Absolu
“Absolu by Rochas is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a amber, warm spicy composition with a white floral undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 2002, Absolu by Rochas is an Oriental Woody fragrance crafted by the renowned perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. The composition opens with mandarin orange and fig leaf, bringing a fresh burst of citrus that quickly gives way to the floral heart notes of orange blossom and lily. Pepper adds a subtle warmth, while rose brings depth and richness. The base notes of benzoin, tolu balsam, labdanum, and cedar create a warm, spicy, and powdery foundation that anchors the fragrance with a lingering sensuality.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply two sprays to the pulse points for a balanced scent that evolves throughout the day. The citrus notes are bright but fleeting, so allow it time to settle into its heart and base notes before heading out.
Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud
Founding perfumer · 19 fragrances
Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud was born January 24, 1962, in Grasse, France, into a family of perfumers spanning his father and grandfather. He began work at a perfume factory in Grasse straight out of high school, moving through Charabot, Quest International, and PFW before joining Firmenich in 1990, where he created fragrances for Christian Dior, Givenchy, Issey Miyake, and Lancôme. In 2012 he became master perfumer for Louis Vuitton, developing the house's first fragrance collection, and in 2018 opened Louis Vuitton's Les Fontaines Parfumées creative center in Grasse. He won the Prix François Coty in 2004.
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The story behind the bottle.
The hushed intimacy of an evening in a softly lit room, where warm spices and delicate florals intertwine.
Fig. 01 — Absolu, Rochas
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