Absent Presence
Perfumer: Julie Dunkley
Votes lean masculine
52 ratings
From your scent profile
Beaufort Absent Presence is a green, woody unisex scent that suits spring and autumn days.
Skunky's take: A fresh breeze, my nose just got some air.
How does it perform?
From 53 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
62% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Citrus
- Floral
- Green
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
- Powdery
What does Absent Presence smell like?
Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn and winter. It leans towards leisure time and evenings out; more people read it as masculine, though a fair number call it feminine.
Bergamot and galbanum give it a green, citrusy character, and black pepper and violet leaf absolute add a spicy edge. Cedarwood, sandalwood and Bourbon vetiver form a woody base, with smoked leather casting a leathery shadow. Jasmine, amber and musk soften the whole into something powdery and creamy. Phlur Somebody Wood and Baldessarini Uomo have a close profile.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 32%Spring
- 28%Autumn
- 26%Winter
- 14%Summer
- Casual28%
- Nighttime21%
- Evening21%
- Office16%
- Daytime15%
Least picked for daytime.
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