Absolu Essence
| Edp | Concentration | Edt |
| M | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2013 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Black
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Which Should You Buy?
A budget Perfume Parlour interpretation of Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Absolute, built around smoky incense, leather, and a patchouli-myrrh core that lands closer to niche territory than the parent line. For wearers chasing the award-winning original at a fraction of the cost.
Comme des Garçons Black is a powerfully atmospheric fragrance, divisive for its unapologetic gothic darkness, yet utterly compelling for those who dare. It's a statement, not a crowd-pleaser, but absolutely essential for lovers of deep, smoky incense.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 5% | 0% |
| Floral | 10% | 0% |
| Fruity | 10% | 0% |
| Green | 10% | 4% |
| Sweet | 30% | 8% |
| Warm | 85% | 27% |
| Woody | 95% | 41% |
| Earthy | 70% | 24% |
| Animalic | 55% | 10% |
| Fresh | 5% | 5% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Smoky incense, leather, patchouli and myrrh land squarely in cold-weather territory; winter is the strongest fit with fall close behind. The richness and resinous warmth would feel heavy in summer heat.
Occasions
A smoky leather-woody composition reads best for date nights and formal evenings where presence is welcome. Casual and office wear work in cooler months when the warmth feels seasonal rather than oppressive; sport is a non-starter given the intensity.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
With strong projection and longevity, this intense, smoky scent isn't one for the office, risking being overwhelming. It excels in colder weather and is ideal for dates or formal evening events due to its sophisticated, mysterious character. It's too heavy for sport and too distinctive for everyday casual wear unless you're intentionally making a statement.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Smoky, Leather, Woody accords and Leather, Incense notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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