Des Cendres Les Abstraits 2023

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8.4 / 10 52 Ratings

A popular perfume by Les Abstraits for men, released in 2023. The scent is smoky-green. The longevity is above-average. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Smoky

Green

Woody

Spicy

Resinous

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Galbanum

Birch tar

Aniseed

Swiss pine tar

Heart Notes

Clove

Indian tuberose Leather

Leather

Moroccan mint

Violet leaf

Base Notes

African hyrax

Haitian vetiver

Indonesian patchouli Oakmoss

Oakmoss

Perfumer

Antoine Lie

Ratings

Scent

8.452 Ratings

Longevity

8.448 Ratings

Sillage

7.648 Ratings

Bottle

7.642 Ratings

Value for money

7.534 Ratings

Submitted by Andymion, last update on 07/04/2025.

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Reviews

4 in-depth fragrance descriptions

06/07/2025

9
Pricing 9
Bottle 8
Sillage 8
Longevity 9
Scent

Vonberry
7 Reviews

Vonberry

1

green floral smell

Good green floral smell, with an almost sweet opening, I think mint and tuberose, at times a little bitter, then herbaceous green of galbanum, perhaps at times just a little smoky.

Buon odore floreale verde, con apertura quasi dolce, credo mint e tuberosa, a tratti un po' amaro, quindi verde erbaceo di galbano , forse a tratti appena fumoso

05/20/2025

8
Pricing 10
Bottle 8
Sillage 9
Longevity 10
Scent

Cawdor
18 Reviews

Cawdor

2

Green and smoky powerhouse

This is magnificent.

Green and smoky, and a definite tribute to 70s mens' powerhouse fragrances, this is a prime example of taking that DNA then updating and bettering it. The key here is both the high quality of the ingredients, and the intense, ashy birch tar core which gives it a serenity and emotional depth. It's leathery and animalic, aromatic, bitter, floral, mossy. Longevity is eternal, projection ferocious- two sprays at the absolute maximum is needed.

I loved this from the outset, and didn't even get a third of the way through my little sample vial before splurging on a full-sized bottle. An all-year rounder, except on the very hottest of days, there's something very compelling about this scent that demands unequivocal attention and devotion.

Luca Turin apparently recently wrote a scathing review of this but, frankly, what does he know? You'd think he was a perfume expert or something. I adore it, and it sits very comfortably in my top 5 favourite perfumes of all time.

03/20/2025

8
Pricing 8
Bottle 7
Sillage 9
Longevity 10
Scent

VTrancoso
34 Reviews

VTrancoso

Helpful Review 1

Harmony in the silences of Nature.

Des Cendres is super elegant, comfortable and at the same time conveys the serenity of a countryside landscape waking up dewy and evolving into flowers that open before an afternoon in sepia tones.

Perhaps a distant relative of the vintage Polo Green and Naomi Goodsir’s equally elegant Bois D’Ascèse. Projection is moderate and lasts on the skin until the next morning.

The opening is green and fresh with galbanum taking center stage, aided by mint, which shines in an immense pine forest next to the glass water of a serene lake.
From afar, a fragrant and smoky breeze of burnt wood (pine and birch tar) reaches us.
Shortly after, soft and subtle floral notes appear, splashing an atmosphere of moss, musk and leather.
As we enter the forest we feel the animalic tone (hyraceum) which is subtle and never exaggerated. Vetiver and Patchouli give a subtle earthy vibe.

The olfactory journey is always made with the smell of burning aromatic plants from a field lost in the memory of our adolescence and accompanies us in a scene painted in greens, browns, violets and grays that connects us with the harmony of Nature's silences.

Just what we need right now.

03/07/2024

8
Pricing 9
Bottle 9
Sillage 9
Longevity 10
Scent

AjiStone
5 Reviews

AjiStone

5

Set fire to the broken pieces ,start anew

Des Cendres spins a vivid narrative of rebirth and rejuvenation, akin to a phoenix rising from ashes. Birch tar ,mint and galbanum in the opening creates a cool ashy breeze accord. It's like a forest at dawn where the remnants of last night's fire blend seamlessly with the crispness of morning dew. This opening is not about the flames but the serenity and healing that follow, offering a sense of peace and a mysterious beauty found in the aftermath.
The heart of Des Cendres pulses with life ,a testament to nature's resilience. The green notes are deep and have this resinous quality that's just different and refreshing. Also there is a floral (tuberose) twist that's a bit unexpected making the whole thing feel more alive. The ashy vibe is still there joined by leather and violet leaf to support this "grey feeling".As Des Cendres settles, its base unfolds a sturdy foundation of bitter moss and musk that embodies the enduring spirit of the wilderness. The addition of hyraceum with its subtle animalic undertones highlights the leather and the green accords, animating the whole composition.Throughout this olfactory journey, the theme of ashes remains central, its all about the ashes after all.
Des Cendres is a reminder that after every hardship comes renewal. It's a nod to the past but with a clear eye on the future. Antoine Lie has managed here to capture the essence of recovery, making Des Cendres a testament to healing and hope.

P.S Can't wait to dive into the rest of the collection!