Fragrance comparison

Absolute vs Black

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 38 ratings analysed

Absolute

Massimo Dutti

4.3234 votes

Rank #35,663 WoodyGreen

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45%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Black

Momo Design

3.004 votes

Rank #71,062 CitrusGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black takes 2 of 3 categories.

Absolute
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Absolute1/3

Black2/3

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

AbsoluteMassimo Dutti

BlackMomo Design

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 32%Had 40%Want 28%

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityBlack

SillageBlack

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green91%

amber83%

aquatic74%

warm spicy65%

musky56%

citrus100%

green91%

fresh83%

fruity74%

musky65%

woody56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both green, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Green NotesWater Notes

Heart

SpicesFloral Notes

Base

Woodsy NotesAmberMusk

Top

CitrusesGreen Notes

Heart

SpicesFruits

Base

Woodsy NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall81

Winter50

Day100

Night59

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,663

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#71,062

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbsoluteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absolute by Massimo Dutti opens with a sharp burst of crisp green notes mixed with cool water notes. Concocted by nose Ramon Monegal in 1995, this fragrance shifts quickly into a heart of crushed kitchen spices and quiet floral notes. As the aquatic top settles on skin, a dry base of woodsy notes, warm amber, and clea…

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Black by Momo Design opens with a lively splash of zesty citruses and crisp green leaves that feels like stepping outside on a cool spring morning. As the initial sharpness settles, a smooth blend of sweet fruits and warm spices warms up on your skin, adding body without becoming heavy or cloying. The base rests comfo…

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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 Black?

Black takes 2 of 3 categories. Absolute is rated 4.32/5 from 34 votes; Black is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Absolute for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Black for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolute or Black?

Black lasts longest (Black 70/100, Absolute 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolute or Black?

Black projects furthest (Black 67/100, Absolute 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolute and Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Musk.

Is Absolute or Black better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Absolute and Black?

Absolute has top notes of Green Notes and Water Notes, heart notes of Spices and Floral Notes, a base of Woodsy Notes, Amber and Musk. Black has top notes of Citruses and Green Notes, heart notes of Spices and Fruits, a base of Woodsy Notes and Musk.