Guerlain Absolus Allegoria Florabloom Absolu: A Nocturnal Floral Tapestry

The Absolus Allegoria Collection

Absolus Allegoria is Guerlain’s line of eaux de parfum absolues devoted to nature’s more profound and intense expressions. Each creation explores the interplay of light and shadow, interpreting landscapes and botanical wonders revealed under the night sky. In Florabloom Absolu, this vision takes form through a carefully structured blend of fruit, flowers, wood, and resin, assembled with precision by Guerlain Perfume Creation Director and Perfumer, Delphine Jelk.

Olfactory Structure

Top Notes
The opening carries the brightness of mandarin and the juiciness of mango, lending a radiant, sun-kissed fruit accord that sets the stage for the floral heart. This entrance is vivid and smooth, guiding the composition into its central theme without abruptness.

Heart Notes
At the heart lies Tuberose, rich and intoxicating, infused with the velvety depth of rose and the exotic brightness of ylang-ylang. The presence of the Four O’Clock Flower adds an unexpected nuance – a note with facets that shift between floral sweetness and faint spice, evoking the stillness and sensuality of blooms opening under moonlight.

Base Notes
The base rests on sandalwood for warmth and creamy density, while patchouli provides an earthy, grounding quality. coconut introduces a soft, milky facet, balanced by the moss subtle green depth. A thread of incense adds a quiet, resinous glow, extending the fragrance’s trail with measured persistence.

The Atmosphere

Florabloom Absolu feels like an olfactory painting in layers. The top is bright and full of color, the middle blooms with intricate floral forms, and the base settles into a textured warmth. Its character is nocturnal yet radiant, echoing the spectacle of desert flowers illuminated by moonlight – a time when petals seem to glow and the air is saturated with their perfume.

Bottle and Craft

The fragrance is housed in the iconic Allegoria bottle, crafted in France with 15% recycled glass. Its design includes an unscrewable spray and transparent lacquer for improved recyclability, reflecting Guerlain’s continued attention to eco-conscious creation.

The Florabloom Trilogy

Florabloom Absolu is one of three interpretations within the broader Florabloom theme. Each composition centers on Tuberose in a different light – from morning brightness to sunset fire to the contemplative beauty of night. Florabloom Absolu represents the lunar chapter, where shadow and light intertwine in still, fragrant air.

In Guerlain Absolus Allegoria Florabloom Absolu, Tuberose is both tactile and atmospheric, surrounded by fruit, exotic florals, and grounded by woods and resins. The result is a fragrance that moves fluidly from vivid freshness to enveloping warmth, offering an experience shaped by nature’s quiet but powerful moments.