Fahrenheit Absolute

Fahrenheit Absolute is a bold, mysterious and intensely captivating fragrance. Launched to celebrate the 21st anniversary of the iconic Fahrenheit, this flanker elevates the original's DNA to a new level of depth and sophistication. It is a denser, darker and more imposing work — a true tribute to the darker side of men's perfumery. Olfactory Pyramid and General Impression Main Notes: Violet – The star of the composition, even more intense than in the original, brings a metallic, slightly powdery and enigmatic facet. Myrrh and Incense – Envelop the composition with a resinous, warm and almost religious veil, referring to ancient temples and Eastern spirituality. Oud (Aoud) – An exotic, animalistic and smoky touch that gives depth and a mystical aura. The result is a perfume that evokes the image of an introspective, courageous man connected to the primordial forces of nature. It is like walking through a volcanic land at dusk, with the air impregnated with smoke, resins and heat. It is a fragrance that exudes presence, respect and power. Performance Projection: Strong in the first 2 hours, leaving a striking and almost hypnotic trail. Long-lasting: Excellent — between 10 and 12 hours easily on the skin, and can last longer on clothes. Evolution: Linear, but this is not a demerit. Fahrenheit Absolute maintains its intense and enveloping signature from start to finish, focusing on dark violet and resinous notes. Use Occasions Fahrenheit Absolute is a nighttime and autumnal fragrance par excellence. It shines on cold nights, sophisticated events, elegant dinners or moments when you want to make your presence felt with personality and mystery. It is not a casual fragrance, nor is it for indoor use during the day — its aromatic power can easily overwhelm the environment. Final Considerations Among the various flankers in the Fahrenheit line, Absolute stands out as the second best in my opinion — an honorable position shared with the refined Fahrenheit 32, known for its musky and creamy elegance. The first place, of course, still belongs to Le Parfum. Fahrenheit Absolute is for collectors, oud lovers and lovers of the most daring and artistic perfumery. Unfortunately, today it is a rare gem, discontinued and valued among enthusiasts — but for those who own it, it is a unique piece of power and olfactory contemplation. Final Score: 9.6/10 A striking, elegant, dark and distinctive perfume. One of the most artistic and courageous expressions of the Fahrenheit line

Oh god where do I start... This stuff is amazing. It is a very dark proposal from the house of Dior, and I think it's interesting to see their take on the balsamic genre. (I was in the process of writing this review and received a compliment from my mom.. :) she said it smelled like incense. She usually hates that kind of fragrances) Now on to the review. So in the opening I get a very ambery sweetness that is not too appealing. It feels like all of the notes are competing with each other but non of them really wins. I definitely get the violet leaf (in a very pungent way) and some kind of resin oil. A very challenging scent. But once it dries and settles on your skin, you embark on a very deep, dark and intoxicating journey... So first some incense starts to appear along with the myrrh and some other resins. Also, the strong violet note tones down into something more soothing and natural. After an hour or so.. the incense becomes deeper and darker... the green aspect of the violet leaf disappears completely and you are left with your resins and a very elegantly blended oud wood. After the two hour mark...a tiny bit of vanilla appears to smooth everything out. And then... oh my god... the incense...It just takes over and starts to smell like if it was LITERALLY BURNING OFF YOUR SKIN. Beautiful stuff. Minutes after that you start to smell all of the formerly mentioned notes in a burn-like fashion. As if you where actually burning some myrrh resin with some vanilla beans and dry violet leaf. Bonkers. And that's how it all ends... like if your skin was emanating some kind of sacred resin smoke... In my opinion, Dior just killed it with this one. This is exactly how incense fragrances should behave. I'm sorry for the rave review but It's just that I rarely come across into stuff like this... Thanks Dior!!! But shame on you for discontinuing this jewel. My Rating: Scent: 10/10 Performance: 8/10 Versatility: 5/10 (I wear this only for very special occasions, and on fall or winter nights) Get it before it's completely lost :)!!!

