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Absolu Aventus 2023 vs Sister Oud

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

Updated 2,606 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sister Oud 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.

  • Sister Oud

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

Absolu Aventus 20231/4
Sister Oud3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Sister Oud
Sillage & projection
Sister Oud
Value for money
Sister Oud
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
Sister OudOlfactive Studio
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.38/ 5 · 2,600 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%
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

6 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
〰 Sillage88
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevitySister Oud

SillageSister Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value16
¤ Price value50
Category winnerSister OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
fruity61%
fruity100%
oud88%
soft spicy77%
rose65%
floral53%
vanilla42%
Scent match19%Clearly different · both 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
Black CurrantPink PepperCardamom
Heart
Assam OudRose de MaiCinnamonCumin
Base
SmokeVanillaWhite MuskSandalwoodSpanish LabdanumBirchOakmoss
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Black Currant, Cinnamon and Cardamom. 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
Spring25
Summer0
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men92
Unisex6
Women2
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,079

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,066

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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Sister Oud opens with tart black currant, bright pink pepper, and warm cardamom. This avoids the heavy, medicinal introduction common in traditional oud scents. Instead, the jammy sweetness of the berry cuts through the initial blast of spices to create a lively, fizzy introduction. As the scent warms on your skin, t…

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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 Sister Oud?

Sister Oud takes 3 of 4 categories. Absolu Aventus 2023 is rated 4.38/5 from 2,600 votes; Sister Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Absolu Aventus 2023 for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Sister Oud for a fruity and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolu Aventus 2023 or Sister Oud?

Sister Oud lasts longest (Sister Oud 80/100, Absolu Aventus 2023 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolu Aventus 2023 or Sister Oud?

Sister Oud projects furthest (Sister Oud 88/100, Absolu Aventus 2023 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolu Aventus 2023 and Sister Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Black Currant, Cinnamon and Cardamom.

Is Absolu Aventus 2023 or Sister Oud better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Absolu Aventus 2023 and Sister Oud?

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. Sister Oud has top notes of Black Currant, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Assam Oud, Rose de Mai, Cinnamon and Cumin, a base of Smoke, Vanilla, White Musk and Sandalwood.

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