Carbone
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2015 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
L'Absolu
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A divisive beast, Carbone is far from a crowd-pleaser but a guaranteed statement-maker. This is Quentin Bisch at his most audacious, a powerful musky rose with a challenging cumin twist. Love it or hate it, you won't forget it.
L'Absolu is a divisive femme fatale floral, a dark and seductive spin on the classic Narciso musk. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with many mourning its discontinuation while others find it too challenging.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 16% | 32% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 1% | 2% |
| Sweet | 15% | 24% |
| Warm | 11% | 6% |
| Woody | 23% | 16% |
| Earthy | 17% | 14% |
| Animalic | 35% | 33% |
| Fresh | 5% | 5% |
Mood
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its immense sillage and longevity make it unsuitable for office wear, as it's often described as an "atomic bomb" of scent. However, its sophisticated and sensual profile, with notes of rose, suede, and warm spices, makes it perfect for date nights and formal events where you want to command attention. It's too intense for casual or sport settings.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its bold and intense floral-musk profile, often described as 'sexy' or 'seductive,' makes it too overwhelming for polite office wear, but perfect for dates and evening events. While some find it deeply comforting, its strong sillage and 'vampy' nature lean away from everyday casual use.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Musky, Woody, Powdery accords and Sandalwood, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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