Fragrance comparison

Absolute vs Som

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Absolute

Asghar Adam Ali

4.673 votes

Rank #47,403 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Som

Yakura

3.673 votes

Rank #67,695 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 sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Som
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Absolute2/4

Som2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Som
Sillage & projection: Absolute
Value for money: Som
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

SomYakura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

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

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 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

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevitySom

SillageAbsolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value100

Category winnerSomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

smoky92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

aromatic69%

soft spicy61%

amber100%

warm spicy83%

vanilla65%

animalic48%

musky30%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both 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

Top20-30 mins

JasmineSaffron

Heart3-4 hrs

BenzoinMusk

Base8-10+ hrs

AmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Som, 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

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,403

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,695

PerfumerNot listed

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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Som by Yakura is a warm oriental fragrance built around an inviting core of sweet saffron, balsamic benzoin, and rich golden amber. It opens with an intriguing balance of bittersweet saffron and white jasmine, immediately establishing a bright, exotic floral spark that feels both airy and distinct. As the fragrance se…

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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 Som?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Absolute is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Som is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Absolute for a woody and smoky character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Som for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolute or Som?

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

Which projects more, Absolute or Som?

Absolute projects furthest (Absolute 75/100, Som 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolute and Som smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Benzoin.

Is Absolute or Som better for summer or winter?

Absolute suits daytime wear; Som suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolute and Som?

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. Som has top notes of Jasmine and Saffron, heart notes of Benzoin and Musk, a base of Amber and Sandalwood.