Absolu de Parfum bottle Absolu de Parfum
Parfum Concentration Edp
F Gender U
2017 Year 2005
££ Price Tier ££££
Rose Barbare Eau de Parfum bottle Rose Barbare

ScentArt

Absolu de Parfum ScentArt visualisation View live ScentArt Absolu de Parfum
B
Rose Barbare
Full Screen Compare

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Absolu de Parfum
A sumptuously opulent take on the Chloé rose, Absolu de Parfum wraps you in plush vanilla and patchouli with a regal, golden warmth. It is the signature for those who want their presence felt without sacrificing refinement.
Favourite
Our Verdict - Rose Barbare Eau de Parfum
Divisive, polarising - Rose Barbare is either a masterpiece of elegant, honeyed rose or a dated, aldehydic 'old lady' scent. It's a challenging, refined floral for those who appreciate a classic, almost vintage, character.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 1%
Floral 24% 21%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 1% 1%
Sweet 52% 39%
Warm 10% 19%
Woody 10% 12%
Earthy 22% 16%
Animalic 1% 2%
Fresh 2% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Absolu de Parfum Parfum
Rose Barbare EdP

Notes

Absolu de Parfum
Rose Barbare Eau de Parfum

Top Notes

Only in Rose Barbare Eau de Parfum
Rose 60% Aldehydes 40%
Only in Absolu de Parfum
Rose 52% Patchouli 48%
Only in Rose Barbare Eau de Parfum
Fenugreek 100%
Only in Absolu de Parfum
Vanilla 100%
Only in Rose Barbare Eau de Parfum
Honey 40% Patchouli 33% Woody 27%

Accords

Absolu de Parfum Rose Barbare Eau de Parfum
Rose
100%
Honey
75%
50%
Woody
73%
Aldehydic
68%
35%
Floral
64%
Patchouli
63%
Fresh
52%
Sweet
52%
40%
Warm Spicy
47%
30%
Balsamic
30%
Earthy
100%
75%
Woody shared
50%
73%
68%
Floral shared
35%
64%
63%
52%
52%
Warm Spicy shared
40%
47%
30%
30%

Performance

Absolu de Parfum Rose Barbare Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Absolu de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

The lush rose, rich vanilla, and patchouli make this a strong fit for cooler weather and transitional seasons, with enough freshness for spring but too much warmth and richness for summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Elegant projection and romantic florals make it ideal for dates and formal occasions, while its richness can suit the office if applied lightly but is too opulent for sport or high activity.

Rose Barbare Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

While some find it office-appropriate due to its elegant nature, others describe it as 'intense', suggesting discretion is needed. Its warm, sophisticated profile and sensual undertones make it well-suited for dates and more formal evening events, though it's too refined for casual or sport wear.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
81%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
84%
Accord
44%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Floral, Warm Spicy accords and Rose, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Absolu de Parfum
Rose Barbare Eau de Parfum
also worth checking

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Compare Another Pair

VS