Fragrance comparison

Absolu vs Mimeomai

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,510 ratings analysed

2 wins

Absolu

Rochas

4.051,508 votes

Rank #1,237 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Mimeomai

Volnay

5.002 votes

Rank #45,999 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolu takes 2 of 3 categories.

Absolu
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Mimeomai
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Absolu2/3

Mimeomai1/3

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

AbsoluRochas

MimeomaiVolnay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 1,508 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 2%Had 2%Want 95%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,288 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAbsolu

SillageMimeomai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy91%

white floral83%

citrus74%

sweet65%

powdery56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Mandarin OrangeFig Leaf

Heart

Orange BlossomLilyPepperRose

Base

BenzoinTolu BalsamLabdanumCedar

Top

PeachCuminCardamomMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CinnamonOrange BlossomNeroliEgyptian JasminePapyrusTeaRose

Base

CedarMuskLabdanumBenzoinVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Rose and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring28

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex24

Women73

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,237

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews136

Overall rank#45,999

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbsoluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absolu by Rochas is a resinous, warm oriental fragrance for women. It opens with vibrant mandarin orange and crisp fig leaf before settling into a deep heart of orange blossom, rose, and black pepper. The base anchors the scent with benzoin, tolu balsam, and cedar, creating a rich profile best suited for cold autumn a…

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Mimeomai opens with peach and citrus, then quickly turns warmer and more textured, with cardamom, cumin, cinnamon and neroli over a woody, musky amber base. It reads richer than a bright floral. The dry-down looks built around cedar, cashmere wood, labdanum and soft leather, so this may suit someone who likes fruity f…

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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 or Mimeomai?

Absolu takes 2 of 3 categories. Absolu is rated 4.05/5 from 1,508 votes; Mimeomai is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Absolu for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Mimeomai for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolu or Mimeomai?

Absolu lasts longest (Absolu 70/100, Mimeomai 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolu or Mimeomai?

Mimeomai projects furthest (Mimeomai 86/100, Absolu 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolu and Mimeomai smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Rose and Benzoin.

Is Absolu or Mimeomai better for summer or winter?

Mimeomai suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolu and Mimeomai?

Absolu has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Fig Leaf, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lily, Pepper and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Tolu Balsam, Labdanum and Cedar. Mimeomai has top notes of Peach, Cumin, Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, Orange Blossom, Neroli and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Musk, Labdanum and Benzoin.