Fragrance comparison

Absolute vs Venus

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

1 wins

Absolute

Asghar Adam Ali

4.673 votes

Rank #47,270 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Venus

M by Zhor

3.002 votes

Rank #72,343 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolute takes 1 of 1 categories.

Absolute
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Venus
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Absolute1/1

Venus0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
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

VenusM by Zhor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

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%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

white floral84%

amber77%

lavender69%

aromatic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

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

LavenderCardamomCuminLabdanum

Heart

Lily of the ValleyGuaiac WoodCypriol

Base

AmberSandalwoodVanillaMuskOud

InformationalShared notesLavender, Cardamom, Guaiac Wood and Oud. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,270

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,343

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…

Reviews →

Venus by M by Zhor is an Oriental Woody fragrance for women that blends warm spice with delicate floral textures. It opens with a punch of cardamom and lavender before settling into a resinous base of sandalwood, amber, and oud. It is a bold, lingering scent suited for cooler autumn evenings or intimate dinners where …

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 Venus?

Absolute takes 1 of 1 categories. Absolute is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Venus is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Absolute for a woody and smoky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Venus for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do Absolute and Venus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cardamom, Guaiac Wood and Oud.

Is Absolute or Venus better for summer or winter?

Absolute suits daytime wear; Venus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolute and Venus?

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. Venus has top notes of Lavender, Cardamom, Cumin and Labdanum, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Guaiac Wood and Cypriol, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.