Absolute
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2014 | Year | 2019 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Atomica
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Which Should You Buy?
A legendary woody incense bomb at a bargain price, Bentley Absolute is a must-have for those who crave a proper masculine fragrance. However, prepare for potential performance variations between batches and for it to be a bit too 'manly' for some.
This is a statement scent that's not for the faint of heart - dry, smoky, and definitely polarising. If you're after a niche, churchy incense vibe, this might just be your holy grail, but expect some to find it 'too much'.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 5% | 9% |
| Floral | 4% | 1% |
| Fruity | 2% | 0% |
| Green | 1% | 3% |
| Sweet | 6% | 8% |
| Warm | 27% | 26% |
| Woody | 44% | 39% |
| Earthy | 11% | 18% |
| Animalic | 0% | 6% |
| Fresh | 13% | 12% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its intensely woody and incensy character makes it unsuitable for sportswear. It leans more towards evening and formal events due to its sophisticated, mature profile, though it could work for casual wear in cooler weather for certain personalities. Mixed reviews on projection and longevity mean it might need overspraying for a night out.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Atomica's strong, woody, and resinous projection makes it less suitable for the office where it could be overwhelming. It truly shines in formal settings or on a sophisticated evening date, and even works as a bold casual statement, particularly as reviewers mention wearing it with a smart turtleneck.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Amber, Fresh Spicy accords and Cedar, Ginger notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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