then base the whole experience on it. Sooner or later it will go beyond 4.20 and people will grow up and learn how amazing this one is. Noir Absolu to me is a niche fragrance, the only two things that could make it not a niche offering are the price which is relatively low in comparison to houses such as Kilian, LV, Tom Ford and Amouage, and the fact that it is readily available through most perfume stores. When I applied it for the first time I was greeted with a very unusual and puzzling yet captivating and pretty smell, the smell of ripe/borderline rotten dry fruits !! Like a blast of fermented dates with burnt caramel, something unique and beautiful !! Then it gets woody, smoky, ambery and dark yet remains with that seducing magic combo of fermented dry sweet fruits and burnt sugar/caramel. Not unisex at all, unless you are a She who identifies as a He lol. It's very masculine (even my wife said so) and smells rich, consistent and luxurious. I am really happy we can enjoy such olfactory delight at this time and age. This one is so unique in comparison to all the designer frags I know, not a mainstream boring scent, it's as I said previously a niche perfume for people of taste, charisma and wealth. The longevity is crazy cause I applied one single Psht on my hand and it lasted from the evening till the morning even though I put my hand on water. Full bottle worthy for me. Will make you stand out the crowd of deja smelled scents. It will join my closet and add something fresh and unique to my small collection of Bleu EDP, Gentleman EDP, Armani Eau de nuit, Dior DHI, Bvlgari MIB, Chanel Allure édition blanche, Tom Ford Noir Extreme Parfum, Amouage Journey man... Final verdict :10/10. Cartier means high end luxury with Pasha Noir absolu. Cheers from Morocco. Nb: the bottle it self is a work of art, royal black out color and original design.

I posted a review back in january 2024 as I did a test shortly after the release of this masterpiece, and here I am in 2025 writing a follow up. The juice is amazing. Not for beginners or for lovers of easy mainstream scents. Yep Im going straight to the point. It's unlike anything I sniffed before. Niche perfurmery. Some define niche by the quantity and volume of the produced and sold product. Some take the pricetag and presentation into consideration. And there are others who focus on the scent it self and the components and purity of raw material. It could be all of the above just like it could be one single defining factor. For me Noir Absolu is a niche scent, quite masculine, luxurious, elegant, surprising, radical and unusual. It's got one of the most intriguing openings in the game. It's burnt caramel along with what seems to be fermented dates or dried fruits with charred wood which gives a somehow resinous touch. That "urine" or "piss" smell is quite intriguing and adds an animalistic vibe. Don't get me wrong, urine here is an overstatement, an exaggeration. No one wants to smell like a wet and dirty full of urine cat for sure ;) but I think violet, sugar and lemon gives off that impression. NA has caramel and burnt sugar yet not cloying or sickly sweet nor it is 100% gourmand. Noir Absolu is a winner in my book and I have already went ahead and ordered my bottle. Yes it's full bottle worthy for my taste. It's one of those mysterious and seductive fall/winter juices that elevate you and make you feel excited, different and confident. I like the fact it's unique and different, cause I hate when the perfume becomes victim of its success and all over the place. I love to smell unique, masculine and expensive. Noir Absolu gives me that and more. Cheers from Morocco.

I'm positively surprised by this one. It took me a while to try it because of what I heard/read about it but man, this is nostalgic to me. It reminds me of caramel puddings my mom used to make. Not burnt just dark enough to have a certain bittersweet tinge. Yes, this may be a bit daunting for untrained noses, especially if you don't like smoky scents, this is very smoky and toasted, in a toffee kind of way. It's sweet, but not dessert sweet. I understand why this is divisive, it certainly smells more of something from the niche side than designer. It's daring and I love that about it. This is one that if you stick your nose to your skin, it won't be very pleasant but it's all in the sillage. People will be likely be curious and you'll smell different from most. Don't go in expecting Pasha, this is an entirely different beast and perhaps that's why people were caught off guard. Personally, I'm absolutely loving this but it is very much a winter/late fall kind of scent. Don't wear that in the summer unless you want to smell like you threw yourself in a campfire covered in marshmallows! Longevity is fantastic, as expected with this kind of profile. Great projection for the first 3-4 hours (careful in close quarters), decent projection for another 1 or 2 and then sticking closer to skin but this will last you 8+ hours easy. Dressed up, this will make you very sexy and attractive. It's a bit more serious so maybe not for a party but if you like things like Black Phantom or other smoky caramel/coffee fragrances, this should be up your alley. Very nice surprise.

Pasha de Cartier Noir Absolu is a fragrance that does not try to please everyone, but aims to bewitch those who love nocturnal, dense and enveloping compositions. Launched in 2023, it represents the darkest and most magnetic evolution of the famous Pasha line. Unlike the classic Pasha (fresh and aromatic) or Parfum (boozier and amber), Noir Absolu plays on a clear contrast between smoke and sweetness. The opening: Freshly sprayed, the impact is bold. There is an almost "burnt" and smoky note (charcoal) which is immediately softened by a dark sweetness, similar to salted caramel or sugar caramelized on the fire. As the minutes pass, the smoke subsides, leaving room for a woody and spicy heart. The vanilla here is not "custardy", but dry and ripe, supported by a very solid amber base. Cartier Elegance: Maintains that "upper class" DNA typical of the maison. It is a perfume that communicates authority and mystery. The burnt sugar note makes it very current, winking at niche perfumery trends. The matte black bottle with knurled details is a stunning piece of design to keep in your collection. The charcoal note may be too "chemical" or bitter for those who prefer clean or citrusy scents. If you love fragrances like By the Fireplace by Maison Margiela or are looking for a darker, sweeter version of the classic Pasha, this is a must buy. It is a perfume for those who want to leave a memory of themselves that is warm, dark and sophisticated.