Fragrance comparison

Absolute vs Oudh al Mithali

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 105 ratings analysed

4 wins

Absolute

Massimo Dutti

4.3234 votes

Rank #35,663 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Oudh al Mithali

Rasasi

3.7071 votes

Rank #12,304 WoodyFruity

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.
Oudh al Mithali
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Absolute4/7

Oudh al Mithali3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbsoluteMassimo Dutti

Oudh al MithaliRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 32%Had 40%Want 28%

3.70/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%

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

34%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerAbsoluteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOudh al Mithali

SillageOudh al Mithali

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value66

Category winnerAbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green91%

amber83%

aquatic74%

warm spicy65%

musky56%

woody100%

fruity91%

oud83%

sweet74%

green65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, green and warm spicy

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

Agarwood (Oud)Green Notes

Heart

Woodsy NotesSandalwoodSpicesAmberFloral Notes

Base

Fruity NotesRaspberry

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Spices, Floral Notes and Woodsy Notes. 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

Spring55

Summer45

Fall85

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerAbsoluteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,663

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,304

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerOudh al MithaliHigher 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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Oudh al Mithali by Rasasi is a woody oriental composition for those who appreciate deep, resinous profiles. It opens with agarwood and sharp green notes, settling into a heart of sandalwood, spices, and amber. The dry-down introduces a lingering, fruit-forward raspberry accord, making it a distinct choice for cool wea…

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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 Oudh al Mithali?

Absolute takes 4 of 7 categories. Absolute is rated 4.32/5 from 34 votes; Oudh al Mithali is rated 3.70/5 from 71 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 Oudh al Mithali for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolute or Oudh al Mithali?

Oudh al Mithali lasts longest (Oudh al Mithali 85/100, Absolute 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolute or Oudh al Mithali?

Oudh al Mithali projects furthest (Oudh al Mithali 68/100, Absolute 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolute and Oudh al Mithali smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Spices, Floral Notes and Woodsy Notes.

Is Absolute or Oudh al Mithali better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Absolute and Oudh al Mithali?

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. Oudh al Mithali has top notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Green Notes, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, Sandalwood, Spices and Amber, a base of Fruity Notes and Raspberry.