J’Adore L’Absolu by Dior
Women 2007
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Description
J'adore L'Absolu by Dior is a fruity floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2007, the nose behind this composition is François Demachy. The top notes feature ylang-ylang; the heart notes are jasmine, neroli and rose; and the base notes include fruity nuances, musk and woody notes.
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Key notes
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Top
ylang-ylang
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Heart
jasmine
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Base
fruity notes
Community
1,767 votes
- Positive 83%
- Negative 16%
- Neutral 1.5%
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About J’Adore L’Absolu
J’adore L’Absolu by Dior is a fruity floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2007, the nose behind this composition is François Demachy. The top notes feature ylang-ylang; the heart notes are jasmine, neroli and rose; and the base notes include fruity nuances, musk and woody notes.
Flowers White flowers Fruits, vegetables and nuts Woods and mosses
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
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Sillage
Leading answer Strong
593 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
103 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
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I’m not surprised that almost everyone smells like J’Adore with this. To me, they’re identical; I even detect that peach note that isn’t listed. If you know the original, you’ll realise L’Absolu is sweeter and more floral, with an ylang-ylang dry-down that smells of banana. It then settles into sweet white flowers, similar to Chanel’s Gabrielle but without that acidity which doesn’t suit me. On my skin, it has moderate projection and lasts around 10 hours. It’s a chameleon that projects relaxed elegance, ideal for all year round, especially spring and autumn. It’s a shame it’s been discontinued because I would have it in my collection. Scent 7.5/10, Longevity 10/10, Sillage 7.5/10, Value for money 7/10, Versatility 8/10, Packaging 9/10. Would I buy again? Yes.
J’adore Absolute! An exquisite floral nectar where absolutes blend with a unique freshness. What a floral wonder! I love all the J’adore fragrances, but alongside J’adore Le Parfum, J’adore L’Or and J’adore in Joy, these are my absolute favourites.
L’Absolu fits perfectly with Dior’s philosophical essence. If you look at their fashion collections, from colourful sandals with dark dresses to looks reminiscent of orphanages on a tight budget (or models painted like vampires), it all reflects here. It is more floral than traditional J’Adore, which is more elegant and conservative. L’Absolu has more freedom, joy, and lightness thanks to a golden floral accord and an unripe fruity base. It shares the sharp jasmine and tuberose, but the ylang-ylang adds more density and weight. It could be the child between J’Adore and Givenchy’s Amarige. However, it lacks autonomy and its own charisma, as it is merely a ‘golden’ version of the original. The fruity and woody notes strip away some seriousness, as if it were Honey by Marc Jacobs’ rich friend lending over her makeup that doesn’t suit her. The trail is more potent and deeper than the original, and the longevity is notable (over 8 hours in temperate weather). If you don’t like the original J’Adore, you might enjoy this if you fancy the sweetness of ylang-ylang. For me, it is acceptable and pleasant, though if I had to recommend a flanker, I would choose J’Adore L’Or for its ingredients and execution.
L’Absolu fits perfectly with Dior’s philosophical essence. If you look at their fashion collections, from colourful sandals with dark dresses to looks reminiscent of orphanage children on a tight budget (or models painted like vampires), it all reflects here. It’s more floral than traditional J’Adore, which is more elegant and conservative. L’Absolu has more freedom, joy and lightness thanks to a golden floral accord and an immature fruity base. It has the same sharp jasmine and tuberose, but the ylang-ylang gives it more density and weight. It could be the child between J’Adore and Givenchy’s Amarige. However, it lacks autonomy and its own charisma, as it’s a ‘golden’ version of the original. The fruity and woody notes take away its seriousness, as if it were Honey’s rich friend from Marc Jacobs lending her makeup that doesn’t suit her well. The sillage is more powerful and deeper than the original, and the longevity is notable (over 8 hours in temperate weather). If you don’t like the original J’Adore, you might like this if you fancy the sweetness of ylang-ylang. For me, it’s acceptable and pleasant, though if I had to recommend a flanker, I’d choose J’adore L’Or for its ingredients and execution.
It’s a true delicacy. It has good projection, excellent longevity and it’s my fascination.
As the bottle suggests: delicate, distinguished, gold on the skin.
Is this for acidic or sweeter skin tones? I adore J’Adore, but does it last long enough? What sets it apart from the rest of Dior’s range?
This is the most floral version of J’Adore; it feels denser and more elegant, with ylang-ylang, jasmine, and roses taking centre stage. It has excellent longevity, lasting over 12 hours, with a fantastic projection.