Carven L'Absolu

Notes, performance and price

Carven L'Absolu is a feminine woody, white floral, patchouli and yellow floral fragrance, released in 2015.

It opens with Madagascar Ylang-Ylang and Italian Mandarin, a heart of Egyptian Jasmine, Tuberose and Iris, and dries down to Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Spanish Labdanum and Sandalwood.

On skin it lasts around 5 hours, projects 8/10, leaves 5/10 sillage.

Carven L'Absolu is a cheaper alternative to

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• Zara Fleur de Patchouli

  Evokes the sophisticated patchouli-forward elegance found in Carven L'Absolu, wrapped in a smooth, earthy warmth.

• Adolfo Dominguez Agua Fresca de Rosas Blancas
• Zara Ebony Wood
• Zara Rose Gourmand For Her
• Dilís Parfum Dilis Classic Collection No. 17

Frequently asked questions about Carven L'Absolu

What does Carven L'Absolu smell like?

Carven L'Absolu is a feminine woody, white floral, patchouli and yellow floral fragrance, released in 2015. It opens with Madagascar Ylang-Ylang and Italian Mandarin, a heart of Egyptian Jasmine, Tuberose and Iris, and dries down to Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Spanish Labdanum and Sandalwood.

How long does Carven L'Absolu last?

On skin, Carven L'Absolu lasts around 5 hours on skin, projects 8/10, leaves 5/10 sillage.

What smells similar to Carven L'Absolu?

The closest alternative to Carven L'Absolu is Zara Fleur de Patchouli with an estimated similarity of 84%. AltScent tracks 5 scent-matched alternatives.

Which Carven L'Absolu dupe is cheapest?

Dilís Parfum Dilis Classic Collection No. 17, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 55% less than Carven L'Absolu.

Which Carven L'Absolu dupe lasts longest?

Dilís Parfum Dilis Classic Collection No. 17, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Carven L'Absolu.

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