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    Perfume Calligraphy Rose vs. Alien Essence Absolue

    Very similar
    New comparison

    Alien Essence Absolue wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Perfume Calligraphy Rose vs. Alien Essence Absolue
    Perfume Calligraphy RoseAlien Essence Absolue
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumAbsolu
    Launched20132012
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerTrudi LorenDominique Ropion
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Perfume Calligraphy Rose

    Amber
    Rose
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic
    Fresh Spicy

    Alien Essence Absolue

    Amber
    Vanilla
    Balsamic
    White Floral
    Powdery
    Warm Spicy
    Woody

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    SaffronHoneysuckleOregano
    JasmineHeliotropeIris
    Heart
    RoseMyrrhStyraxLavender
    CashmeranMyrrh
    Base
    FrankincenseLabdanumAmbergrisMusk
    VanillaWhite Amber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Perfume Calligraphy Rose vs. Alien Essence Absolue
    Perfume Calligraphy RoseAlien Essence Absolue
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours10+ hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The oregano is not a gimmick, it is the statement. This is not a polite rose. Turkish rose absolute, yes, but set against frankincense and myrrh. The result is a rose that carries presence and.Perfume Calligraphy Rose
    The jasmine here is unapologetic. Not aggressive, just present. It doesn't ask permission. Some people find that overwhelming. Those people haven't yet felt how the vanilla underneath makes it feel.Alien Essence Absolue