Narciso Rodriguez for Her l'Absolu
The tuberose arrives with startling clarity—neither creamy nor indolic, but almost mineral in its coolness.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 3 accords.
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- Tuberose85
- Amber50
- Patchouli40
The note pyramid
- Tuberose
- Jasmine
- Musk
- Sandalwood
- Amber
- Patchouli
By the editors · 2 min readThe tuberose arrives with startling clarity—neither creamy nor indolic, but almost mineral in its coolness. Jasmine weaves through it like white silk thread, both florals feeling more architectural than lush. This is the Narciso Rodriguez signature turned up: the musk doesn't hide in the background but claims equal ground with the flowers from the first spray.
As it settles, the composition reveals its duality. The musk remains luminous and skin-close, creating that intimate halo the house is known for, while sandalwood and amber lend just enough warmth to keep the florals from floating away entirely. A whisper of patchouli adds shadow without earthiness.
L'Absolu suits someone who finds the original Narciso Rodriguez For Her too delicate, wanting that same clean sensuality but with more presence. It's direct where the flankers are often diffuse, a white floral musk with confidence rather than subtlety.
Scent twins
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