Fragrance comparison

Absolute Bomb vs Rhinoceros

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 958 ratings analysed

Absolute Bomb

Ulric de Varens

2.001 votes

Rank #74,271 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Rhinoceros

Zoologist Perfumes

3.84957 votes

Rank #1,237 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rhinoceros takes 1 of 1 categories.

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

Absolute Bomb0/1

Rhinoceros1/1

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: Rhinoceros

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Absolute BombUlric de Varens

RhinocerosZoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 957 votes

Have 71%Had 29%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

38%Love

33%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

772 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value56

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%

woody92%

leather84%

herbal77%

tobacco69%

sweet61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and herbal

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

RumPine needleselemiArtemisiaSageLavenderBergamot

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)TobaccoPineImmortelleCedarGeranium

Base

LeatherVetiverAmberSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, elemi, 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

Spring30

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%

Men65

Unisex33

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,271

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,237

PerfumerPaul Kiler

Launched—

Reviews223

Category winnerRhinocerosHigher 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 →

Rhinoceros is a dry, forceful leather scent built around rum, tobacco, pine and woods. It opens boozy and herbal, then turns rougher and darker, with dusty leather, smoke, vetiver and a distinctly animalic edge. This is a statement fragrance for seasoned wearers, not an easy blind buy. If you enjoy rugged, challenging…

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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 Rhinoceros?

Rhinoceros takes 1 of 1 categories. Absolute Bomb is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Rhinoceros is rated 3.84/5 from 957 votes. Choose Absolute Bomb for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Choose Rhinoceros for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Do Absolute Bomb and Rhinoceros smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and herbal accords. Common notes include Bergamot, elemi, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Absolute Bomb or Rhinoceros better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Absolute Bomb and Rhinoceros?

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. Rhinoceros has top notes of Rum, Pine needles, elemi and Artemisia, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Tobacco, Pine and Immortelle, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Amber and Sandalwood.