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    Absolute vs. Enclave

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    Enclave by Amouage bottle

    Enclave

    Amouage
    Eau de Parfum2020
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    Is Absolute better than Enclave?

    Absolute rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Mood overlap
    FrankincenseLeatherRoseLabdanumPatchouli
    amberwoodybalsamicwarm spicyaromatic

    This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.

    The essentials

    What's different between Absolute and Enclave?

    Key facts: Absolute vs. Enclave
    AbsoluteEnclave
    ConcentrationParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20162020
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerAntonio Martino ViscontiJulien Rasquinet
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    How do Absolute and Enclave smell?

    Absolute

    Amber
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Animalic
    Oud
    White Floral
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic

    Enclave

    Amber
    Green
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Balsamic
    Cinnamon

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Absolute and Enclave share?

    Top
    FrankincenseLeatherGalbanumHoneyCoriander
    MintCardamomCinnamonPink Pepper
    Heart
    OudTuberoseCedarRoseSandalwoodJasmine
    FrankincensePatchouliVetiverRose
    Base
    AmbergrisMyrrhOakmossVanillaLabdanumPatchouliStyrax
    Amber XtremeLabdanumLeather

    Notes both fragrances share

    Shared note families

    Resinous Notes
    FrankincenseGalbanumLabdanumStyrax
    FrankincenseLabdanum
    Floral Notes
    TuberoseRoseJasmine
    Rose
    Spicy Notes
    Coriander
    CardamomCinnamonPink Pepper
    Animalic Notes
    AmbergrisLeather
    Leather
    Earthy Notes
    Patchouli
    Patchouli

    Where they fit

    When and where do Absolute and Enclave work?

    Spring
    Summer
    Fall
    Winter

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Absolute or Enclave?

    Community verdict: Absolute vs. Enclave
    AbsoluteEnclave
    Score4.5/54/5
    Longevity10+ hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

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    What do reviewers say about Absolute and Enclave?

    The oud-rose-tuberose combination is executed here with care. The quality of each material shows in how they interact on the skin. This doesn't shout, it waits for you to come closer.Absolute
    Enclave does not soften itself for broader appeal. Rasquinet commits fully to smoky frankincense and leather, building a drydown that persists with resinous weight.Enclave

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