Absolument absinthe was created by Pascal Rolland and Marc Villaceque in 2006, as part of their French indie line, Absolument Parfumeur. Absolument absinthe is more than just a Green Fairy, it is ‘le parfum d'nterdits’ or ‘the perfume of forbidden things’ because it contains a note of cannabis. On me, Absolument absinthe begins with a sparkling note of bright bergamot, paired with a note of earthy, soothing black tea, to create an accord that’s refreshing and lively. It’s joined by aromatic cannabis, which adds smokiness and spicy warmth that calms the liveliness and sparks a note of fresh absinthe to come forward. It smells anisic, herbal, and bitter. It links to galbanum, which is intensely green, foresty-faceted, and spicy, rounding out the freshness of the absinthe. I’m loving the contrasts of freshness and spiciness, but when white florals join the party, Absolument absinthe goes up a gear. Lily of the valley, fresh, green, and subtly sweet, leads the pack, as lotus flower adds a delicate, aquatic, green-tinged airiness, and jasmine, green-faceted and animalic, are joined by creamy, sensual ylang-ylang. Nutmeg and cardamon give the flowers a gentle spicy warmth. This subtly sweet, green-edged white floral bouquet is an intoxicating mix that opens up Absolument absinthe, giving it a sheer luminescence. Sandalwood at the base has a resinous and slightly smoky aroma, as musk adds warmth and sensuality. Absolument absinthe has many layers, and I discover new aspects every time I wear it – a note of powder, something camphorous – but what makes Absolument Absinthe so intriguing is the interplay between light and deep, cool and warm, vegetal and floral that develops seamlessly and dries down to a well-balanced, beautiful scent that lingers seductively on skin. Notes: Bergamot, black Chinese tea, cannabis, absinthe, wormwood, anise, herbs, lily of the valley, lotus flower, jasmine, ylang-ylang, nutmeg, cardamom, sandalwood and musk.
