Fragrance comparison

Absolute vs Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 200 ratings analysed

3 wins

Absolute

Asghar Adam Ali

4.673 votes

Rank #42,183 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso

Bottega Veneta

4.19197 votes

Rank #7,379 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolute takes 3 of 4 categories.

Absolute
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Absolute3/4

Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbsoluteAsghar Adam Ali

Parco Palladiano II: CipressoBottega Veneta

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%

4.19/ 5 · 197 votes

Have 75%Had 25%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

49%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

197 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAbsolute

SillageAbsolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value32

Category winnerAbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

smoky92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

aromatic69%

soft spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

green58%

soft spicy44%

amber30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and soft 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

Top

Pink PepperAmberwood

Heart

Cypress LeafGreen NotesGingerCoriander

Base

Guaiac WoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Coriander, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men41

Unisex43

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,183

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,379

PerfumerAlexis Dadier

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerParco Palladiano II: CipressoHigher 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…

Reviews →

Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso opens with a bright snap of pink pepper paired with crushed cypress leaf, carrying the realistic aroma of a sun-warmed Mediterranean garden. Green notes and warm ginger emerge quickly through the middle phase, giving the herbal profile a dry, aromatic lift rather than a dense forest feel.…

Reviews →

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 Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso?

Absolute takes 3 of 4 categories. Absolute is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso is rated 4.19/5 from 197 votes. Choose Absolute for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Absolute or Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso?

Absolute lasts longest (Absolute 87/100, Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolute or Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso?

Absolute projects furthest (Absolute 75/100, Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolute and Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Coriander, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli.

Is Absolute or Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso better for summer or winter?

Absolute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolute and Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso?

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. Parco Palladiano II: Cipresso has top notes of Pink Pepper and Amberwood, heart notes of Cypress Leaf, Green Notes, Ginger and Coriander, a base of Guaiac Wood and Patchouli.