Deux Cent Douze Men Eau de Parfum vs Absent Presence Eau de Parfum

Deux Cent Douze Men

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2020	Year	2023
£	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Deux Cent Douze Men

This one's a solid, budget-friendly nod to a classic scent profile. Expect a clean, slightly sharp woody-aromatic that, while familiar, holds its own. Great for those who appreciate old-school charm without breaking the bank.

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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	14%	10%
Floral	16%	16%
Fruity	2%	1%
Green	17%	27%
Sweet	9%	8%
Warm	17%	13%
Woody	17%	17%
Earthy	10%	10%
Animalic	6%	11%
Fresh	18%	20%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Deux Cent Douze Men EdP

Absent Presence EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 16% vs 36%

Only in Deux Cent Douze Men

Lavender 17% Petitgrain 17% Green 17% Grapefruit 17% Spicy 17%

Only in Absent Presence

Galbanum 33% Pepper 31%

Only in Deux Cent Douze Men

Violet 25% Gardenia 25% Sage 25% Ginger 25%

Only in Absent Presence

Violet Leaf 58% Jasmine 42%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 14% vs 22%

Sandalwood 14% vs 22%

Musk 14% vs 15%

Only in Deux Cent Douze Men

Labdanum 14% Woody 14% Incense 14% Guaiac Wood 14%

Only in Absent Presence

Leather 16% Cedar 12% Amber 11%

Accords

Deux Cent Douze Men Absent Presence

100%

Woody

100%

75%

Aromatic

77%

72%

Citrus

55%

58%

Green

67%

63%

Fresh Spicy

62%

60%

Powdery

63%

60%

Amber

55%

Musky

51%

52%

Warm Spicy

51%

Leather

51%

49%

Herbal

Earthy

49%

Woody shared

100%

Aromatic shared

75%

77%

Citrus shared

72%

55%

Green shared

58%

67%

Fresh Spicy shared

63%

62%

Powdery shared

60%

63%

Amber

60%

Musky shared

55%

51%

Warm Spicy shared

52%

51%

Leather

51%

Herbal

49%

Earthy

49%

Performance

Deux Cent Douze Men Absent Presence

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Deux Cent Douze Men

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Sport

Its fresh, clean character makes it ideal for office and casual wear without being too overpowering. While presentable, it might lack the gravitas for truly formal events and, being a woody aromatic, it's not a dedicated sport scent.

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.