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    Bavaria Man Intense vs. Bottled Absolu

    Very similar
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    Bottled Absolu rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Bavaria Man Intense vs. Bottled Absolu
    Bavaria Man IntenseBottled Absolu
    ConcentrationIntenseEau de Parfum
    Launched20222024
    GenderMaleMale
    Perfumer—Annick Menardo, Suzy Le Helley
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Bavaria Man Intense

    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Iris
    Sweet
    Leather
    Woody
    Vanilla
    Tobacco

    Bottled Absolu

    Amber
    Balsamic
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Smoky
    Patchouli
    Leather
    Aromatic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    TobaccoSpicy NotesRum
    LeatherFrankincense
    Heart
    LeatherIrisTuberose
    PatchouliMyrrh absolute
    Base
    Tonka BeanBenzoinGuaiac Wood
    CedarwoodCedarDavana

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Bavaria Man Intense vs. Bottled Absolu
    Bavaria Man IntenseBottled Absolu
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

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    Real talk

    The powdery iris will split the room. Half reach for it; half reach for the door. If you're the person who puts tobacco over everything, this is your apology to no one.Bavaria Man Intense
    Bottled Absolu trades the fresher notes of its predecessors for something heavier and more intentional. It's a quiet, grounded finish that truly lasts.Bottled Absolu