The Absolute Scent
33 ratings
From your scent profile
s.Oliver The Absolute Scent is a fresh, citrusy fougère for men, opening with bergamot, juniper berry and cedar leaf over a heart of lavender and black pepper.
Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.
How does it perform?
From 32 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Easily worth what it costs.
Blind buy risk
73% 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
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Green
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
- Fougère
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
FougèreWhat does The Absolute Scent smell like?
Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Voters pick it mostly for spring and fall, then summer, and lean towards leisure, business and daily wear, with some votes for sport as well.
The top notes of cedar leaf, juniper berry and bergamot give a green, bright start. In the heart, lavender, freesia and black pepper balance floral and spicy tones. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood and amber softens it and ends on a warm, woody note.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Cedar leaf
- Juniper berry
- Bergamot
First hours
- Lavender
- Freesia
- Black pepper
Towards evening
- Tonka bean
- Sandalwood
- Amber
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 30%Autumn
- 30%Spring
- 23%Summer
- 18%Winter
Autumn
Spring
Summer
Winter- Casual25%
- Office21%
- Daytime20%
- Sport13%
- Nighttime11%
- Evening11%
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Last updated: October 26, 2026