Absolute Oriental
Perfumer: Fabrice Pellegrin
15 ratings
From your scent profile
Angel Schlesser Absolute Oriental opens with freesia, osmanthus and bergamot and settles into patchouli, vanilla and amber, a floral, sweet and spicy oriental that has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: The floral side leads, it arrives with a bouquet.
How does it perform?
From 27 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Blind buy risk
80% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Creamy
Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
CreamyWhat does Absolute Oriental smell like?
The top notes of freesia, osmanthus and bergamot give a light floral start. Peony, saffron and rose form the heart, with saffron adding a spicy warmth. In the base, patchouli, musk, vanilla, sandalwood and amber leave it creamy, sweet and woody.
Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters find the staying power high. Votes cluster around evenings and nights out, with leisure and daily wear close behind. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II and Birkholz Amber Intense have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Freesia
- Osmanthus
- Bergamot
First hours
- Peony
- Saffron
- Rose
Towards evening
- Patchouli
- Musk
- Vanilla
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 37%Autumn
- 30%Winter
- 26%Spring
- 7%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Nighttime26%
- Casual23%
- Evening23%
- Daytime18%
- Office10%
Least picked for the office.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026