Abstraction Raisonnée
Perfumer: Amélie Bourgeois
Votes lean masculine
13 ratings
From your scent profile
Les Eaux Primordiales Abstraction Raisonnée is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, citrusy and green character, set against a woody, spicy backdrop.
Skunky's take: A candidate for the summer vacation bag.
How does it perform?
From 20 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.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Blind buy risk
Only 38% of votes are positive.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Green
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
Fresh
Citrus
Green
Synthetic
Spicy
WoodyWhat does Abstraction Raisonnée smell like?
Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on both men and women.
It opens with grapefruit and rhubarb in a bright, crisp entry. In the heart, jasmine and nutmeg add a spicy warmth to the freshness. The base of tobacco, Haitian vetiver and benzoin settles into a woody, lightly sweet ground. A synthetic edge also shows in the accords.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Grapefruit
- Rhubarb
First hours
- Jasmine
- Nutmeg
Towards evening
- Tobacco
- Haitian vetiver
- Benzoin
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 37%Spring
- 32%Autumn
- 26%Summer
- 5%Winter
Spring
Autumn
Summer
Winter- Casual33%
- Office28%
- Daytime22%
- Nighttime11%
- Sport6%
Least picked for nights out.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026