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    Alien Essence Absolue vs. Aura Intense

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    Alien Essence Absolue rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Alien Essence Absolue vs. Aura Intense
    Alien Essence AbsolueAura Intense
    ConcentrationAbsoluIntense
    Launched20122012
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerDominique RopionFabrice Pellegrin
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Alien Essence Absolue

    Amber
    Vanilla
    Balsamic
    White Floral
    Powdery
    Warm Spicy
    Woody

    Aura Intense

    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic
    Patchouli
    Smoky
    Woody
    Rose

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    JasmineHeliotropeIris
    RoseLitchi
    Heart
    CashmeranMyrrh
    IncensePink PepperTuberose
    Base
    VanillaWhite Amber
    PatchouliAmberBenzoinWhite Musk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Alien Essence Absolue vs. Aura Intense
    Alien Essence AbsolueAura Intense
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity10+ hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    Bulgarian rose and incense is a pairing that either intrigues you or makes you reach for something safer. If you've ever wanted to smell like a jewelry box left open in a candlelit room.Aura Intense