Fragrance comparison

Absolu vs Nuit Fabuleuse

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,514 ratings analysed

2 wins

Absolu

Rochas

4.051,508 votes

Rank #1,171 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Nuit Fabuleuse

Leonard

4.006 votes

Rank #46,464 White FloralCitrus

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 sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Nuit Fabuleuse
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Absolu2/3

Nuit Fabuleuse0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Absolu
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

Nuit FabuleuseLeonard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 1,508 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 26%Had 8%Want 66%

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

33%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAbsolu

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%

white floral100%

citrus83%

sweet65%

animalic48%

rose30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and sweet

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

Notes

Orange BlossomLilyRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Lily and Rose. Durations are only published for Nuit Fabuleuse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring28

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex24

Women73

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 18%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,171

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews136

Overall rank#46,464

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Nuit Fabuleuse by Leonard is a luminous white floral fragrance centered on dewy rose, crisp orange blossom, and powdery lily petals. The opening arrives with a lively splash of tart citrus oils that lifts the initial spray into clean morning air. As the sharp alcohol evaporates over the first ten minutes, lush garden …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Absolu or Nuit Fabuleuse?

Absolu takes 2 of 3 categories. Absolu is rated 4.05/5 from 1,508 votes; Nuit Fabuleuse is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Absolu for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Nuit Fabuleuse for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolu or Nuit Fabuleuse?

They last about the same: Absolu 70/100, Nuit Fabuleuse 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Absolu or Nuit Fabuleuse?

Absolu projects furthest (Absolu 59/100, Nuit Fabuleuse 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolu and Nuit Fabuleuse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Lily and Rose.

Is Absolu or Nuit Fabuleuse better for summer or winter?

Nuit Fabuleuse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolu and Nuit Fabuleuse?

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. Nuit Fabuleuse features Orange Blossom, Lily and Rose.