31 community ratings

Fabien Absolute (Pure Perfume)

MenClassic

8.4/ 10

Community score
31 ratings

Henry Jacques Fabien Absolute (Pure Perfume) is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of bergamot, mandarin orange and green leaves against a woody base of oakmoss, musk and sandalwood.

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Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.

How does it perform?

From 34 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.5 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

7.6 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

9.4 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

4.7 /10

The price is not for everyone, so try before you commit.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

90% 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

Bergamot Green leaves Mandarin orange

Heart notesfirst few hours

Brazilian palmarosa

Violet Oud

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Oakmoss Musk Sandalwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Creamy
Fougère

What does Fabien Absolute (Pure Perfume) smell like?

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though both scores rest on few votes. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, with night out and evening trailing.

The citrus and green notes give a bright, fresh start. In the heart, Brazilian palmarosa, violet and oud add a floral, spicy turn. Oakmoss, musk and sandalwood then settle it into a creamy, woody fougère feel.