Tolu
Ormonde JayneEau de Parfum2002
Side by side
Tolu vs. Absolu
Is Tolu better than Absolu?
Absolu wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Orange BlossomTolu BalsamRose
amberpowderywarm spicysweetwhite floralbalsamic
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The essentials
What's different between Tolu and Absolu?
| Tolu | Absolu | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Absolu |
| Launched | 2002 | 2002 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Geza Schön | Antoine Lie |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Tolu and Absolu smell?
Tolu
Amber
Aromatic
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Sweet
White Floral
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Absolu
Amber
Warm Spicy
White Floral
Balsamic
Sweet
Powdery
Woody
Resinous
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Tolu and Absolu share?
Top
Orange BlossomJuniper BerriesClary Sage
Mandarin OrangeFig Leaf
Heart
OrchidRoseLily of the Valley
Orange BlossomLilyRoseBlack Pepper
Base
Tolu BalsamAmberTonka BeanFrankincense
Tolu BalsamBenzoinLabdanumCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Orange BlossomOrchidRoseLily of the Valley
Orange BlossomLilyRose
Balsamic Notes
Tolu Balsam
Tolu Balsam
Fruity Notes
Juniper Berries
Fig Leaf
Oriental Notes
Tonka Bean
Benzoin
Resinous Notes
Frankincense
Labdanum
Where they fit
When and where do Tolu and Absolu work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Tolu or Absolu?
| Tolu | Absolu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Tolu and Absolu?
The drydown leans vanillic, tolu balsam and tonka bean together make something that reads almost like marzipan on some skin. Either that detail pulls you in or it doesn't.Tolu
The orange blossom here isn't a nostalgic gesture, it is bold, modern, almost confrontational in its warmth. Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud bridges classical and contemporary without nostalgia.Absolu
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