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Noir Absolu Oud Essence

The cedar is what stays. The cedar is why people ask.

1 that smell like it ↓
Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence

Released

2018

Concentration

EDP

Nose

Julien Rasquinet

House from

Italy

Retail

$150

Rated

3.9/5

How it moves

You meet saffron and myrtle at the door. Then the heart turns up — rose and leather — and the whole thing slows down. The base is oud, sandalwood and cedar. That is the bit on your scarf the next morning.

Who made it

Julien Rasquinet composed it in 2018, for Valentino in Italy. Julien Rasquinet's 2018 unisex addition to the Noir Absolu collection, designed to be worn alone or layered over the original Noir Absolu scents.

Wear it for less

There are 1 ways to wear this for less. The closest costs $33 — $117 back in your pocket, and nobody standing near you will know.

The community

What people say about Noir Absolu Oud Essence

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    Questions

    What smells like Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence?
    We list 1 bottle built to smell like it, including Absolute Black: Oud Essence by The Dua Brand.
    What is the cheapest alternative to Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence?
    Absolute Black: Oud Essence by The Dua Brand, at $33. Prices are read from each shop and re-checked.
    How much cheaper are the alternatives?
    Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence is listed at $150. The bottles that smell like it run from $33 to $33.
    Who made Valentino Noir Absolu Oud Essence?
    It was composed by Julien Rasquinet, released in 2018 for Valentino.

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