8
Notes
8
Accords
2
Perfumers
Carven L'Absolu
feminine
Created by Francis Kurkdjian, Jérôme di Marino
Carven L'Absolu by Carven is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Carven L'Absolu was launched in 2015. Carven L'Absolu was created by Francis Kurkdjian and Jérôme di Marino. Top notes are Madagascar Ylang-Ylang and Italian Mandarin; middle notes are Egyptian Jasmine, Tuberose and Iris; base notes are Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Spanish Labdanum and Sandalwood. The third fragrance of the Carven Le Parfum collection (after the original from 2013 and L’Eau de Toilette edition from 2014) comes out in September 2015. Carven L'Absolu is a sensual version of the scent, composed as an intoxicating bouquet of white flowers. Accords of Italian mandarin and ylang-ylang from Madagascar grace the top of the composition. The heart of the perfume encompasses flowers of Egyptian jasmine, tuberose and iris. The base hosts notes of Indonesian patchouli, sandalwood and labdanum. The fragrance is available as 30, 50 and 100 ml Eau de Parfum.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
72%
Win
74%
Spr
35%
Sum
93%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
77%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
391 votes
3.77
Love it
9625%
Like it
19650%
OK
215%
Dislike
7118%
Hate it
72%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 22 community opinions from Reddit
7.5
/ 10 community score
The Carven fragrances designed by Francis Kurkdjian are regarded as solid affordable options, particularly Carven L'Eau Intense for warm weather. While the opening requires patience and the patchouli presence may not suit everyone, the community appreciates the value proposition and quality for the price.
Strengths
- Very affordable price point
- Great for spring and summer wear
- Pleasant scent after the opening develops
Weaknesses
- Opening/projection can be challenging
- Patchouli-heavy for some users
- Limited availability (some products discontinued)
Best for
Spring and summer seasonsBudget-conscious fragrance enthusiastsCasual daily wear
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
