Flora by Gucci
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2010 | Year | 2014 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Jour d'Hermes Absolu
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Which Should You Buy?
A divisive floral burst. Some find it a timeless, elegant classic, while others get a chaotic, cloying mess or disappointingly generic department store scent. Either way, it's tragically discontinued - so get it while you can if it's your jam.
A truly divisive scent, Jour d'Hermes Absolu swings between sparkling elegance and sharp, sour disappointment. It's either a sun-drenched floral masterpiece or a grapefruit-heavy scrubber, depending entirely on your chemistry and nose. Approach with caution, but it might just be your next signature.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 17% | 16% |
| Floral | 33% | 36% |
| Fruity | 9% | 10% |
| Green | 2% | 9% |
| Sweet | 20% | 13% |
| Warm | 2% | 0% |
| Woody | 23% | 18% |
| Earthy | 13% | 18% |
| Animalic | 1% | 3% |
| Fresh | 13% | 13% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and generally inoffensive, clean-smelling profile make it suitable for office and daily casual wear. The elegant floral-woody balance elevates it enough for dates and less formal evening events, though its lack of bold gravitas might make it less ideal for very formal occasions.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its bright, fresh, and often described as 'clean' profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, though some find it 'loud'. For dates, it's considered appealing and intimate by many, but its intensity could be too much for formal settings. The longevity and sillage, while lauded, reduce its 'sport' applicability.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Citrus, Woody accords
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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