Italian MandarinOpens with
TuberoseHeart
AmberDries down to
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Le Parfum Absolu
The quiet opulence of an intimate dinner party where the subtle warmth of amber and vanilla fills the air, mingling with the delicate notes of white flowers.
Italian MandarinTop
Ylang YlangTop
Orange BlossomTopTuberoseHeart
Jasmine SambacHeart
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Le Parfum AbsoluPremium · $100–250
51%Similar accords, often for lessClassique Summer 2013 · Jean Paul GaultierMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Le Parfum Absolu, created by perfumers Aurelien Guichard and Leonardo Lucheze for Elie Saab, is an Oriental Floral fragrance that embodies the brand's signature elegance and sophistication. The composition opens with a bright citrus note from Italian Mandarin, which gives way to a heart of rich florals including Ylang Ylang, Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac, Olive Blossom, and Gardenia. These floral notes are enveloped in an amber base that includes musk and vanilla, creating a warm, sweet, and slightly animalic finish.
This fragrance is best applied lightly to pulse points — the floral heart blooms quickly but can be overpowering if used too heavily. It's ideal for evening wear, as the warm base notes linger well into the night.
Fig. 01 — Le Parfum Absolu, Elie Saab
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Aurélien Guichard
Seven generations of Grasse perfumeryAurélien Guichard is a senior perfumer at Takasago, born and raised in Grasse into a family business growing roses and jasmine for major perfumers, and following his father into perfumery via the Givaudan Perfumery School.
Co-created with Leonardo Lucheze
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The originalLe Parfum AbsoluElie Saab · Premium · $100–250Jean Paul Gaultier · 2013Classique Summer 2013Shares 5 of its 10 notes$40–100★ 3.93 (135)
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 15%.