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Heures d'Absence Eau de Toilette bottle Heures d'Absence EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender M
2020 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
Gracious Eau de Parfum bottle Gracious EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Heures d'Absence EDT
Heures d'Absence is a perfectly pleasant floral musk that’s pretty, clean, and a bit 'meh'. Prepare for accusations of shampoo or hair dye, and a price tag that many agree is not justified for its performance and linearity. You'll either adore its delicate elegance or find it utterly boring.
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Our Verdict - Gracious EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Louis Vuitton Heures D'Absence - a floral fragrance led by May Rose, Jasmine Sambac, with fruity depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Heures d'Absence EDT
Gracious EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 51% vs 46%
Rose 48% vs 53%
Shared Notes
Mimosa 35% vs 28%
Pittosporum 32% vs 33%
Raspberry 31% vs 38%
Shared Notes
Musk 42% vs 28%
Vanilla 31% vs 33%
Sandalwood 25% vs 38%

Accords

Heures d'Absence Gracious
62%
Floral
90%
79%
Sweet
62%
Fruity
78%
68%
Powdery
66%
Rose
Woody
66%
56%
Musky
42%
Vanilla
54%
Floral shared
62%
90%
79%
Fruity shared
62%
78%
68%
66%
66%
Musky shared
56%
42%
54%

Performance

Heures d'Absence Gracious
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Heures d'Absence

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its clean, light floral and musky profile makes it highly suitable for office and casual settings where an inoffensive scent is preferred. The consensus on its weak projection and longevity means it's too subtle for formal events or a standout date night, but could work for sport if you want a fresh lift.

Gracious

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the floral, fruity profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the floral accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, floral, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Heures d'Absence EDT
Gracious EDP
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