How does this compare to the original Joop! Homme?+−
While they share the Joop! name, Absolute shares very little DNA with the original. It removes the intense floral sweetness and heavy cinnamon, replacing them with dry black pepper and smoky frankincense for a much more understated and masculine profile.
Is this suitable for the office or daily wear?+−
While it is versatile enough for leisure and daily use, its smoky and resinous accords make it best suited for evening wear or professional environments during the colder months of fall and winter.
Does Joop! Homme Absolute have the same "beast mode" projection as other Joop! flankers?+−
No. Community feedback indicates that this is a more restrained fragrance. It lasts for a respectable amount of time on skin and clothes but stays closer to the wearer rather than filling a room.
Can this fragrance be worn by women?+−
Although marketed for men, the inclusion of ylang-ylang and the smooth tonka bean dry down gives it a creamy sweetness that some enthusiasts find leans unisex and could be easily worn by women who enjoy smoky, spicy scents.
