Guerlain 2019 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Les Absolus d'Orient Encens Mythique

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain Les Absolus d'Orient Encens Mythique is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Thierry Wasser. Les Absolus d'Orient Encens Mythique opens with Rose, Saffron, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Vetiver, Patchouli, and Pink Pepper, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Frankincense, and Ambergris. Guerlain's Les Absolus d'Orient Encens Mythique carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's proper divisive, isn't it? Love it or hate it, Encens Mythique is a Guerlain stunner that either evokes ancient cathedrals and nautical whimsy or... a public loo. An unmissable olfactive journey, assuming your nose isn't broken.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Classic
Les Absolus d'Orient Encens Mythique Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Baseas listed
Woody Notes25%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its exceptional longevity and strong sillage make it a bit much for the office without careful application. However, its complex, elegant character and luxurious feel are perfectly suited for formal events and romantic evenings, where it will leave a lasting impression.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

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

Encens Mythique opens with a sparkling, almost mentholated rose, lifted sky-high by bright aldehydes and a whisper of saffron. It then plunges into a warm, woody embrace of vetiver and patchouli, spiced with pink pepper. The dry-down is an elegant, lingering haze of frankincense and rich ambergris, creating a truly mysterious, almost aquatic depth that's both ancient and modern.

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