Absolute vs Valor
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
AbsoluteChoose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
ValorChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Absolute2/4
Valor2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Absolute
- Sillage & projection
- Absolute
- Value for money
- Valor
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Valor
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AbsoluteAsghar Adam AliValorRiggsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%
3.38/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
38%Love
23%Like
0%Ok
23%Dislike
15%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAbsolute
SillageAbsolute
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerValorBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
smoky92%
warm spicy84%
leather77%
aromatic69%
soft spicy61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
amber77%
smoky69%
powdery61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and smoky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperLavenderCorianderCardamomSaffronBergamotMandarinOrange
Heart
LeatherIncenseVioletOrange BlossomBrown sugarPineappleCashmeranJasmine
Base
Guaiac WoodOudPatchouliSandalwoodLabdanumBenzoinAmberMusk
Top
ChestnutRoasted NutsPink PepperClove
Heart
FireBenzoinOrange Blossom
Base
VanillaGuaiac WoodCashmeran
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Orange Blossom, Cashmeran and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer0
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring33
Summer22
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#47,154
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#14,589
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews17
Category winnerValorHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAbsolute 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 →Valor is a smoky, spicy amber built around roasted chestnut, clove and vanilla, with a dry woody base and a soft floral lift from orange blossom. It reads warm, slightly sweet and gently powdery rather than bright or fresh. This feels best suited to cooler weather and evening wear, especially if you enjoy cozy gourman…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Absolute or Valor?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Absolute is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Valor is rated 3.38/5 from 58 votes. Choose Absolute for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Valor for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Absolute or Valor?
Absolute lasts longest (Absolute 87/100, Valor 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Absolute or Valor?
Absolute projects furthest (Absolute 75/100, Valor 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Absolute and Valor smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and smoky accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom, Cashmeran and Guaiac Wood.
Is Absolute or Valor better for summer or winter?
Absolute suits daytime wear; Valor suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Absolute and Valor?
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. Valor has top notes of Chestnut, Roasted Nuts, Pink Pepper and Clove, heart notes of Fire, Benzoin and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Guaiac Wood and Cashmeran.
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