Absolue Storm & Roses
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2018 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Maya
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Which Should You Buy?
A brooding, rain-drenched rose with a tart green edge, Absolue Storm & Roses is for those who crave depth and subtle drama in their florals. Not your typical pink bouquet - this is rose with backbone and a touch of darkness.
Maya by Tocca is a divisive 'fruitchouli' that some hail as mysterious and unique, while others dismiss it as generic and fleeting. Expect a lively debate - if you can even smell it that long.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 1% |
| Floral | 27% | 27% |
| Fruity | 17% | 15% |
| Green | 18% | 20% |
| Sweet | 19% | 17% |
| Warm | 3% | 0% |
| Woody | 10% | 17% |
| Earthy | 24% | 25% |
| Animalic | 1% | 1% |
| Fresh | 11% | 13% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The green, tart blackcurrant and vibrant rose shine in spring and fall, offering freshness and earthiness that suit mild to cool air. The scent is a bit too dense and moody for heat or deep winter chill.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and elegant, refined rose-chouli character make it perfect for dates or casual wear when you want to feel special. The earthy undertone and lack of overt sweetness keep it appropriate for the office but too sensual for formal or athletic settings.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and poor longevity make it suitable for close encounters like dates, but its earthy-fruity profile might be too dark for an office. The 'witchy' and 'sultry' descriptions lean it away from casual daytime wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, Woody, Patchouli accords and Patchouli, Rose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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