Absolue Pour le Soir

Absolue Pour le Soir is a profoundly polarizing, high-intensity fragrance that presents as a dense, animalic amber with thick honey, incense, and warm wood notes. The opening is thick, sweet, and initially overwhelming—many describe it as dirty, sweaty, fecal, or comparable to urine or unwashed skin, though some find it evokes sacred incense or a well-worn church. This intense animalic phase, driven notably by cumin and benzoin, is intense and layered, often peaking in the first hour before settling. Over time, the scent transforms into a rich, smooth, and deeply resonant base of honeyed amber, smoky incense, and warm sandalwood, revealing a complex, meditative, and luxurious character. It remains highly concentrated, with exceptional longevity—often lasting over 12 hours—and projects strongly in the early hours before softening to intimate, subtle drydowns. Worn predominantly at night or during colder seasons, it is considered a deep, emotionally charged evening scent. It appeals strongly to those who appreciate bold, transformative perfumes with deep complexity and a touch of scandalous daring. However, its strong sillage and powerful, animalic-influenced start can be utterly alienating to those unfamiliar with or sensitive to intense, honeyed, or spicy animalic scents.