J’Adore L’Absolu by Dior
Women 2007
Main accords
Description
J'adore L'Absolu by Dior is a fruity floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2007, the nose behind this composition is François Demachy. The top notes feature ylang-ylang; the heart notes are jasmine, neroli, and rose; and the base notes include fruity nuances, musk, and woody notes.
Show moreQuick summary
When to wear it (votes)
Key notes
-
Top
ylang-ylang
-
Heart
jasmine
-
Base
fruity notes
Community
1,767 votes
- Positive 83%
- Negative 16%
- Neutral 1.5%
The olfactory pyramid
A guide to the opening, heart and lasting trail of the fragrance.
The community speaks
Compare the results and tap an answer to add your vote.
In the collection
Leading answer I own it
3,355 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Like it
1,767 votes
Season
Choose severalLeading answer Spring
1,192 votes
Time of day
Choose severalLeading answer Day
766 votes
Each question has its own vote count. You can choose several seasons.
Fragrance profile
About J’Adore L’Absolu
J’adore L’Absolu by Dior is a fruity floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2007, the nose behind this composition is François Demachy. The top notes feature ylang-ylang; the heart notes are jasmine, neroli, and rose; and the base notes include fruity nuances, musk, and woody notes.
Flowers White flowers Fruits, vegetables and nuts Woods and mosses
It may remind you of
Ranked by what the community voted.
More from Dior
Related editions
More from François Demachy
How it wears
Compare the results and tap an answer to add your vote.
Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
463 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Strong
593 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
103 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
93 votes
Have you worn J’Adore L’Absolu?
Tell us how it opens, how it settles on your skin, how long it lasts and when you wear it.
Sort by
Yadorán d'Vinea
L’Absolu fits perfectly with Dior’s philosophical essence. If you look at their fashion collections—from colorful sandals paired with dark dresses to looks that remind you of budget-conscious orphans (or models painted like vampires)—it all reflects here. It’s more floral than traditional J’Adore, which is more elegant and conservative. L’Absolu has more freedom, joy, and lightness thanks to a golden floral accord and an unripe fruity base. It shares the same sharp jasmine and tuberose, but the ylang-ylang gives it more density and weight. It could be the child between J’Adore and Givenchy’s Amarige. However, it lacks its own autonomy and charisma, feeling like a ‘golden’ version of the original. The fruity and woody notes strip away some seriousness, as if it were Honey by Marc Jacobs’ rich best friend lending makeup that doesn’t quite suit her. The sillage is more powerful and deeper than the original, and the longevity is notable (over 8 hours in temperate weather). If you don’t like the original J’Adore, you might enjoy this if you crave the sweetness of ylang-ylang. For me, it’s acceptable and pleasant, though if I had to recommend a flanker, I’d choose J’adore L’Or for its ingredients and execution.
Taurien
No surprise that almost everyone smells like J’Adore in this. To me, they’re identical—I even notice that peach note that isn’t even on the list. If you know the original, you’ll know L’Absolu is sweeter and more floral, with an ylang-ylang dry down that smells like banana. Then it settles into sweet white flowers, reminiscent of Chanel’s Gabrielle but without that acidity that just doesn’t suit me. On my skin, it has moderate projection and lasts about 10 hours. It’s a chameleon that projects relaxed elegance, perfect for all seasons, especially spring and fall. Too bad it’s discontinued; I’d definitely have it in my collection. Scent: 7.5/10, Longevity: 10/10, Sillage: 7.5/10, Value: 7/10, Versatility: 8/10, Packaging: 9/10. Would I buy again? Yes.
La plus belle
J’adore Absolute! An exquisite floral nectar where absolutes blend with a unique freshness. What a floral wonder! I love all the J’adore scents, but alongside J’adore Le Parfum, J’adore L’Or, and J’adore in Joy, these are my absolute favorites.
SeleneHdez
This is the most floral version of J’Adore; it feels denser and more elegant, dominated by ylang-ylang, jasmine, and roses. It has very good longevity, over 12 hours, and excellent projection.
Danicanela
Is it for acidic skin or sweeter profiles? I love J’Adore perfumes, but does it last long enough? What makes it different from the rest of Dior?
dos
A true delicacy. It has great projection, excellent longevity, and it’s my fascination.
boudica
Like its bottle: delicate, distinguished, gold on the skin.