Fragrance comparison

Absolute vs Tellement Bleu

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 111 ratings analysed

3 wins

Absolute

Asghar Adam Ali

4.673 votes

Rank #47,653 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Tellement Bleu

Alex Simone

3.78108 votes

Rank #16,889 AromaticWoody

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.
Tellement Bleu
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Absolute3/4

Tellement Bleu1/4

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: Tellement Bleu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbsoluteAsghar Adam Ali

Tellement BleuAlex Simone

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%

3.78/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 49%Had 19%Want 33%

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

28%Love

51%Like

10%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAbsolute

SillageAbsolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value36

Category winnerAbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

smoky92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

aromatic69%

soft spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

citrus58%

warm spicy44%

white floral30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, 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

Top

Orange BlossomJuniper BerriesBergamot

Heart

CardamomCorianderBlack Pepper

Base

Guaiac WoodCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Cardamom, Bergamot 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

Spring100

Summer82

Fall59

Winter29

Day100

Night26

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex46

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,653

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,889

PerfumerJean Denis Saisse

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerTellement BleuHigher 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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Tellement Bleu is a fresh, aromatic woody scent with a crisp juniper and bergamot opening, softened by orange blossom. It moves into a peppery, cardamom-spiced heart, then dries down clean and dry with guaiac wood, cedar, and a light patchouli earthiness. It suits daytime wear, especially in mild to warm weather, 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 Tellement Bleu?

Absolute takes 3 of 4 categories. Absolute is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Tellement Bleu is rated 3.78/5 from 108 votes. Choose Absolute for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Tellement Bleu for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolute or Tellement Bleu?

Absolute lasts longest (Absolute 87/100, Tellement Bleu 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolute or Tellement Bleu?

Absolute projects furthest (Absolute 75/100, Tellement Bleu 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolute and Tellement Bleu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Cardamom, Bergamot and Orange Blossom.

Is Absolute or Tellement Bleu better for summer or winter?

Absolute suits daytime wear; Tellement Bleu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolute and Tellement Bleu?

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. Tellement Bleu has top notes of Orange Blossom, Juniper Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Coriander and Black Pepper, a base of Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Patchouli.