Hero Parfum לעומת Bottled Absolu

The r/fragrance community has a divided but cautiously positive view of Hero Parfum. Most appreciate its woody, cedar-dominant character and impressive performance, particularly for cooler seasons, though several note the intense sweetness and occasional odd sanitizing notes can be off-putting. The fragrance performs better on some skin chemistries than others, and many feel the price point doesn't justify its mass-appeal, non-unique profile.

The r/fragrance community views Bottled Absolu positively as a bold yet wearable fragrance that improves as it develops. While it shares strong similarities with Bottled Elixir, users appreciate its slightly more discrete profile and note that proper application (one spray with potential respray) is key to avoiding projection issues.