How it smells
The first thing you smell is bergamot and egyptian jasmine. The heart brings egyptian jasmine and red rose. On the skin it settles into myrhh and sandalwood. Overall it smells amber and woody.
- Came out
- 2014
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
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
About Diana Vreeland Absolutely Vital EDP
Absolutely Vital EDP comes from Diana Vreeland. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €60. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Nishane Ani but less than Tom Ford Oud Wood and Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by woody and balsamic. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and woody smells and notes like egyptian jasmine and myrhh. Less obvious notes include myrhh, turkish rose and vanilla. Perfume fans rate it 3.86 out of 5.
Absolutely Vital longevity
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Nishane Ani last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like myrhh and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best season for Absolutely Vital
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
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Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Oud Wood.
Perfumes that smell like Absolutely Vital
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Oud Wood (5 shared notes), Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (5 shared notes), Nishane Ani (5 shared notes) and Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti (4 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti starts from €26.
Quick answers
When did Absolutely Vital come out?
It came out in 2014.
Can men wear Absolutely Vital?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear it to work?
It is more of an evening scent, so it may feel too much for the office.