Fragrance comparison

Absolute vs Musk + > Intense

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 209 ratings analysed

5 wins

Absolute

Massimo Dutti

4.3234 votes

Rank #35,663 WoodyGreen

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Musk + > Intense

Avon · 2010

4.00175 votes

Rank #31,494 AquaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolute takes 5 of 7 categories.

Absolute
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Musk + > Intense
Choose it for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Absolute5/7

Musk + > Intense2/7

Ratings & consensus: Absolute
Community sentiment: Absolute
Longevity: Absolute
Sillage & projection: Absolute
Value for money: Musk + > Intense
Versatility: Absolute
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Musk + > Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbsoluteMassimo Dutti

Musk + > IntenseAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 32%Had 40%Want 28%

4.00/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 58%Had 27%Want 15%

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

26%Love

46%Like

19%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

175 votes

Category winnerAbsoluteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAbsolute

SillageAbsolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value91

Category winnerMusk + > IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green91%

amber83%

aquatic74%

warm spicy65%

musky56%

aquatic100%

citrus92%

musky84%

patchouli77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aquatic 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

Woodsy NotesSpices

Base

MuskPatchouli

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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day100

Night50

Category winnerAbsoluteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,663

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,494

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2010

Reviews0

Category winnerMusk + > IntenseHigher 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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Avon Musk Intense brings an immediate splash of bright Citruses and wet Green Notes that quickly clears into a soap-and-woods baseline. Synthetic Musk takes control as it dries down, keeping the aura lightweight and clean. It fits warm spring mornings when you need a simple, post-workout scent before heading into a ca…

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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 Musk + > Intense?

Absolute takes 5 of 7 categories. Absolute is rated 4.32/5 from 34 votes; Musk + > Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 175 votes. Choose Absolute for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Musk + > Intense for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolute or Musk + > Intense?

Absolute lasts longest (Absolute 59/100, Musk + > Intense 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolute or Musk + > Intense?

Absolute projects furthest (Absolute 49/100, Musk + > Intense 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolute and Musk + > Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic and musky accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Musk.

Is Absolute or Musk + > Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Absolute is the stronger pick. For winter, Absolute is the stronger pick. Absolute suits daytime wear; Musk + > Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolute and Musk + > Intense?

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. Musk + > Intense has top notes of Citruses and Green Notes, heart notes of Woodsy Notes and Spices, a base of Musk and Patchouli.