Yves Saint Laurent Wanted Absolute

Name: Forever Wanted Absolu – A Deep Dive
Item: Yves Saint Laurent Wanted Absolute
Author: Vivir

Forever Wanted Absolu – A Deep Dive

The 2026 launch of Azzaro’s Forever Wanted Absolu lands squarely in the realm of modern oriental‑woody masculinity.

By Vivir · August 21, 2026 · Updated September 18, 2026

woody amber oriental whiskey smoky warm spicy floral spicy fresh earthy

Top

IncenseMilkBergamotGingerCardamom

Heart

WhiskeyOrange BlossomFloral Notes

Base

Madagascar VanillaWoodsy NotesAmberLeatherPatchouli

⏱️ Longevity

7-8 hours

📢 Projection

💨 Sillage

moderate

✅ Best performance out of the line and best scent imo.
✅ The scent is worth the price and so underrated.
✅ This is a monster of sexiness, long lasting 12+ smells amazing n projects well.
✅ A gem, and can be bought for cheap on discounters.
✅ I don’t understand the hate on this. It’s a unisex spicy floral fragrance with sweet woods at the base. It has the MYSLF DNA but deeper and richer. Smells very good – it probably gets hate because it’s mainstream, but it’s easy to love.
✅ My favourite of the line so far. It’s the EDP on steroids – juicier, sweeter, and denser. Orange blossom stays prominent throughout. Less projecting but better overall performance than the EDP.
✅ It’s a vibrant and uplifting fragrance with the mix of ginger, bergamot, and cardamom. The choice in spices gives a cooling effect rather than the warmth you might expect.

❌ First ten minutes it's just giving: Old man, Piss, Tweed jackets.
❌ This shit smells like a headache.
❌ Smells like a dupe of Matiere Premiere Encens Suave on the drydown lower quality sweet incense but not bad.
❌ I just get a mild sugar and spice vibe from this. Overpriced and could easily be unisex, or an office scent. No longevity or projection. Pass.
❌ One honest limitation – if you’re chasing edgy or niche-leaning smells, this will feel a bit too safe. It’s elevated, but not challenging.