Fragrance comparison

Absolute vs Jean Pascal

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 85 ratings analysed

4 wins

Absolute

Massimo Dutti

4.3234 votes

Rank #35,663 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Jean Pascal

4.2251 votes

Rank #28,448 WoodyMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolute takes 4 of 7 categories.

Absolute
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jean Pascal
Choose it for a woody and mossy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Absolute4/7

Jean Pascal3/7

Ratings & consensus: Absolute
Community sentiment: Absolute
Longevity: Jean Pascal
Sillage & projection: Jean Pascal
Value for money: Absolute
Versatility: Absolute
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jean Pascal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbsoluteMassimo Dutti

Jean PascalJean Pascal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 32%Had 40%Want 28%

4.22/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 30%Had 21%Want 49%

Category winnerAbsoluteRating 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

43%Love

45%Like

4%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerAbsoluteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityJean Pascal

SillageJean Pascal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value69

Category winnerAbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green91%

amber83%

aquatic74%

warm spicy65%

musky56%

woody100%

mossy92%

white floral84%

earthy77%

green69%

lavender61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody and green

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

SpicesPineappleGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

JasmineLavender

Base

oak mossWoodsy NotesAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Amber. 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

Spring64

Summer18

Fall64

Winter100

Day62

Night100

Category winnerAbsoluteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men97

Unisex0

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,663

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,448

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJean PascalHigher 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…

Reviews →

Jean Pascal is an aromatic fougere that brings a dry, mossy texture to masculine wardrobes. Opening with a blend of green notes and bergamot, the composition shifts into a lavender heart before settling onto a heavy oakmoss base. It wears exceptionally well in crisp autumn weather, suiting formal daytime settings wher…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Fancy NightsJessica SimpsonRUNNER-UP vs

Nino Cerruti Pour FemmeCerrutiWINNER

3 people compared this today

Sweet DreamsHouse Of SillageWINNER vs

Safari ElixirAthoor Al AlamRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

PrometheuNecalliWINNER vs

Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Super CedarByredoRUNNER-UP vs

NorthMendittorosaWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Absolute or Jean Pascal?

Absolute takes 4 of 7 categories. Absolute is rated 4.32/5 from 34 votes; Jean Pascal is rated 4.22/5 from 51 votes. Choose Absolute for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jean Pascal for a woody and mossy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolute or Jean Pascal?

Jean Pascal lasts longest (Jean Pascal 83/100, Absolute 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolute or Jean Pascal?

Jean Pascal projects furthest (Jean Pascal 75/100, Absolute 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolute and Jean Pascal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and green accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Amber.

Is Absolute or Jean Pascal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Absolute is the stronger pick. For winter, Jean Pascal is the stronger pick. Absolute suits daytime wear; Jean Pascal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolute and Jean Pascal?

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. Jean Pascal has top notes of Spices, Pineapple, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine and Lavender, a base of oak moss, Woodsy Notes, Amber and Musk.