Fragrance comparison

Absolute Bomb vs Essencial Masculino

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,292 ratings analysed

Absolute Bomb

Ulric de Varens

2.001 votes

Rank #74,271 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

1 wins

Essencial Masculino

Natura

3.911,291 votes

Rank #23,590 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essencial Masculino takes 1 of 1 categories.

Absolute Bomb
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.
Essencial Masculino
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Absolute Bomb0/1

Essencial Masculino1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Absolute BombUlric de Varens

Essencial MasculinoNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 1,291 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

34%Love

43%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

1,277 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value60

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

herbal77%

woody69%

musky61%

fresh spicy100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

citrus74%

amber65%

powdery56%

Scent match61%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sichuan PepperGrapefruitBergamotelemi

Heart2-3 hrs

PatchouliLavenderGeraniumSage

Base4-5 hrs

Mineral notesSandalwoodMusk

Top

BergamotNutmegGrapefruitBasilLavenderGalbanumJuniper

Heart

RosemaryPatchouliSageGeraniumJasmine

Base

Virginia CedarMyrhhoak mossSandalwoodAmberMuskFir

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Patchouli and Lavender. Durations are only published for Absolute Bomb, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night33

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 45%Work 35%Date 12%Party 9%

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,271

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,590

PerfumerVeronique Dupont

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEssencial MasculinoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absolute Bomb by Ulric de Varens delivers a crisp, peppery kick right out of the nozzle. The initial blast pairs sharp Sichuan pepper with tart grapefruit and zesty bergamot. It wakes up your nose fast. Give the alcohol two minutes to evaporate, and a clean herbal heart of lavender, geranium, and clary sage steps forw…

Reviews →

Essencial Masculino by Natura is a robust aromatic fougere that leans into traditional woody and spicy profiles. Released in 1995, it relies on a classic structure of bergamot, juniper, and oak moss. It is a serious, grounded fragrance that works well for professionals who prefer a clean, sharp scent profile over mode…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Absolute Bomb or Essencial Masculino?

Essencial Masculino takes 1 of 1 categories. Absolute Bomb is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Essencial Masculino is rated 3.91/5 from 1,291 votes. Choose Absolute Bomb for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Choose Essencial Masculino for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Do Absolute Bomb and Essencial Masculino smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Patchouli and Lavender.

Is Absolute Bomb or Essencial Masculino better for summer or winter?

Absolute Bomb suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolute Bomb and Essencial Masculino?

Absolute Bomb has top notes of Sichuan Pepper, Grapefruit, Bergamot and elemi, heart notes of Patchouli, Lavender, Geranium and Sage, a base of Mineral notes, Sandalwood and Musk. Essencial Masculino has top notes of Bergamot, Nutmeg, Grapefruit and Basil, heart notes of Rosemary, Patchouli, Sage and Geranium, a base of Virginia Cedar, Myrhh, oak moss and Sandalwood.