Chloé 2020 Parfum

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Nomade Absolu de Parfum

by Quentin Bisch

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Chloé Nomade Absolu de Parfum is a Parfum launched in 2020, created by Quentin Bisch. Nomade Absolu de Parfum opens with Mirabelle Plum, settles into a heart of Davana and Oakmoss, and dries down to a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Chloé's Nomade Absolu de Parfum carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This flanker to the original Nomade is a polarising beast. While many mourn its discontinuation, praising its unique mossy depth and rich plum, others find it too masculine, harsh, or even reminiscent of curry powder and celery. Definitely not a blind buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Cozy
Nomade Absolu de Parfum Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Heartas listed
Baseas listed

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:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its unique, intense character and often significant longevity, this scent is a bit much for a typical office environment. It shines brighter in date and formal settings where its confident, sensual aura can be fully appreciated, particularly in cooler weather.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • 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

Nomade Absolu kicks off with a rich, almost syrupy mirabelle plum, quickly plunging into a dense, earthy heart of oakmoss and davana, which can read as green, woody or even spicy to different noses. The dry down is a warm embrace of smooth sandalwood and musk, grounding the composition with a creamy, comforting depth that lingers beautifully, though some find the plum note completely vanishes. It's a journey from fruity tartness to a sophisticated, mossy warmth.

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