Fragrance comparison

Absolu Aventus 2023 vs Sandy Papyrus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,678 ratings analysed

3 wins

Absolu Aventus 2023

Creed

4.382,600 votes

Rank #26,177 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Sandy Papyrus

Massimo Dutti

4.2378 votes

Rank #29,666 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolu Aventus 2023 takes 3 of 7 categories.

Absolu Aventus 2023
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Sandy Papyrus
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Absolu Aventus 20233/7

Sandy Papyrus2/7

Ratings & consensus: Absolu Aventus 2023
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Sandy Papyrus
Value for money: Sandy Papyrus
Versatility: Absolu Aventus 2023
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

Sandy PapyrusMassimo Dutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 2,600 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.23/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 52%Had 13%Want 36%

Category winnerAbsolu Aventus 2023Rating 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

49%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

78 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageSandy Papyrus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value16

¤ Price value62

Category winnerSandy PapyrusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

patchouli65%

green56%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody 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

BasilGrapefruitCitron

Heart

CardamomGreen AppleJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliLeatherVetiverTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Citron, Cardamom 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

Day94

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter53

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAbsolu Aventus 2023Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,177

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,666

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

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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Massimo Dutti Sandy Papyrus opens with a sharp burst of herbal basil, grapefruit, and citron that quickly subsides into a warm heart of cardamom, jasmine, and green apple. Created by perfumer Fabrice Pellegrin, the fragrance shifts into a dry sandalwood and patchouli base accented by subtle leather, tonka bean, and ve…

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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 Sandy Papyrus?

Absolu Aventus 2023 takes 3 of 7 categories. Absolu Aventus 2023 is rated 4.38/5 from 2,600 votes; Sandy Papyrus is rated 4.23/5 from 78 votes. Choose Absolu Aventus 2023 for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Sandy Papyrus for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Absolu Aventus 2023 or Sandy Papyrus?

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

Which projects more, Absolu Aventus 2023 or Sandy Papyrus?

Projection is very close: Sandy Papyrus 59/100, Absolu Aventus 2023 57/100 for sillage.

Do Absolu Aventus 2023 and Sandy Papyrus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Citron, Cardamom and Patchouli.

Is Absolu Aventus 2023 or Sandy Papyrus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Absolu Aventus 2023 is the stronger pick. For winter, Absolu Aventus 2023 is the stronger pick. Absolu Aventus 2023 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolu Aventus 2023 and Sandy Papyrus?

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. Sandy Papyrus has top notes of Basil, Grapefruit and Citron, heart notes of Cardamom, Green Apple and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Leather and Vetiver.