Absent Presence
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2021 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Fig
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
BeauFort London's 'Absent Presence' is a divisive scent, hailed by some as a sophisticated, everyday wear and dismissed by others as surprisingly generic for the brand. Its subtle charm is often overshadowed by significant performance issues, leaving many underwhelmed.
A truly green fig that's either a photorealistic forest or an astringent, unripe fruit shop, depending on who you ask. It's a calming, subtle scent, but some find the performance underwhelming given the price.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 10% |
| Floral | 16% | 11% |
| Fruity | 1% | 2% |
| Green | 27% | 22% |
| Sweet | 8% | 6% |
| Warm | 13% | 18% |
| Woody | 17% | 18% |
| Earthy | 10% | 7% |
| Animalic | 11% | 9% |
| Fresh | 20% | 20% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its subdued sillage and poor longevity make it ideal for office wear or casual settings where a discreet scent is preferred. The sophisticated woody and aromatic profile lends itself well to date nights, but it's too faint for formal events and certainly not for sport.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, green, and subtle nature makes it perfect for casual wear and suitable for the office where it won't overpower. The lack of strong projection makes it less ideal for formal events or a date where you might want more presence, but its clean freshness suits sporty activities.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Green, Woody, Fresh Spicy accords and Cedar, Pepper notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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