Carven L Absolu vs Empressa Penhaligon's

People who smelled both call them a fair match. Empressa Penhaligon's is sweeter, and Carven L Absolu projects more strongly.

How alike are they?

The meter shows how close people who smelled both say they are.

Based on a few votes

Where they differ

  • Empressa Penhaligon's is sweeter.
  • Carven L Absolu projects more strongly.
Based on many votes

How they wear

Longevity
Moderate longevityBased on many votes
Moderate longevityBased on many votes
Projection
Moderate projectionStronger projection than 50% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Soft projectionBased on many votes
Gender lean
Leans feminineBased on many votes
Leans feminineBased on many votes

What they're made of

Carven L Absolu

Main accords
  • White floral
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Iris
  • Patchouli
Heart notes

Empressa Penhaligon's

Main accords
  • Citrus
  • Aromatic
  • Fresh spicy
  • Fruity
  • Patchouli
  • Rose
Top notes
Heart notes

Which one is for you?

Pick Carven L Absolu if…

  • you want one that is less sweet
  • you want one that projects more strongly

Pick Empressa Penhaligon's if…

  • you want one that is sweeter
  • you want one that projects more softly