Fragrance comparison

Absolute vs Mine

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

Absolute

Asghar Adam Ali

4.673 votes

Rank #43,059 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Mine

G Parfums

3.5010 votes

Rank #63,299 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mine takes 2 of 3 categories.

Absolute
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Mine
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Absolute1/3

Mine2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbsoluteAsghar Adam Ali

MineG Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 16%Had 4%Want 80%

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

30%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage90

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityMine

SillageMine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

smoky92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

aromatic69%

soft spicy61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both aromatic and warm spicy

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

Top15-30 mins

NeroliGreen NotesBergamotLavenderCitrusesLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomCardamomTomato LeafLily

Base8-12 hrs

VanillaMuskLabdanumCoumarinAmberViolet

InformationalShared notesLavender, Cardamom, Bergamot and Violet. Durations are only published for Mine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

Casual 36%Work 30%Date 20%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,059

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,299

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbsoluteHigher 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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Mine by G Parfums hits the senses with a sharp burst of fresh bergamot and bitter neroli before unveiling its true character. The initial bite is bright, green, and unapologetically tart. Give it ten minutes. Once the sharp citrus edge softens, a rugged green tomato leaf cuts through soft orange blossom and warm carda…

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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 or Mine?

Mine takes 2 of 3 categories. Absolute is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Mine is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Absolute for a woody and smoky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Mine for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolute or Mine?

Mine lasts longest (Mine 100/100, Absolute 87/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolute or Mine?

Mine projects furthest (Mine 90/100, Absolute 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolute and Mine smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cardamom, Bergamot and Violet.

Is Absolute or Mine better for summer or winter?

Absolute suits daytime wear; Mine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolute and Mine?

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. Mine has top notes of Neroli, Green Notes, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cardamom, Tomato Leaf and Lily, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Labdanum and Coumarin.