Hey, folks! I hope everyone is having a wonderful day today. I am still craving some spring weather and fresh fragrances. I realized that I haven't reviewed this one yet, so I decided to finally do it.
Absolu is the underappreciated flankers of the Acqua di Gio line that never caught too much traction compared to Profumo and Profondo. It doesn't quite smell like an Acqua di Gio fragrance, so maybe that is why. Let's get into it!
Notes
Top
Sea Water(Calone)
Pear
Bergamot
Grapefruit
Apple
Lemon
Heart
Lavender
Rosemary
Geranium
Base
Amberwood
Tonka Bean
Patchouli
Amber
The Scent
Acqua di Gio ABsolu opens up with some sweet-smelling citruses and fruit. The calone and sparkling bergamot show in this phase as well, which are the only things that remain from the original ADG. The pear provides a sweet twist upon the DNA. It comes off a little bit like Paco Rabanne's Invictus Aqua, but it doesn't stay that way.
As the heart shows itself, A bit of sweet lavender comes out and you get the creaminess from the tonka and amber accords. You can detect a slight bit of the patchouli, but it errs on the dry and only slightly earthy, but not dark at all.
At the base, the fragrance still has a fruitiness that lingers, but the sweetened patchouli is much more evident now. The creaminess of the fragrance with the woody notes and a bit of lavender and fruit makes for a nice sweet woody dry down with some aquatic freshness.
Other Notes
This is a year-round fragrance. It's sweet enough to cut through the cold, yet fresh enough for summer days. However, I would choose Profondo or the original ADG over this one for the very hot summer days.
This fragrance caters to a slightly younger crowd, but not as young as Invictus Aqua. Sure, a teenager could rock this, but the woodiness and creamy facets give it a more mature approach. I use mature loosely because this is not marketed towards older men.
I do believe this fragrance is more masculine, but I could see a woman wearing it as well if they like woody fragrances. I would say the fragrance is the most fitting for men 22-40.
My Opinion
It's no secret that I do not like Invictus Aqua. I am not a fan of Rasasi Hawas either. They are just too sweet to me. However, ADG Absolu takes the same genre of fragrance tempers the sweetness and adds creamy woods along with its signature fruity freshness.
This fragrance is not a love, but I do like it quite a bit. It's not something I reach for often, but when I am feeling playful, this is one of my first picks. It has just the right amount of sweetness for me. So, it's a win in my book and an overlooked flanker that is quite good. The others in the ADG line are still better, but this is still work owning in my opinion.
The ADG line isn't super cheaper, so I certainly suggest sampling this one before buying it. It retails for $102 for 75, but you can get it for around 70-80 bucks from discounters. This is an EDP concentration, so it does cost a bit more than the original.
Conclusion
Thanks for checking out my review and I hope you enjoyed it. Much love to everyone and remember to say a kind word today. You never know what someone is going through. A bit of kindness is free. Keep smelling great and being great.
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