BeauFort London 2023 EDP

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Absent Presence

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BeauFort London Absent Presence is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Absent Presence opens with Bergamot, Pepper, and Galbanum, settles into a heart of Jasmine and Violet Leaf, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Amber, and Cedar. BeauFort London's Absent Presence carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

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.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Subtle
  • Elegant
  • Fresh
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Absent Presence Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Absent Presence opens with a sharp, green kick of bergamot and galbanum, spiced by black pepper. Soon, the green heart emerges, led by violet leaf and supported by ethereal jasmine. The dry down is a refined blend of woody notes-sandalwood, vetiver, and cedar-softened by a whisper of leather, musk, and a warm amber glow. It's a journey from bracing freshness to a subtly complex, skin-close warmth.

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