Fragrance comparison

Absolu vs Tentations

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,211 ratings analysed

Absolu

Rochas

4.051,508 votes

Rank #1,237 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Tentations

Paloma Picasso

4.33703 votes

Rank #1,703 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tentations takes 5 of 7 categories.

Absolu
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Tentations
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Absolu2/7

Tentations5/7

Ratings & consensus: Tentations
Community sentiment: Tentations
Longevity: Tentations
Sillage & projection: Tentations
Value for money: Absolu
Versatility: Tentations
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Absolu

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AbsoluRochas

TentationsPaloma Picasso

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 1,508 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 703 votes

Have 34%Had 31%Want 34%

Category winnerTentationsRating 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

52%Love

38%Like

1%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

703 votes

Category winnerTentationsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityTentations

SillageTentations

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value46

Category winnerAbsoluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy91%

white floral83%

citrus74%

sweet65%

powdery56%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

floral84%

sweet77%

woody69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy 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

Top

PeachVodkaPepperOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart

SpicesCarnationCinnamonRoseOrchidJasmine

Base

BenzoinMyrrhTonka BeanIncenseSandalwoodLabdanumMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Pepper, 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–

Spring32

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTentationsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex24

Women73

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,237

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews136

Overall rank#1,703

PerfumerMax Gavarry, Sophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews45

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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Tentations by Paloma Picasso opens with a punch of peppery vodka and ripe peach before settling into a dense heart of spicy carnation and cinnamon. Created in 1996 by Sophia Grojsman and Max Gavarry, this amber floral perfume leans heavily into resinous resins, incense, and myrrh in its dry-down. It feels thick, nosta…

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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 Tentations?

Tentations takes 5 of 7 categories. Absolu is rated 4.05/5 from 1,508 votes; Tentations is rated 4.33/5 from 703 votes. Choose Absolu for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Tentations for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Absolu or Tentations?

Tentations lasts longest (Tentations 76/100, Absolu 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolu or Tentations?

Tentations projects furthest (Tentations 70/100, Absolu 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolu and Tentations smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Pepper, Rose and Benzoin.

Is Absolu or Tentations better for summer or winter?

For summer, Absolu is the stronger pick. For winter, Absolu is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolu and Tentations?

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. Tentations has top notes of Peach, Vodka, Pepper and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Spices, Carnation, Cinnamon and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Myrrh, Tonka Bean and Incense.