Bentley Fragrances 2014 Edp

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Absolute

by Michel Almairac

Bentley Fragrances Absolute is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Michel Almairac. The fragrance opens with Ginger and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Papyrus, Sandalwood, and Frankincense, and dries down to a base of Cedar.

Our verdict on Absolute: Favourite

A legendary woody incense bomb at a bargain price, Bentley Absolute is a must-have for those who crave a proper masculine fragrance. However, prepare for potential performance variations between batches and for it to be a bit too 'manly' for some.
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  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Classic
  • Warm
Absolute Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5%
Floral 5%
Fruity 3%
Green 2%
Sweet 6%
Warm 27%
Woody 45%
Earthy 12%
Animalic 1%
Fresh 14%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Woody
100%
Amber
70%
Fresh Spicy
56%
Oud
47%
Warm Spicy
45%

Notes

Top Notes

Pink Pepper 56% Ginger 44%

Heart Notes

Frankincense 40% Papyrus 31% Sandalwood 28%

Base Notes

Cedar 100%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its intensely woody and incensy character makes it unsuitable for sportswear. It leans more towards evening and formal events due to its sophisticated, mature profile, though it could work for casual wear in cooler weather for certain personalities. Mixed reviews on projection and longevity mean it might need overspraying for a night out.

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About

Bentley Absolute kicks off with a sharp, spicy burst of pink pepper and ginger, quickly settling into a rich, dark tapestry of papyrus, sandalwood, and frankincense. The dry-down reveals a deep, dry cedar base, often reminiscent of pencil shavings or an old wooden library, without any noticeable sweetness. Warm, woody, and utterly devoid of frills.

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