Fragrance comparison

Absolute Bomb vs I'm Not A Good Boy

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

Absolute Bomb

Ulric de Varens

2.001 votes

Rank #74,271 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

1 wins

I'm Not A Good Boy

Nazareno Gabrielli

4.0029 votes

Rank #16,163 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

I'm Not A Good Boy takes 1 of 1 categories.

Absolute Bomb
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.
I'm Not A Good Boy
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Absolute Bomb0/1

I'm Not A Good Boy1/1

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: I'm Not A Good Boy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Absolute BombUlric de Varens

I'm Not A Good BoyNazareno Gabrielli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 46%Had 13%Want 41%

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

31%Love

48%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value90

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

herbal77%

woody69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

citrus74%

green65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy 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

OrangeGrapefruitMandarin OrangeNeroliBergamot

Heart

MintNutmegCardamomGeraniumLavenderMimosaSageTarragon

Base

SandalwoodCedarVetiverTobaccoMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Lavender and Geranium. 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

Spring89

Summer72

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,271

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,163

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerI'm Not A Good BoyHigher 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…

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Nazareno Gabrielli I'm Not A Good Boy hits the skin with a brisk wash of bitter orange, sharp bergamot, and chilled garden mint. The opening feels clean and energetic, quickly making room for an herbal mid-section built on crushed sage, spicy cardamom, and clean French lavender. As the initial citrus sparkle recedes, …

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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, Absolute Bomb or I'm Not A Good Boy?

I'm Not A Good Boy takes 1 of 1 categories. Absolute Bomb is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; I'm Not A Good Boy is rated 4.00/5 from 29 votes. Choose Absolute Bomb for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Choose I'm Not A Good Boy for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Do Absolute Bomb and I'm Not A Good Boy smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Absolute Bomb or I'm Not A Good Boy better for summer or winter?

Absolute Bomb suits daytime wear; I'm Not A Good Boy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolute Bomb and I'm Not A Good Boy?

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. I'm Not A Good Boy has top notes of Orange, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Mint, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver and Tobacco.