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    Aura Intense vs. Alien Essence Absolue

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Aura Intense vs. Alien Essence Absolue
    Aura IntenseAlien Essence Absolue
    ConcentrationIntenseAbsolu
    Launched20122012
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerFabrice PellegrinDominique Ropion
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Aura Intense

    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic
    Patchouli
    Smoky
    Woody
    Rose

    Alien Essence Absolue

    Amber
    Vanilla
    Balsamic
    White Floral
    Powdery
    Warm Spicy
    Woody

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

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

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Aura Intense vs. Alien Essence Absolue
    Aura IntenseAlien Essence Absolue
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours10+ hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    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