Fragrance comparison

Absolute vs Elite VIP

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

Absolute

Asghar Adam Ali

4.673 votes

Rank #47,653 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Elite VIP

Aurora Scents

5.001 votes

Rank #39,921 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elite VIP takes 2 of 4 categories.

Absolute
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Elite VIP
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Absolute1/4

Elite VIP2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Absolute
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Elite VIP
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elite VIP

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbsoluteAsghar Adam Ali

Elite VIPAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAbsolute

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value100

Category winnerElite VIPBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

smoky92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

aromatic69%

soft spicy61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

smoky69%

sweet61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperLavenderCorianderCardamomSaffronBergamotMandarinOrange

Heart

LeatherIncenseVioletOrange BlossomBrown sugarPineappleCashmeranJasmine

Base

Guaiac WoodOudPatchouliSandalwoodLabdanumBenzoinAmberMusk

Top

CardamomAppleIncensePlumBergamotMandarin

Heart

Orange BlossomCinnamonCaramel

Base

CedarwoodVanillaGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Mandarin and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,653

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,921

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerElite VIPHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absolute is a smoky, woody leather fragrance with a bright citrus and spice opening, then a darker heart of incense, violet, cashmeran and sweetened leather. It starts lively, but the overall character leans warm, resinous and textured. The wear looks best suited to people who enjoy bold woody scents with some sweetne…

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Elite VIP by Aurora Scents delivers a punch of cardamom and crisp apple that immediately grabs your attention. As it settles on your skin, you catch notes of warm cinnamon and rich caramel that last well into the evening. This scent feels like a bold choice for a dinner out when the temperature drops, offering a moder…

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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, Absolute or Elite VIP?

Elite VIP takes 2 of 4 categories. Absolute is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Elite VIP is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Absolute for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Elite VIP for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolute or Elite VIP?

Absolute lasts longest (Absolute 87/100, Elite VIP 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolute or Elite VIP?

Projection is very close: Absolute 75/100, Elite VIP 75/100 for sillage.

Do Absolute and Elite VIP smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and smoky accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Mandarin and Incense.

Is Absolute or Elite VIP better for summer or winter?

Absolute suits daytime wear; Elite VIP suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolute and Elite VIP?

Absolute has top notes of Pink Pepper, Lavender, Coriander and Cardamom, heart notes of Leather, Incense, Violet and Orange Blossom, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oud, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Elite VIP has top notes of Cardamom, Apple, Incense and Plum, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cinnamon and Caramel, a base of Cedarwood, Vanilla and Guaiac Wood.