Carven L'Absolu
CarvenEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
Carven L'Absolu vs. Empressa
Carven L'Absolu peaks in fall, while Empressa belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Carven L'Absolu | Empressa | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2014 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Francis Kurkdjian | Christian Provenzano |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Carven L'Absolu
Woody
White Floral
Yellow Floral
Patchouli
Citrus
Tuberose
Powdery
Amber
Empressa
Citrus
Fruity
Patchouli
Fresh Spicy
Sweet
Woody
Aromatic
Rose
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Ylang-YlangMandarin Orange
Blood OrangePeachBergamotMandarin OrangePink Pepper
Heart
JasmineTuberoseIris
RoseDewberryBlackcurrantNeroliGeranium
Base
Patchouli LeafLabdanumSandalwood
PatchouliBrown SugarMuskVanillaSandalwoodCacaoFrankincenseAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Carven L'Absolu | Empressa | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
This is the fragrance for someone who's stopped apologizing for wanting to smell good. It's fruity, it's floral, it's unapologetically lush, and if you think that's a flaw.Empressa
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Carven L'Absolu | Empressa | |
|---|---|---|
| Best offer | — | $309.70ecosmetics |
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