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    Louanges Profanes 19 vs. Absolu

    Very similar
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    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

    Key facts: Louanges Profanes 19 vs. Absolu
    Louanges Profanes 19Absolu
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumAbsolu
    Launched20082002
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerPierre GuillaumeAntoine Lie
    Best seasonSpring—

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Louanges Profanes 19

    Amber
    White Floral
    Floral
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Balsamic
    Citrus

    Absolu

    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    White Floral
    Balsamic
    Sweet
    Powdery
    Woody
    Resinous

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    NeroliHawthorn
    Mandarin OrangeFig Leaf
    Heart
    LilyFrankincense
    Orange BlossomLilyRoseBlack Pepper
    Base
    BenzoinGuaiac Wood
    Tolu BalsamBenzoinLabdanumCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Louanges Profanes 19 vs. Absolu
    Louanges Profanes 19Absolu
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some fragrances want to fill the room. This one wants to be discovered, found on your wrist, not announced from across the bar. The incense isn't loud.Louanges Profanes 19
    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