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Absolu Aventus 2023 vs L’Alpha

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

Updated 2,604 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L’Alpha takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Absolu Aventus 2023

    Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

  • L’Alpha

    Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Absolu Aventus 20231/4
L’Alpha3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
L’Alpha
Sillage & projection
L’Alpha
Value for money
L’Alpha
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
L’AlphaAttitude
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.38/ 5 · 2,600 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
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

50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate88
Category winners

LongevityL’Alpha

SillageL’Alpha

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value16
¤ Price value75
Category winnerL’AlphaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
fruity61%
musky100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

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
Baie RoseMandarinPineapple
Heart
AmyrisBlack PepperPatchouliNutmeg
Base
Cashmere MuskOakmoss
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Nutmeg, Patchouli and Oakmoss. 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
Day94
Night100
Spring67
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men92
Unisex6
Women2
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,264

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,129

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews3

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…

Reviews →

L’Alpha opens bright and spicy, with mandarin, pink pepper, and a touch of pineapple adding lift before the scent settles into amyris, patchouli, and nutmeg. The dry-down looks smoother and more musky, with cashmere musk and oakmoss giving it a clean woody trail. It reads as a modern woody spicy unisex scent with a sl…

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, Absolu Aventus 2023 or L’Alpha?

L’Alpha takes 3 of 4 categories. Absolu Aventus 2023 is rated 4.38/5 from 2,600 votes; L’Alpha is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Absolu Aventus 2023 for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose L’Alpha for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolu Aventus 2023 or L’Alpha?

L’Alpha lasts longest (L’Alpha 80/100, Absolu Aventus 2023 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolu Aventus 2023 or L’Alpha?

L’Alpha projects furthest (L’Alpha 75/100, Absolu Aventus 2023 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolu Aventus 2023 and L’Alpha smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Nutmeg, Patchouli and Oakmoss.

Is Absolu Aventus 2023 or L’Alpha better for summer or winter?

Absolu Aventus 2023 suits day or night wear; L’Alpha suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolu Aventus 2023 and L’Alpha?

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. L’Alpha has top notes of Baie Rose, Mandarin and Pineapple, heart notes of Amyris, Black Pepper, Patchouli and Nutmeg, a base of Cashmere Musk and Oakmoss.

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