Fragrance comparison

Absolu Aventus 2023 vs Samson

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,605 ratings analysed

Absolu Aventus 2023

Creed

4.382,600 votes

Rank #26,084 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Samson

Nimany

4.205 votes

Rank #39,437 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Samson 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.
Samson
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Absolu Aventus 20231/4

Samson3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Samson
Sillage & projection: Samson
Value for money: Samson
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

SamsonNimany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 2,600 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 58%Had 17%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

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySamson

SillageSamson

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value16

¤ Price value25

Category winnerSamsonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

musky84%

amber77%

citrus69%

tropical61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both citrus and fruity

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

PineappleLemon

Heart

CardamomMusk

Base

Precious WoodsAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Cardamom, Ambroxan and Musk. 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

Spring100

Summer40

Fall20

Winter20

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#26,084

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,437

PerfumerNot listed

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…

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Samson by Nimany is an aromatic fruity fragrance for men that centers on a bright pineapple opening balanced by earthy cardamom. It settles into a woody, musky base with touches of ambroxan. This 2017 release works well for casual daytime wear during spring months, offering a modern, clean profile that avoids overly h…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Absolu Aventus 2023 or Samson?

Samson takes 3 of 4 categories. Absolu Aventus 2023 is rated 4.38/5 from 2,600 votes; Samson is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Absolu Aventus 2023 for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Samson for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolu Aventus 2023 or Samson?

They last about the same: Samson 73/100, Absolu Aventus 2023 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Absolu Aventus 2023 or Samson?

Samson projects furthest (Samson 67/100, Absolu Aventus 2023 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolu Aventus 2023 and Samson smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Cardamom, Ambroxan and Musk.

Is Absolu Aventus 2023 or Samson better for summer or winter?

Absolu Aventus 2023 suits day or night wear; Samson suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolu Aventus 2023 and Samson?

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. Samson has top notes of Pineapple and Lemon, heart notes of Cardamom and Musk, a base of Precious Woods and Ambroxan.