J'adore L'Absolu (2018) by Dior

J'adore L'Absolu 2018

Version from 2018
Lilau
11/21/2018 - 09:12 AM
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Bottle
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Sillage
8
Longevity
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Scent

It is well known that taste is a matter of dispute

I had been rather disappointed by Dior lately, concerning new releases and also settings, e.g. Midnight Poison or the many Miss Diors. If you fall in love with a version, you can't be sure that it will still exist in a few years
Just like this J'adore L'Absolu. I once had the version from 2007, a lush sensual creation that I really liked very much. I never owned the 2014 one myself, but I found it very successful. And one day I missed my Absolu from back then.

And now, there's another new one, I'm upset after all. But, you wouldn't be a perfume, I was brave and left the scent on my skin.
And I must agree with my previous commentator, first a flower overkill of the finest kind! Otherwise I perceive the fragrance completely differently, but I can understand her disappointment.

I first have to filter out the individual flowers, but with time the jasmine blossom predominates, rose and magnolia sink. It also crystallizes a slight freshness, the orange blossom sends greetings!

I'll say straight away, jasmine and orange blossom lovers will enjoy this slightly soapy fragrance! Everyone else will find that too much in flowers. I don't find J'adore L'Absolu too sweet, but a nice balancing act between fresh-fruity and floral-sensuous, slightly woody ending.
This contrast makes this new variant something special, as it is both suitable for everyday use and unobtrusive as well as fine, noble and sensual! The golden nectar-like liquid fits perfectly!

I do not find this Absolu as lavish as its predecessors for a long time, seems to be a sign of modernization. Tuberose and ylang ylang are missing, which makes this fragrance not quite as intensely sweet. However, the durability is quite satisfactory. The DNA traces of the normal J'adore are only vaguely to be guessed, in the L'Absolu of 2007 they were even more pronounced.
If the J'adore L'Or is too heavy and too expensive for you, maybe you should try this new Absolu.

I find this reinterpretation of 2018 really successful and like to wear it very much, it will certainly fit even better in the coming spring.
However, one cannot be sure how long this version will remain on the market. The jasmine and rose fields from Grasse are surely all harvested one day, there will be something new again!
14 Comments
CosmicLoveCosmicLove 3 years ago
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How balanced you review, I like that !
The fragrance is not for me, I could easily tell that too. That's how it should be 😉
Medusa00Medusa00 4 years ago
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I ran out of Absolu years ago. I haven't been back for it. Thanks for the reminder.
IriniIrini 5 years ago
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Great full of enthusiasm commi ....!
too much is not enough ...
ZimtschneckeZimtschnecke 5 years ago
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After I had recently fallen deeply in love with the 2014 version, your fine description of this version sounds very tempting. :)
MelisandeMelisande 6 years ago
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Unfortunately I don't know the predecessors, but I found this one almost monothematic. For jasmine lovers, it would have to be just the thing.
GingerGinger 6 years ago
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i also like the scent! But at least at Dior they are honest, new formula, new version...
I got the one from 2014 and I think it's pretty good.
SonnenfeeSonnenfee 7 years ago
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It is fine and not as sweet as its predecessor. Thanks for the good comment!
Anna1991Anna1991 7 years ago
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Hello Lilau, the fragrance has been on my watch list for quite some time and after your nice comment it's time to TEST!
Sounds very good, but you're right... you never know how long he'll stay in the market. I ordered the L'Or a few days ago and am already looking forward to it :-) LG Anna
CaecilieCaecilie 7 years ago
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It's nice that he is developing so well with you, who knows, maybe I'll give him a second chance when my bottle will be empty in about two years... Thanks for the hope for a possibly day shape related error and trophy for you!
FlirtyFlowerFlirtyFlower 7 years ago
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Hm.... Now you've made me curious! I have purchased a few J'adore miniature versions this spring.... And I'll try it again at the store. Will be tasted and cup for you!
PlutoPluto 7 years ago
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I only know old J'adore...and that wasn't mine at all...but that sounds nicer
AlsaAlsa 7 years ago
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I tested J'adore for test strip and wrist years ago. Somehow it wasn't my direction, especially I didn't like the top note. But after your nice and very informative comment I will try the version from 2018 again.
BlauemausBlauemaus 7 years ago
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I used to wear J'adore a lot, but at some point I had a little bit of it. I'm afraid this new version here will be too woozy for me. But I'm definitely gonna test him.
PaloneraPalonera 7 years ago
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I am a little afraid - with the original "J'adore" I could not at all, it stabbed me badly in head and belly, since then I am VERY careful and keep distance to the flankers. And yet - you arouse curiosity...