The smell in short
The first thing you smell is black currant and mandarin orange. The heart brings rose petals and jasmine. On the skin it settles into patchouli and sandalwood. Overall it smells woody and fruity.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Femme Absolue 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 Vicky Tiel Femme Absolue EDP
Femme Absolue EDP comes from Vicky Tiel. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Will people notice Femme Absolue?
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety and Joop! spread further.
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Femme Absolue: day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety and Joop! last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like patchouli and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €21, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs more than Ulric De Varens Varensia but less than Penhaligon's Empressa and Joop!.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, spring and summer.
If you like Femme Absolue, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (7 shared notes), Penhaligon's Empressa (6 shared notes), Joop! (6 shared notes) and Ulric De Varens Varensia (6 shared notes).
Quick answers
What kind of scent is Femme Absolue?
A scent built on woody and fruity.
Can men wear Femme Absolue?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.