Carven L'Absolu
CarvenEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
Carven L'Absolu vs. Darcy
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Carven L'Absolu | Darcy | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2014 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Francis Kurkdjian | Hamid Merati-Kashani |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Carven L'Absolu
Woody
White Floral
Yellow Floral
Patchouli
Citrus
Tuberose
Powdery
Amber
Darcy
Citrus
Woody
Sweet
Patchouli
Warm Spicy
White Floral
Rose
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Ylang-YlangMandarin Orange
CitrusesOrangeLemon
Heart
JasmineTuberoseIris
RoseJasmine
Base
Patchouli LeafLabdanumSandalwood
PatchouliSugarWhite MuskWoody Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Carven L'Absolu | Darcy | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
The praliné sweetness is front and center here. For those who want a floral that owns its warmth rather than apologizing for it, Darcy delivers. Sweet enough to comfort.Darcy
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Carven L'Absolu | Darcy | |
|---|---|---|
| Best offer | — | $295.57ecosmetics |
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