Absinto Proibido vs Camu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Camu takes 3 of 4 categories.
Absinto ProibidoChoose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
CamuChoose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Absinto Proibido1/4
Camu3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Camu
- Sillage & projection
- Camu
- Value for money
- Camu
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Absinto Proibido
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Absinto ProibidoÁgua de CheiroCamuCiclo CosméticosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 47%Had 12%Want 41%
4.17/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 55%Had 0%Want 45%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate18%Love
64%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
22 votes · too few to score
50%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCamu
SillageCamu
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCamuBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
white floral92%
coffee84%
floral77%
warm spicy69%
almond61%
floral100%
fresh92%
citrus84%
white floral77%
sweet69%
fruity61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both floral, sweet and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperMandarin OrangeRice
Heart
Orange BlossomBelladonnaLily-of-the-ValleyPeony
Base
CoffeeSugarAlmondSandalwood
Top15-30 mins
PearMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
PeonyLily-of-the-ValleyPlum BlossomJasmine
Base5-7 hrs
SugarSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peony and Sugar. Durations are only published for Camu, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring57
Summer21
Fall100
Winter86
Day50
Night100
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#54,723
PerfumerLeandro Petit
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#60,222
PerfumerEdison Fujita
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAbsinto ProibidoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAbsinto Proibido by Água de Cheiro brings a gourmand flair to the Oriental Floral category. It opens with spicy pink pepper and mandarin before transitioning into a floral heart of orange blossom and peony. The base lingers with a warm blend of coffee, sugar, and almond, making it a distinct choice for cooler evenings…
Reviews →Camu by Ciclo Cosméticos delivers a bright, sunny burst of crisp pear and mandarin orange that immediately lifts your mood. The citrus opening feels fresh and sparkling. No harsh sharpness lingers after the initial minute. Within twenty minutes, soft peony and delicate plum blossom emerge to create an airy floral hear…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Absinto Proibido or Camu?
Camu takes 3 of 4 categories. Absinto Proibido is rated 3.91/5 from 22 votes; Camu is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Absinto Proibido for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Camu for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Absinto Proibido or Camu?
Camu lasts longest (Camu 60/100, Absinto Proibido 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Absinto Proibido or Camu?
Camu projects furthest (Camu 50/100, Absinto Proibido 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Absinto Proibido and Camu smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peony and Sugar.
Is Absinto Proibido or Camu better for summer or winter?
Absinto Proibido suits evening wear; Camu suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Absinto Proibido and Camu?
Absinto Proibido has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Rice, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Belladonna, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peony, a base of Coffee, Sugar, Almond and Sandalwood. Camu has top notes of Pear, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley, Plum Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Sugar, Sandalwood and Musk.
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