Fragrance comparison

Absinto for Man vs De Beso en Beso

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 21 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

3 wins

Absinto for Man

Água de Cheiro

3.679 votes

Rank #57,291 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

De Beso en Beso

Agatha Ruiz de la Prada

3.0522 votes

Rank #55,787 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absinto for Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

Absinto for Man
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
De Beso en Beso
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Absinto for Man3/4

De Beso en Beso1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Absinto for Man
Sillage & projection: Absinto for Man
Value for money: Absinto for Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: De Beso en Beso

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Absinto for ManÁgua de Cheiro

De Beso en BesoAgatha Ruiz de la Prada

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 38%Had 40%Want 23%

3.05/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 44%Had 5%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

18%Love

27%Like

23%Ok

5%Dislike

27%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity38

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate51

Category winners

LongevityAbsinto for Man

SillageAbsinto for Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value52

Category winnerAbsinto for ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus83%

powdery65%

warm spicy48%

fruity30%

woody100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

iris61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Mandarin Orange

Heart

Sandalwood

Base

Cedar

Top

Red FruitsBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

IrisOrange BlossomPink PepperRose

Base

Whipped CreamCedarSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Sandalwood and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer100

Fall38

Winter38

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex0

Women20

Men42

Unisex5

Women53

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,291

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,787

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDe Beso en BesoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absinto for Man by Água de Cheiro presents a straightforward woody and citrus profile. The fragrance opens with a burst of mandarin orange before transitioning into a steady heart of sandalwood. It finally settles into a clean cedar base, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear, particularly during warm spri…

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De Beso en Beso opens with bright mandarin, bergamot, and red fruits, then softens into a powdery iris and orange blossom heart over creamy woods and musk. It comes across as sweet, fresh, and lightly woody rather than heavy, with a playful feminine style that can work well for everyday wear, especially in mild to war…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Absinto for Man or De Beso en Beso?

Absinto for Man takes 3 of 4 categories. Absinto for Man is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes; De Beso en Beso is rated 3.05/5 from 22 votes. Choose Absinto for Man for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose De Beso en Beso for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Absinto for Man or De Beso en Beso?

Absinto for Man lasts longest (Absinto for Man 51/100, De Beso en Beso 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absinto for Man or De Beso en Beso?

Absinto for Man projects furthest (Absinto for Man 46/100, De Beso en Beso 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absinto for Man and De Beso en Beso smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood and Cedar.

Is Absinto for Man or De Beso en Beso better for summer or winter?

Absinto for Man suits daytime wear; De Beso en Beso suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absinto for Man and De Beso en Beso?

Absinto for Man has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sandalwood, a base of Cedar. De Beso en Beso has top notes of Red Fruits, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Orange Blossom, Pink Pepper and Rose, a base of Whipped Cream, Cedar, Sandalwood and Musk.