Osmanthus Absolu
Perfumer: Mathieu Nardin
Votes lean masculine
116 ratings
From your scent profile
Essential Parfums Osmanthus Absolu is a fresh, floral and spicy unisex scent built around osmanthus, black tea and leather.
Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.
How does it perform?
From 103 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.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
77% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Leathery
Fresh
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
LeatheryWhat does Osmanthus Absolu smell like?
Cardamom and bergamot open it on a fresh, lightly spiced note. In the heart, osmanthus, black tea and leather lead; the floral side carries a soft fruitiness while the leather adds a slight edge. Cedarwood and vanilla settle it into a woody, sweet base.
Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It sits between masculine and feminine, with a modern feel. Nobile 1942 Nobile 26 and Fragrance Du Bois Milano have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Cardamom
- Bergamot
First hours
- Osmanthus
- Black tea
- Leather
Towards evening
- Cedarwood
- Vanilla
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 33%Autumn
- 32%Spring
- 20%Winter
- 16%Summer
Autumn
Spring
Winter
Summer- Casual25%
- Daytime21%
- Office17%
- Nighttime17%
- Evening17%
Smells like this
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47% matchMilano
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Last updated: October 27, 2026