Fragrance comparison

Absolu Aventus 2023 vs M by Marc de la Morandiere

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 2,603 ratings analysed

Absolu Aventus 2023

Creed

4.382,600 votes

Rank #23,528 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

M by Marc de la Morandiere

Marc de la Morandiere

4.003 votes

Rank #45,749 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

M by Marc de la Morandiere takes 3 of 5 categories.

Absolu Aventus 2023
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
M by Marc de la Morandiere
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Absolu Aventus 20232/5

M by Marc de la Morandiere3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: M by Marc de la Morandiere
Sillage & projection: M by Marc de la Morandiere
Value for money: M by Marc de la Morandiere
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Absolu Aventus 2023
Fragranxe ranking: Absolu Aventus 2023

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Absolu Aventus 2023Creed

M by Marc de la MorandiereMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 2,600 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

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

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityM by Marc de la Morandiere

SillageM by Marc de la Morandiere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value16

¤ Price value25

Category winnerM by Marc de la MorandiereBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, warm spicy and woody

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonOrangeGrapefruitBergamotCardamomCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

SagePatchouliSandalwood

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAmbroxan

Category winnerAbsolu Aventus 2023Longest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter95

Day57

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

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

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 17%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,528

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,749

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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M by Marc de la Morandiere delivers a crisp, citrus-forward aromatic punch built for sunny days and straightforward daily routines. The opening hits immediately with sharp lemon peel, tart grapefruit, and a cool flicker of green cardamom. It is loud for five minutes. Soon, dry clary sage and earthy patchouli take over…

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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 M by Marc de la Morandiere?

M by Marc de la Morandiere takes 3 of 5 categories. Absolu Aventus 2023 is rated 4.38/5 from 2,600 votes; M by Marc de la Morandiere is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Absolu Aventus 2023 for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose M by Marc de la Morandiere for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolu Aventus 2023 or M by Marc de la Morandiere?

M by Marc de la Morandiere lasts longest (M by Marc de la Morandiere 80/100, Absolu Aventus 2023 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolu Aventus 2023 or M by Marc de la Morandiere?

M by Marc de la Morandiere projects furthest (M by Marc de la Morandiere 75/100, Absolu Aventus 2023 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolu Aventus 2023 and M by Marc de la Morandiere smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Cardamom and Patchouli.

Is Absolu Aventus 2023 or M by Marc de la Morandiere better for summer or winter?

Absolu Aventus 2023 suits evening wear; M by Marc de la Morandiere suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolu Aventus 2023 and M by Marc de la Morandiere?

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. M by Marc de la Morandiere has top notes of Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Sage, Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Musk and Ambroxan.