Le Parfum Absolu

After recently falling back in love with the original Le Parfum and Lumière, I decided to add Absolu to my collection. I wasn't entirely sure what to expect, but I'm pleased to say it has its own distinct personality while still retaining the beautiful Elie Saab Le Parfum DNA. The opening is fresh and immediately recognisable as part of the Le Parfum family, but alongside that freshness I get a rich amber warmth and oriental spices. The floral signature of the original quietly runs throughout the fragrance, but it feels deeper, warmer and more suited to evening wear. As it develops, the spices soften and it becomes a beautiful amber floral. There is a slight sweetness, but it never feels gourmand or heavy. Instead, it feels elegant, golden and incredibly comforting. The drydown is my favourite part. On my skin it becomes a soft amber resin fragrance with an almost vanilla-like sweetness. It's warm, smooth and close to the skin, the sort of scent you keep wanting to smell on your wrist. Having worn the original, Lumière and Absolu side by side, I don't see Absolu as simply a stronger version of Le Parfum. To me, it feels like the evening counterpart. The original is floral and elegant, Lumière is radiant and sunlit, while Absolu feels rich, golden and softly glowing. A beautiful addition to the Le Parfum family and one that has surprised me in the best possible way.

This is very similar to my beloved Le Parfum Intense. Deep, sirupy, complex. Gives me an illusion of a honey note like in the Intense. But less patchouli, less sweet, and a bit more orange blossom. I think it's a gorgeous flanker. If you love the OG, you'll love this.

This stopped me in my tracks. Very unique and feminine with a sexy vibe on the low. I love this.

Pretty similar to Le Parfum Intense. Wonder why they did not just bring it back.

I liked it. On my skin the main notes reminded me of L'interdit perfume instantly. Then a bouquet of white flowers emerged, pretty, luminous and surrounded by a creamy sensation with a note of vanilla. On my skin such note was strong, I must say. The surprise was at the base notes. Once the perfume has settle it reveals a highly resinous, woody and sometimes a little bit bitter/bittersweet profile which was my favorite part of this olfactory experience. I recommend it. Longevity: 8/10 Sillage: 8/10 Day/Night - Cool seasons Night - Spring