Fragrance comparison

Absolute vs Evoke Silver Edition

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 164 ratings analysed

Absolute

Asghar Adam Ali

4.673 votes

Rank #47,619 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Evoke Silver Edition

Ajmal · 2016

3.58161 votes

Rank #26,252 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Absolute
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Evoke Silver Edition
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Absolute2/4

Evoke Silver Edition2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Absolute
Sillage & projection: Absolute
Value for money: Evoke Silver Edition
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Evoke Silver Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbsoluteAsghar Adam Ali

Evoke Silver EditionAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%

3.58/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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

29%Love

36%Like

20%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

121 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAbsolute

SillageAbsolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value70

Category winnerEvoke Silver EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

smoky92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

aromatic69%

soft spicy61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

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

CardamomBergamot

Heart

OlibanumVioletOrange Blossom

Base

AmberMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Violet and Orange Blossom. 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

Spring75

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men62

Unisex32

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,619

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,252

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2016

Reviews4

Category winnerEvoke Silver EditionHigher 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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Ajmal Evoke Silver Edition is a warm, powdery woody scent with a clean, dressed-up feel. It opens bright and spicy with bergamot and cardamom, then turns softly smoky and floral with incense, violet, and a light orange blossom lift. The dry-down is smooth musky amber over cedar. It suits cooler weather, evenings, and …

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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 Evoke Silver Edition?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Absolute is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Evoke Silver Edition is rated 3.58/5 from 161 votes. Choose Absolute for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Evoke Silver Edition for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Absolute or Evoke Silver Edition?

Absolute lasts longest (Absolute 87/100, Evoke Silver Edition 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolute or Evoke Silver Edition?

Absolute projects furthest (Absolute 75/100, Evoke Silver Edition 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolute and Evoke Silver Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Violet and Orange Blossom.

Is Absolute or Evoke Silver Edition better for summer or winter?

Absolute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolute and Evoke Silver Edition?

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. Evoke Silver Edition has top notes of Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Olibanum, Violet and Orange Blossom, a base of Amber, Musk and Cedar.