Enclave
AmouageEau de Parfum2020
Side by side
Enclave vs. Absolute
Is Enclave better than Absolute?
Absolute rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
FrankincensePatchouliLabdanumLeatherRose
amberwarm spicyaromaticwoodybalsamic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Enclave and Absolute?
| Enclave | Absolute | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Julien Rasquinet | Antonio Martino Visconti |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Enclave and Absolute smell?
Enclave
Amber
Green
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Cinnamon
Absolute
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Animalic
Oud
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Enclave and Absolute share?
Top
MintCardamomCinnamonPink Pepper
FrankincenseLeatherGalbanumHoneyCoriander
Heart
FrankincensePatchouliVetiverRose
OudTuberoseCedarRoseSandalwoodJasmine
Base
Amber XtremeLabdanumLeather
AmbergrisMyrrhOakmossVanillaLabdanumPatchouliStyrax
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Resinous Notes
FrankincenseLabdanum
FrankincenseGalbanumLabdanumStyrax
Floral Notes
Rose
TuberoseRoseJasmine
Spicy Notes
CardamomCinnamonPink Pepper
Coriander
Animalic Notes
Leather
AmbergrisLeather
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Where they fit
When and where do Enclave and Absolute work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Enclave or Absolute?
| Enclave | Absolute | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Enclave and Absolute?
Enclave does not soften itself for broader appeal. Rasquinet commits fully to smoky frankincense and leather, building a drydown that persists with resinous weight.Enclave
The oud-rose-tuberose combination is executed here with care. The quality of each material shows in how they interact on the skin. This doesn't shout, it waits for you to come closer.Absolute
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