CitronOpens with
Sicilian LemonHeart
CypressDries down toWill you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Goutal · Sold as masculine
Hadrien Absolu
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, where the sharpness of citrus meets the subtle earthiness of wood.
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Hadrien AbsoluPremium · $100–250
43%Similar accords, often for lessVelvet Cypress · Dolce&GabbanaMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares bergamot, sicilian lemon and cypress8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Hadrien Absolu by Goutal is a fragrance that embodies the crisp clarity of French elegance. The composition opens with a vibrant burst of citron, lemon, and bergamot, creating an aldehydic freshness that cuts through any heaviness. This bright top note gives way to a heart enriched with ylang-ylang and cypress, adding depth and warmth without losing its fresh character. Annick Goutal's legacy of refined simplicity is evident in Hadrien Absolu, making it a perfect embodiment of her vision.
Hadrien Absolu's bright top notes fade quickly, so aim for a strong first pass to capture that initial freshness. The woody base will linger, but you'll want to reapply if you're wearing it throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Hadrien Absolu, Goutal
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 59%, disliked or hated by 5%.