Recently purchased my second backup bottle of this discontinued gem, so my actions speak to my love and adoration of this fragrance. I first purchased Fahrenheit Absolute when dabbling with incense/balsamic fragrances more than 2-years ago. Let me just say that I immediately enjoyed the olfactory experience, and my love for this discontinued (yes, that was a tear-drop you you heard hitting the deck) favorite grows stronger after each and every wearing. A brilliant fragrance! I get some sweet incense, myrrh and violet mixed with a touch of Fahrenheit DNA...minus that gasoline accord. I really don't detect any oud, but I spend a lot of time with oud-heavy fragrances so let's just say the oud accord is subtle, at best. Regardless, Absolute had a dark feel, but that dark accords is not overly dense nor heavy...so this fragrance shouldn't be too dark for most wearers or offensive to others. Pretty much everyone around me likes or loves this scent, when asked, but I received few unsolicited compliments. Although it pushing out slightly above average, it is not a sillage monster and, in my opinion, it may be slightly unapproachable due to it being a masculine/intimidating scent. It commands respect and submission. Typically only people who know me well will tell me how wonderful this fragrance smells on my skin. I was surprised this one doesn't last longer on my skin--around 7-8 hours--but I can't complain since 8-hours is fine with me. I initially waffled between like and love, but it has become one of my all-time favorite Fall/Winter scents. If you love Fahrenheit, I think you will like this one and it is certainly worth trying. If you're into incense and balsamic scents, you will want to give this one a try. But if you only like the freshies, fruities, sweets and florals...don't waste your time or money. Finally, as much as I enjoy wearing Fahrenheit Parfum, it is not a substitute for Absolute. Hopefully, Dior will reconsider discontinuing this ass-kicker of a fragrance. We shall see.

WEATHER / SEASON : Winter (best in a very cold weather) TIME / : night (or dark afternoons) SCENT / FEEL : 19/20 (violet, myrrh, incense, oud and a touch of violet) - dark oriental which gives a mysterious / seductive aura (the kind that lonely beautiful silent man with a hat, all dressed in black at the bar would wear). LONGEVITY : 9/10 (as I always wear some unscented body lotion and spray some inside my coat, can last up to 12+ hours) PROJECTION / SILLAGE : 8/10 (sillage is rather average, but projection is very good for the first 4 hours or so - 2 feet distance) OVERALL : 18/20 NOTEs / ADD INFO : My signature and favorite scent ever. I got it as a Xmas present 2 years ago from my little sister. Too bad Dior discontinued it :( NOT to be worn in summer (or hot spring) : too heavy, may induce headache. Perfect from late december to mid-march. My bottle is almost empty, would like to swap or buy a new one (can't find it here in France, unfortunately :( ) ****** METEO / SAISON : Hiver (idéal pour temps très froid) MOMENT DE LA JOURNEE : Nuit (ou après-midi d'hiver, sombres) PARFUM / ASPECT : 19/20 (myrrh, encens, oud et une touche de violette) - parfum oriental "sombre" (l'encens et l'oud), assez lourd pour un homme séducteur mystérieux (l'homme silencieux, à chapeau tout en noir là bas au fond du bar) LONGEVITE : 9/10 (J'applique toujours une crème -inodore - sur ma peau pour prolonger jusquà + 12H... voire le lendemain matin!) PROJECTION / SILLAGE : 8/10 (le sillage est moye, discret et la projection est très bonne les 3/4 premières heures, jusqu'à 50-60 cm de distance) NOTES / ADD INFO : Cadeau de noel de ma petite soeur il y'a 2 ans, je l'ai adopté depuis, comme parfum signature d'hiver... malheureusement, Dior en a arrêté la production... Dommage :( A eviter en été (très "pompeux"), peut faire mal à la tête, surtout à l'entourage (collègue, compagne...) Mon dernier flacon étant presque vide, j'en cherche un nouveau... Quasiment introuvable en France, on dirait :(

Beautiful flanker to the original which was already one of my all time favorite fragrances. I like this one probably a little bit more even than the original in terms of just the smell alone, however when you factor in the price (this is a bit overpriced, although not quite as overpriced as some other discontinued fragrances) and the versatility I reach for the original a lot more. Still, this one is fantastic in the colder to even slightly warm weather. It's warm and resinous with similar top and heart notes to the classic Fahrenheit you know and love, it's very masculine, it may even satisfy a bit of that gourmand desire as it's much sweeter than the original with the vanillic and cozy resins in the base however I would definitely not call this a gourmand fragrance. I do not detect any oud in this fragrance at all. Why on earth do houses create these beautiful fragrances like this, only to go back and discontinue them? It's all greed, if they can't sell it they have to get rid of it and while I do understand from a business perspective I'll never respect it from a consumer perspective. Regardless, I'm very pleased and fortunate to have a bottle. I recommend this for anybody who likes the original but isn't cemented into the fresher composition of the original, and who enjoys resinous fragrances. I think it's perfect for 30+, probably more of a nighttime fragrance but I wear it during the day. Lasts a long time with adequate spraying and projects moderately, not a beast mode projector by any means. This is a perfect fragrance with an overinflated pricetag, but if you can get the 100ml bottle for $150-$180 give or take, I think it's worth it at that range. When you're getting into the $200 territory, it's just not worth that. I'll give this a 10/10, I can't rightfully take a point away for the price especially when you can still actually find it for a relatively fair price sometimes.