Absolu vs Cabrera
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
AbsoluChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
CabreraChoose it for a soft spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Absolu2/4
Cabrera2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Cabrera
- Sillage & projection
- Absolu
- Value for money
- Cabrera
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Absolu
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AbsoluRoberto TorrettaCabreraEvoraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.64/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 53%Had 10%Want 37%
2.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate9%Love
64%Like
9%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCabrera
SillageAbsolu
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCabreraBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
woody92%
sweet84%
patchouli77%
soft spicy69%
powdery61%
soft spicy100%
vanilla88%
white floral77%
sweet65%
balsamic53%
anis42%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both soft spicy and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Black CurrantPatchouliVanillaRaspberryBlackberryLicoriceSandalwoodIrisAmberJasmineBergamot
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
LicoriceVanillaJasmine
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesVanilla, Licorice and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Cabrera, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer33
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night75
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#52,459
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#74,613
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAbsoluHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAbsolu by Roberto Torretta opens with a tart burst of black currant and blackberry, settling into a patchouli and vanilla base that leans heavily into a sweet, woody character. It is best suited for cooler autumn days when its sugary, deep fruit profile can project without becoming overwhelming, providing a cozy accom…
Reviews →Cabrera by Evora opens with an intriguing blend of sweet black licorice, creamy jasmine petals, and warm vanilla bean. Built around soft spicy accords and subtle anise nuances, this fragrance offers an unexpected twist on the classic floral gourmand profile. As it develops, smooth balsamic sweetness and light powdery …
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 or Cabrera?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Absolu is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes; Cabrera is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Absolu for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Cabrera for a soft spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Absolu or Cabrera?
Cabrera lasts longest (Cabrera 40/100, Absolu 33/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Absolu or Cabrera?
Absolu projects furthest (Absolu 47/100, Cabrera 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Absolu and Cabrera smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share soft spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Licorice and Jasmine.
Is Absolu or Cabrera better for summer or winter?
Absolu suits daytime wear; Cabrera suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Absolu and Cabrera?
Absolu features Black Currant, Patchouli, Vanilla, Raspberry and Blackberry. Cabrera features Licorice, Vanilla and Jasmine.
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