Comments on: Absolu-tely Divine http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/22/absolu-tely-divine/ A perfume blog about all things perfume - reviews, shopping, recommendations. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:16:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: Ferdie http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/22/absolu-tely-divine/#comment-18052 Ferdie Sat, 26 May 2007 16:39:26 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/22/absolu-tely-divine/#comment-18052 I'm glad I checked in today, PT! I l o v e ALL your reviews; so well-informed, and passionate. It inspires this fragrance neophyte to be more adventuresome! One in particular about which I know nothing but was mentioned by a friend: Niki de Saint Phalle. Any info about its qualities--or lack thereof? Have a relaxing holiday weekend all! I’m glad I checked in today, PT! I l o v e ALL your reviews; so well-informed, and passionate. It inspires this fragrance neophyte to be more adventuresome! One in particular about which I know nothing but was mentioned by a friend: Niki de Saint Phalle. Any info about its qualities–or lack thereof? Have a relaxing holiday weekend all!

]]> By: Louise http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/22/absolu-tely-divine/#comment-17954 Louise Fri, 25 May 2007 13:52:23 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/22/absolu-tely-divine/#comment-17954 Absolu was a French department store find for me several years ago-love it, wear it often in colder months. I haven't run across it here, but will likely get a re-up this summer in France! Absolu was a French department store find for me several years ago-love it, wear it often in colder months. I haven’t run across it here, but will likely get a re-up this summer in France!

]]> By: Ina http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/22/absolu-tely-divine/#comment-17919 Ina Fri, 25 May 2007 02:40:53 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/22/absolu-tely-divine/#comment-17919 Donna, thank you for your wonderful review! Absolu is indeed underrated and somehow wasn't marketed well enough in the U.S. It seems a lot of Rochas scents get unnoticed here which is a pity. Donna, thank you for your wonderful review! Absolu is indeed underrated and somehow wasn’t marketed well enough in the U.S. It seems a lot of Rochas scents get unnoticed here which is a pity.

]]> By: merlot http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/22/absolu-tely-divine/#comment-17893 merlot Thu, 24 May 2007 13:56:31 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/22/absolu-tely-divine/#comment-17893 Absolu was the first fragrance I bought from recommendations on another fragrance forum. That was in 2002. It is a rich and haunting fragrance. One of the few scents where I cared enough to acquire a backup. Lovely review. Absolu was the first fragrance I bought from recommendations on another fragrance forum. That was in 2002. It is a rich and haunting fragrance. One of the few scents where I cared enough to acquire a backup. Lovely review.

]]> By: Flora http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/22/absolu-tely-divine/#comment-17873 Flora Thu, 24 May 2007 03:41:56 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/22/absolu-tely-divine/#comment-17873 Thanks everyone - this was my first real full review! Chaya, isn't it wonderful? So compelling! Whenever I have it on I can't stop smelling my wrist. Elle, I have Alchimie and I just adore the fabulous bottle as much as the perfume. newproducts, 1stperfume.com is having a sale on it right now and you can get a 5 ml bottle for $4.99! All other sizes are on sale as well. I may have to cave... Teri, I have never seen it at my TJ Maxx - I must go look! It would be nice to get a bigger bottle now that I know how much I love it. I found my Jolie Madame there, after all, they do have some great stuff sometimes. Tommasina, I don't understand why Absolu is not more popular - maybe because it is not a fruity floral?! ;-) Rosarita, it's worth seeking out. I once had the pleasure of trying vintage Femme - words cannot begin to describe! I think Rochas is an underrated house in general, it's well-respected but does not get the kind of press that Chanel or Guerlain do. I adore Lumiere but I believe it is discontinued. Alchimie is fantastic. I cannot wear Byzance but I love smelling it. And who does not love Madame Rochas? Their men's fragrances are wonderful too. minette, I know what you mean about Sublime, it is very strong! And I will have to put my Absolu away when it gets hot - fortunately we have cool springs where I live, so I am safe for awhile yet. Thanks everyone - this was my first real full review!

Chaya, isn’t it wonderful? So compelling! Whenever I have it on I can’t stop smelling my wrist.

Elle, I have Alchimie and I just adore the fabulous bottle as much as the perfume.

newproducts, 1stperfume.com is having a sale on it right now and you can get a 5 ml bottle for $4.99! All other sizes are on sale as well. I may have to cave…

Teri, I have never seen it at my TJ Maxx - I must go look! It would be nice to get a bigger bottle now that I know how much I love it. I found my Jolie Madame there, after all, they do have some great stuff sometimes.

