SpellBound Eau de Parfum bottle SpellBound
Edp Concentration Extrait
U Gender U
1991 Year 2025
££ Price Tier ££
Rose Absolue Extrait bottle Rose Absolue

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - SpellBound Eau de Parfum
This 90s powerhouse is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who get it, SpellBound is pure magic. It's a heady, unapologetic declaration of confidence, though beware the reformulation roulette - the vintage is where the true enchantment lies.
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Our Verdict - Rose Absolue Extrait
This is a rich, jammy rose that polarises some, but for many, it's the ultimate 'red rose' experience. It's bold, syrupy, and utterly captivating.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5% 11%
Floral 32% 30%
Fruity 11% 13%
Green 5% 4%
Sweet 27% 22%
Warm 12% 17%
Woody 14% 9%
Earthy 5% 7%
Animalic 9% 8%
Fresh 10% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
SpellBound EdP
Rose Absolue Extrait

Notes

Accords

SpellBound Eau de Parfum Rose Absolue Extrait
100%
Warm Spicy
49%
89%
Amber
100%
80%
Woody
46%
79%
Powdery
73%
Floral
51%
70%
Fruity
58%
68%
Sweet
65%
Aromatic
Rose
65%
63%
Vanilla
Citrus
50%
Animalic
46%
Balsamic
45%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
49%
Amber shared
89%
100%
Woody shared
80%
46%
79%
Floral shared
73%
51%
Fruity shared
70%
58%
68%
65%
65%
63%
50%
46%
45%

Performance

SpellBound Eau de Parfum Rose Absolue Extrait
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

SpellBound Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong sillage and potent character, SpellBound is best reserved for evening dates and formal events where it can truly shine without overwhelming. It's too assertive for casual or office wear, especially in its vintage formulation.

Rose Absolue Extrait

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent performance and rich rose-amber profile make it too dominant for an office setting. However, its luxurious and sensual character, combined with its long-lasting sillage, make it perfect for date nights and formal events. It's a bit much for casual wear, but for those who want to make a statement, it can certainly work.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
88%
Accord
58%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Fruity, Floral accords and Rose, Fruity notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

SpellBound Eau de Parfum
Rose Absolue Extrait
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