Escentric 03 Eau de Toilette vs Absent Presence Eau de Parfum

Escentric 03

Edt	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2010	Year	2023
££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Escentric 03

A bracing, contemporary vetiver with a blast of lime, ginger, and green pepper over a minimalist woody-leather base. For those who want clarity and confidence without shouting, this is a quietly assertive, versatile modern signature.

Statement

Our Verdict - Absent Presence

BeauFort London's 'Absent Presence' is a divisive scent, hailed by some as a sophisticated, everyday wear and dismissed by others as surprisingly generic for the brand. Its subtle charm is often overshadowed by significant performance issues, leaving many underwhelmed.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	12%	10%
Floral	16%	16%
Fruity	1%	1%
Green	13%	27%
Sweet	8%	8%
Warm	18%	13%
Woody	20%	17%
Earthy	11%	10%
Animalic	11%	11%
Fresh	17%	20%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Absent Presence EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Pepper 33% vs 30%

Only in Escentric 03

Lime 34% Ginger 33%

Only in Absent Presence

Bergamot 36% Galbanum 33%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 29% vs 41%

Only in Escentric 03

Tea 37% Iris 34%

Only in Absent Presence

Violet Leaf 58%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 22% vs 22%

Cedar 20% vs 12%

Leather 19% vs 16%

Sandalwood 18% vs 22%

Musk 18% vs 15%

Only in Absent Presence

Amber 11%

Accords

Escentric 03 Absent Presence

100%

Woody

100%

85%

Fresh Spicy

62%

Aromatic

77%

70%

Citrus

55%

65%

Green

67%

45%

Powdery

63%

60%

Earthy

49%

30%

Leather

51%

Warm Spicy

51%

Musky

51%

Woody shared

100%

Fresh Spicy shared

85%

62%

Aromatic

77%

Citrus shared

70%

55%

Green shared

65%

67%

Powdery shared

45%

63%

Earthy shared

60%

49%

Leather shared

30%

51%

Warm Spicy

51%

Musky

51%

Performance

Escentric 03 Absent Presence

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Intimate

Projection

Moderate

Light

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Escentric 03

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

The bright, zesty lime, green vetiver, and ginger make this ideal for spring and summer, providing a refreshing lift in warm weather. Its dry, earthy-woody character is less suited to cold temperatures, where it may underwhelm.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Sport

Low projection and a clean, dry, green woody character make this perfect for office, casual, and professional settings. Its subtlety is less impactful for formal or romantic occasions, but works for low-key sporty freshness.

Absent Presence

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date

Its subdued sillage and poor longevity make it ideal for office wear or casual settings where a discreet scent is preferred. The sophisticated woody and aromatic profile lends itself well to date nights, but it's too faint for formal events and certainly not for sport.