Description

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.
The nose behind this fragrance is Francis Kurkdjian.

13 reviews for Carven L’Absolu Carven

FeanorGrey – 2022-07-05:

3 out of 5

After trying this today and I must say it´s one of the most special fragrances I´ve aver smelled. Iˇm not a fan of citrusy notes, but the mandarin in this creation complements perfectly the middle and base notes. I´m actually surprised that most people voted that mandarin was not a top note.
Unmadcamyr – 2022-07-05:

3 out of 5

Carven L’Absolu is a stunning fragrance; pure elegance in a bottle. It’s a scent that would appeal to those that enjoy Chanel’s Coco Mademoiselle, Cartier’s La Panthere and YSL’s Elle.
Carven L’Absolu wears like a floral chypre on my skin. It opens with a crisp, almost laundry-fresh blend of jasmine, ylang-ylang, iris and mandarin orange. Before it can become too fresh and pretty, however, the patchouli makes a rather bold entrance, adding a rich, mossy-green aroma to the composition.
I love the scent of patchouli, so I really don’t mind its dominance in this fragrance, however, be it known that Carven L’Absolu is not a fragrance for those that don’t share my appreciation for patchouli, or chypres for that matter.
I have tried both the original Carven Le Parfum and this flanker side by side, and I must say that there are very few similarities. The laundry-fresh opening is perhaps all that these two scents share. Carven Le Parfum is more light and musky, whereas Carven L’Absolu is much richer and more evening/cold weather appropriate. I much prefer Carven L’Absolu for its boldness and surprising nature.
I’m glad to see Carven making a bit of a comeback. I also love their new packaging, especially the white and gold theme that adorns Carven L’Absolu’s bottle.
sergmark54 – 2022-07-05:

5 out of 5

Prada La Femme Intense Edp with Labdanum, not so loud on Ylang and Patchouli. More Jasmine and iris, just a hint of tuberose. No vetiver, which makes it a bit easier. Very, very pretty! Longevity is yet to be proved.
FriendAudrey – 2022-07-05:

3 out of 5

I really really dislike this one. Heady and sour, but in a way that makes me nauseated.
I had to scrub it off. After scrubbing, the offensive, nauseating notes disappeared and it became a sweet white floral. I don’t know whether my issue is with the patchouli or the citrus. Both usually are pleasant to my nose, but in this fragrance for some reason these are sour and nauseating for me.
shepa1995 – 2022-07-05:

4 out of 5

This fragrance is rather sweet and reminds me of a Miss Dior type of scent. The tuberose really gets to me, and makes me nauseous. I expected a different smell from the notes listed, but unfortunately this is not my vial of juice.
ersik89 – 2022-07-05:

5 out of 5

Very pretty soft and powdery floral grounded by a sandalwood and patchouli base. The jasmine and ylang ylang stand out as top notes. I don’t really get much tuberose (which is my fave) so this doesn’t give me the heady over the top floral I’m looking for.
art295elipseskism – 2022-07-05:

4 out of 5

This is beautiful. Very rich , powdery and refined. It is definitely a throwback to yesteryear and has much in common with classic ( pre formulation ) Chanel. On me the lasting power and sillage varies due to my illness. On my mother it is absolutely gorgeous , classy, powerful and sexy. Is there anything more pleasurable than receiving or gifting a perfume? The warmth and joy of a breeze dancing with all the notes of a perfume. This scent made good memories for me. I hope it does for others as well.
Melok894Diobtetty – 2022-07-05:

5 out of 5

I don’t understand the comparison between Tom Ford Soleil Blanc and this fragrance. TF SB smells coconutty sunblock…..this is Jasminey floral……I just don’t see the comparison. I like this one much better!
cokensuek – 2022-07-05:

3 out of 5

I think it has a little old-fashioned feeling to it. I did expect it to be older, I can’t believe it’s released in 2015.
It’s not my scent, too strong and musty smelling just as someone already mentioned.
Not the worst either, just average kind of strong scent.
I sense patchouli and jasmine the most.
eubjwjlfji – 2022-07-05:

5 out of 5

First off I have to say I think it’s so funny how similar this fragrance is to Tom Ford’s Soleil Blanc. Including the beautiful white bottle and gold box it comes in!
At first spray all I smell is fresh lychee. It’s fresh and fruity. It then starts to get powdery and smells more like Carven Le Parfum (which I secretly love).
Carven l’Absolute is sharper than Tom Ford’s Soleil Blanc. I find SB is a touch creamier, and smells a little more like sunscreen.
All in all I think it is a very pretty scent.
lenokkr – 2022-07-05:

4 out of 5

A gourmand white flowers scent if that makes any sense. Great for winter for floral lovers. The gourmand edge is achieved by blending notes of orange, patchouli and tuberose. On top of that is jasmin. On my skin it’s delicious.
pulika – 2022-07-05:

3 out of 5

Very balsamic scent, quite pleasant, but tuberose bothers me a bit as usual. If you like gentle orient notes, you will love it. It’s labdanum overdose, but very good one.
NatInta – 2022-07-05:

5 out of 5

I asked two different people to smell me when I tried this on and both of them said “mhhm” as their only comment, neither good or bad.
Yeah. It’s a bit like a old musty wardrobe and dead flowers. Not a hit.
But the bottle is pretty I guess.