Fragrance comparison

Absolute vs Poudre d'Epices

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 59 ratings analysed

Absolute

Massimo Dutti

4.3234 votes

Rank #35,663 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Poudre d'Epices

Sinfonia di Note

3.4525 votes

Rank #45,002 Warm SpicyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Absolute
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Poudre d'Epices
Choose it for a warm spicy and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Absolute2/4

Poudre d'Epices2/4

Ratings & consensus: Absolute
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Poudre d'Epices
Sillage & projection: Poudre d'Epices
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

Poudre d'EpicesSinfonia di Note

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 32%Had 40%Want 28%

3.45/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 26%Had 15%Want 59%

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

25%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityPoudre d'Epices

SillagePoudre d'Epices

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%

warm spicy100%

musky88%

floral77%

fresh spicy65%

powdery53%

cinnamon42%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy 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

GeraniumGreen Notes

Heart

SpicesFloral NotesCinnamon

Base

MuskPepperWoodsy Notes

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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

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#45,002

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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…

Reviews →

Poudre d'Epices opens with a green, fresh-spicy lift, then moves into soft cinnamon, clove-like spice and a light floral haze. It wears as a dry, musky, powdery woody scent rather than a rich amber spice bomb. For shoppers, the key point is balance. It can feel warm and slightly sweet at first, but usually settles clo…

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 Poudre d'Epices?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Absolute is rated 4.32/5 from 34 votes; Poudre d'Epices is rated 3.45/5 from 25 votes. Choose Absolute for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Poudre d'Epices for a warm spicy and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolute or Poudre d'Epices?

Poudre d'Epices lasts longest (Poudre d'Epices 78/100, Absolute 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolute or Poudre d'Epices?

Poudre d'Epices projects furthest (Poudre d'Epices 60/100, Absolute 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolute and Poudre d'Epices smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and musky accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Spices, Floral Notes and Woodsy Notes.

Is Absolute or Poudre d'Epices better for summer or winter?

Absolute suits daytime wear; Poudre d'Epices suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolute and Poudre d'Epices?

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. Poudre d'Epices has top notes of Geranium and Green Notes, heart notes of Spices, Floral Notes and Cinnamon, a base of Musk, Pepper and Woodsy Notes.