Henry Jacques Fabien Absolute
What does it smell like?
It smells mostly green and woody. Green leaves and bergamot at the top, violet and agarwood (oud) in the middle and oakmoss and sandalwood at the base.
- Came out
- 2010
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Fabien Absolute 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 Henry Jacques Fabien Absolute
Fabien Absolute is made by Henry Jacques.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is green (100%), followed by woody and mossy. You will probably like it if you enjoy green and woody smells and notes like violet and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include mandarin orange, palmarosa and musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.09 out of 5.
Fabien Absolute sillage
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Guerlain Vol De Nuit and Tocca Colette.
Fabien Absolute through the year
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: fall, spring, summer and winter. If you need something for winter, Tocca Colette is a better fit.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €98. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Guerlain Vol De Nuit and Sisley Soir De Lune.
Henry Jacques perfumes worth knowing
The house has 35 perfumes here, led by Blue Vanille, Ambre Cuir De HJ and Lorenzo unisex.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its green side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Initio Parfums Prives Mystic Experience has more depth.
Fabien Absolute dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Guerlain Vol De Nuit (6 shared notes), Tocca Colette (5 shared notes), Sisley Soir De Lune (5 shared notes) and Initio Parfums Prives Mystic Experience (6 shared notes).
Quick answers
When did Fabien Absolute come out?
It came out in 2010.
Does Fabien Absolute last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.