Is Perfume Parlour Complete Earth For Women a dupe of Rochas Absolu?
Absolu EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2002 | Year | 2002 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Complete Earth For Women EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Absolu
- Complete Earth For Women
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
A divisive oriental, Absolu is either a gorgeous resinous dream that's perfect for cosy nights in, or an unbalanced mess that's too sweet, scratchy, and reminiscent of cheap men's cologne. There's no middle ground here, so sample first.
A warm oriental-woody reading of discontinued Rochas Absolu - mandarin and fig leaf over a rose and orange-blossom heart on benzoin, tolu and labdanum. Perfume Parlour revives the elegant ambery DNA but lands a little flatter, in keeping with the original's own modest sillage.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Mandarin
54%
vs
53%
Fig Leaf
45%
vs
46%
Benzoin
30%
vs
26%
Tolu Balsam
30%
vs
25%
Orange Blossom
29%
vs
24%
Lily
26%
vs
26%
Pepper
23%
vs
22%
Labdanum
22%
vs
23%
Rose
19%
vs
28%
Cedar
17%
vs
25%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
While some find Absolu moderate, many find it strong and long-lasting, with its heavy amber and balsamic accords making it unsuitable for office wear. It truly shines in colder weather and is often described as great for dates, evenings out, and cozy at-home wear during autumn and winter.
Seasons
The amber-rich, benzoin-heavy base feels best in autumn and winter, with spring still wearable.
Occasions
Its sophisticated, sensual warmth suits evenings, date nights and formal occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Labdanum, Mandarin, Orange Blossom
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Complete Earth For Women EDP
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