Tommasina, I don’t understand why Absolu is not more popular - maybe because it is not a fruity floral?! ;-)

Rosarita, it’s worth seeking out. I once had the pleasure of trying vintage Femme - words cannot begin to describe! I think Rochas is an underrated house in general, it’s well-respected but does not get the kind of press that Chanel or Guerlain do. I adore Lumiere but I believe it is discontinued. Alchimie is fantastic. I cannot wear Byzance but I love smelling it. And who does not love Madame Rochas? Their men’s fragrances are wonderful too.

minette, I know what you mean about Sublime, it is very strong! And I will have to put my Absolu away when it gets hot - fortunately we have cool springs where I live, so I am safe for awhile yet.

]]> By: minette http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/22/absolu-tely-divine/#comment-17860 minette Wed, 23 May 2007 20:42:00 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/22/absolu-tely-divine/#comment-17860 absolu is wonderful - and totally underrated. i can only do sublime in the air - as a room spray - it makes me a little sick to my stomach on skin (and yet i can do most of the patous very well). absolu is easy to wear, and smells rich and sweet and soft. absolu is wonderful - and totally underrated. i can only do sublime in the air - as a room spray - it makes me a little sick to my stomach on skin (and yet i can do most of the patous very well). absolu is easy to wear, and smells rich and sweet and soft.

]]> By: rosarita http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/22/absolu-tely-divine/#comment-17853 rosarita Wed, 23 May 2007 18:52:34 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/22/absolu-tely-divine/#comment-17853 Thanks for the lovely review! I have wondered what both Sublime and Absolu are like in scanning the fragrance lists of various etailers. Rochas has been a wonderful find for me - I am very fond of the reformulated Femme (as I will probably never find the vintage version) and lately I've been enjoying Eau de Rochas as a choice for warmer weather. Now I look forward to seeking out Absolu, the notes sound like something I would love. Thanks for the lovely review! I have wondered what both Sublime and Absolu are like in scanning the fragrance lists of various etailers. Rochas has been a wonderful find for me - I am very fond of the reformulated Femme (as I will probably never find the vintage version) and lately I’ve been enjoying Eau de Rochas as a choice for warmer weather. Now I look forward to seeking out Absolu, the notes sound like something I would love.

]]> By: Tommasina http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/22/absolu-tely-divine/#comment-17852 Tommasina Wed, 23 May 2007 18:39:27 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/22/absolu-tely-divine/#comment-17852 Oh, this is one of my HGs: I love it! I'm so glad that you all love it (or are now inspired to look for it): it's a true unsung beauty. Talking of Sung - sort of - I am also enjoying Jewel, which surprises me bcs it's so not complex - uh - that would mnake it simple, right? Anyway, clean, pretty, just right for the humidity and heat of today in NC. Unfortunately, I don't think Absolu would be very good on me right now. Shame. Oh, this is one of my HGs: I love it! I’m so glad that you all love it (or are now inspired to look for it): it’s a true unsung beauty.

Talking of Sung - sort of - I am also enjoying Jewel, which surprises me bcs it’s so not complex - uh - that would mnake it simple, right? Anyway, clean, pretty, just right for the humidity and heat of today in NC. Unfortunately, I don’t think Absolu would be very good on me right now. Shame.

]]> By: Teri http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/22/absolu-tely-divine/#comment-17851 Teri Wed, 23 May 2007 18:29:12 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/22/absolu-tely-divine/#comment-17851 Absolu first came to my notice when I commented to a clerk in TJ Maxx about how nice she smelled. She walked me right over to their perfume display and handed me a bottle. "Buy it," she said, "you'll really like it on." And I did - right on the spot. For all of $22.95. Best perfume deal I ever found. Absolu first came to my notice when I commented to a clerk in TJ Maxx about how nice she smelled. She walked me right over to their perfume display and handed me a bottle. “Buy it,” she said, “you’ll really like it on.” And I did - right on the spot. For all of $22.95. Best perfume deal I ever found.

]]> By: newproducts http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/22/absolu-tely-divine/#comment-17832 newproducts Wed, 23 May 2007 12:20:53 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/22/absolu-tely-divine/#comment-17832 These both sound divine indeed! I must get myself a small bottle of Absolu since that one sounds the more affordable of the two. These both sound divine indeed! I must get myself a small bottle of Absolu since that one sounds the more affordable of the two.

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