Guerlain 2020 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Les Absolus d'Orient Patchouli Ardent

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain Les Absolus d'Orient Patchouli Ardent is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Thierry Wasser. Les Absolus d'Orient Patchouli Ardent opens with Pepper, Pink Pepper, and Fig, settles into a heart of Cedar, Patchouli, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk and Leather. Guerlain's Les Absolus d'Orient Patchouli Ardent carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Don't let the name fool you - this ain't your usual patchouli. It's a loud, complex rose-leather bomb that some adore and others find a bit much. A high-quality oriental for those who like to make a statement.
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  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
Les Absolus d'Orient Patchouli Ardent Eau de Parfum bottle

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.

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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With its beast-mode projection and longevity, this is too assertive for most offices. However, its luxurious and complex profile makes it a standout for formal events and dates, where its presence will be noticed and appreciated.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • 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

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About

Opens with an earthy, spicy kick of black and pink pepper, soon joined by the green, slightly sweet aroma of fig. As it settles, a rich, almost jammy rose emerges, intertwined with a clean, slightly woody patchouli. The dry down introduces a luxurious leather and warm cedar, all cushioned by a soft, animalic musk, creating a dense and long-lasting oriental accord.