Carven L'Absolu
CarvenEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
Carven L'Absolu vs. Clouds Illusion
Is Carven L'Absolu better than Clouds Illusion?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Sandalwood
woodycitruspowderyiris
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 Carven L'Absolu and Clouds Illusion?
| Carven L'Absolu | Clouds Illusion | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2019 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Francis Kurkdjian | Sarah McCartney |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Carven L'Absolu and Clouds Illusion smell?
Carven L'Absolu
Woody
White Floral
Yellow Floral
Patchouli
Citrus
Tuberose
Powdery
Amber
Clouds Illusion
Powdery
Iris
Vanilla
Citrus
Green
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Carven L'Absolu and Clouds Illusion share?
Top
Ylang-YlangMandarin Orange
BergamotCitrus fruits
Heart
JasmineTuberoseIris
Orris RootVanillaHayNarcissusTonka Bean
Base
Patchouli LeafLabdanumSandalwood
SandalwoodWhite ChocolateMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
JasmineYlang-YlangTuberoseIris
Narcissus
Woody Notes
Patchouli LeafSandalwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Carven L'Absolu and Clouds Illusion work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Carven L'Absolu or Clouds Illusion?
| Carven L'Absolu | Clouds Illusion | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Carven L'Absolu and Clouds Illusion?
White florals can feel old-fashioned. This one doesn't. The patchouli and iris keep it modern, grounded, not sweet and powdery. The sillage is intimate by design.Carven L'Absolu
This is the fragrance for people who keep a signature bottle but never actually buy one. Clouds Illusion wears like an expensive memory, powdery iris, vanilla warmth.Clouds Illusion
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