Serpentine Eau de Parfum vs Absolu Eau de Parfum

Serpentine

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2005	Year	2002
££	Price Tier	££

Absolu

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Serpentine Eau de Parfum

Serpentine is a tale of two fragrances: a bold, spicy-sweet tropical dream for some; a "perfumey," headache-inducing generic floral for others. It sparks strong opinions, but its golden bottle and unique profile mean it's worth a sniff to see which side of the divide you fall on.

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Our Verdict - Absolu Eau de Parfum

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.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	7%	16%
Floral	22%	21%
Fruity	16%	5%
Green	11%	12%
Sweet	30%	23%
Warm	18%	16%
Woody	11%	8%
Earthy	6%	6%
Animalic	4%	3%
Fresh	12%	14%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Serpentine EdP

Absolu EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Mandarin 25% vs 54%

Only in Serpentine Eau de Parfum

Mango 30% Gardenia 25% Artemisia 19%

Only in Absolu Eau de Parfum

Fig Leaf 45%

Shared Notes

Pepper 24% vs 23%

Only in Serpentine Eau de Parfum

Frangipani 31% Tiare Flower 29% Violet Leaf 16%

Only in Absolu Eau de Parfum

Orange Blossom 30% Lily 26% Rose 20%

Shared Notes

Tolu Balsam 30% vs 30%

Only in Serpentine Eau de Parfum

Amber 41% Sandalwood 29%

Only in Absolu Eau de Parfum

Benzoin 30% Labdanum 23% Cedar 17%

Accords

Serpentine Eau de Parfum Absolu Eau de Parfum

100%

Floral

95%

Amber

100%

94%

White Floral

60%

85%

Tropical

72%

Fruity

71%

Citrus

58%

67%

Powdery

50%

65%

Fresh Spicy

64%

Warm Spicy

61%

56%

Lactonic

Sweet

52%

Woody

48%

Balsamic

48%

Green

48%

Floral

100%

Amber shared

95%

100%

White Floral shared

94%

60%

Tropical

85%

Fruity

72%

Citrus shared

71%

58%

Powdery shared

67%

50%

Fresh Spicy

65%

Warm Spicy shared

64%

61%

Lactonic

56%

Sweet

52%

Woody

48%

Balsamic

48%

Green

48%

Performance

Serpentine Eau de Parfum Absolu Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Serpentine Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Summer Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its potent projection and warm, sensual amber-floral character make it more suited for evenings and social gatherings, lowering its office score. While some find it too strong for daily wear, its versatility-from casual to formal, depending on application-is frequently noted by reviewers, though its richness leans it more towards formal and date night settings.

Absolu Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual Formal

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.