103 community ratings

Rose Absolue

1984WomenClassic

7.8/ 10

Community score
103 ratings

Goutal Rose Absolue is built almost entirely from rose: Damask, Turkish and Bulgarian roses on top, Moroccan, May and Egyptian roses in the heart, and it is described as a feminine perfume.

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Skunky's take: Freshness leads the way and cools the head.

How does it perform?

From 79 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.3 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.0 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

8.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.3 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

83% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Damask rose Turkish rose Bulgarian rose

Heart notesfirst few hours

Moroccan rose May rose

Egyptian rose

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Tobacco

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Powdery

What does Rose Absolue smell like?

The opening puts the three roses forward, a fresh, green floral softened by a light fruity sweetness. In the heart the rose varieties multiply and the scent turns powdery with a little spice. Tobacco is the only base note, adding a warm, woody edge.

Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter well behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most common choices, though evening and night out also get votes. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Its profile is close to Keiko Mecheri Mogador and Parfums MDCI Rose de Siwa.