Castle Forbes Absolutely Vital
How it smells
The first thing you smell is bergamot and grapefruit. The heart brings egyptian pelargonium and grapefruit. On the skin it settles into amber and geranium. Overall it smells citrus and rose.
- Lasts
- less than 1 hour
- Best in
- spring
Absolutely Vital notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Castle Forbes Absolutely Vital
Castle Forbes is the house behind Absolutely Vital.
How long it lasts
It is a light scent that stays on skin for about less than 1 hour. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò and Essential Parfums Nice Bergamote last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and geranium are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from Castle Forbes
This house has 16 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Vetiver, Neroli unisex and 1445.
Absolutely Vital: day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Will people notice Absolutely Vital?
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Boucheron Pour Homme spreads further.
Its style
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by rose and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and rose smells and notes like egyptian pelargonium and amber. Less obvious notes include lemon, jasmine and orange. Perfume fans rate it 3.93 out of 5.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
If you like Absolutely Vital, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò (8 shared notes), Essential Parfums Nice Bergamote (7 shared notes), Boucheron Pour Homme (7 shared notes) and Chloé L'Eau De Chloe (7 shared notes).
Questions people ask
How much does Absolutely Vital cost?
About €17 in Europe.
Can men wear Absolutely Vital?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.