Fragrance comparison

Absolu Aventus 2023 vs Il Rose

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 2,603 ratings analysed

3 wins

Absolu Aventus 2023

Creed

4.382,600 votes

Rank #23,127 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Il Rose

ILMIN Parfums

3.333 votes

Rank #61,834 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolu Aventus 2023 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Absolu Aventus 2023
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Il Rose
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Absolu Aventus 20233/4

Il Rose1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Absolu Aventus 2023
Sillage & projection: Absolu Aventus 2023
Value for money: Il Rose
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Absolu Aventus 2023

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Absolu Aventus 2023Creed

Il RoseILMIN Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 2,600 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

66%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

4%Hate

2,600 votes

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityAbsolu Aventus 2023

SillageAbsolu Aventus 2023

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value16

¤ Price value25

Category winnerIl RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

citrus77%

mossy69%

musky61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotPink PepperBlack CurrantPineappleNutmegCloves

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerCinnamonCitronCardamomRose

Base8-10+ hrs

PatchouliVetiverOakmossAmbroxanMuskSandalwoodTonkaEvernyl

Top

Grapefruit

Heart

RoseMarigoldCardamom

Base

PatchouliOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cardamom, Rose and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Absolu Aventus 2023, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter95

Day57

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

Date 36%Party 27%Work 20%Casual 18%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,127

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbsolu Aventus 2023Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absolu Aventus 2023 by Creed takes the famous smoky pineapple DNA and steeps it in dark, cozy spices. The first spray brings a sharp kick of tart grapefruit, juicy bergamot, and black currant, layered over warm nutmeg and fiery cloves. As the bright citrus settles down, a rich heart of fresh ginger, cinnamon, and subt…

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Il Rose pairs a bright grapefruit opening with a rose heart that feels spiced, green, and lightly aromatic rather than soft and sugary. As it settles, patchouli, oakmoss, and musk pull it into drier, earthier territory. This reads like a rosier floral with structure and bite. It may suit someone who wants a feminine r…

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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, Absolu Aventus 2023 or Il Rose?

Absolu Aventus 2023 takes 3 of 4 categories. Absolu Aventus 2023 is rated 4.38/5 from 2,600 votes; Il Rose is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Absolu Aventus 2023 for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Il Rose for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Absolu Aventus 2023 or Il Rose?

Absolu Aventus 2023 lasts longest (Absolu Aventus 2023 71/100, Il Rose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolu Aventus 2023 or Il Rose?

Absolu Aventus 2023 projects furthest (Absolu Aventus 2023 57/100, Il Rose 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolu Aventus 2023 and Il Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom, Rose and Patchouli.

Is Absolu Aventus 2023 or Il Rose better for summer or winter?

Absolu Aventus 2023 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolu Aventus 2023 and Il Rose?

Absolu Aventus 2023 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Black Currant, heart notes of Ginger, Cinnamon, Citron and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Ambroxan. Il Rose has top notes of Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Marigold and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss and Musk.