Fragrance comparison

Absolute vs Shatha Al Oudh

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 64 ratings analysed

4 wins

Absolute

Massimo Dutti

4.3234 votes

Rank #35,663 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Shatha Al Oudh

Rasasi

3.7730 votes

Rank #23,679 AmberEarthy

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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.
Shatha Al Oudh
Choose it for a amber and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Absolute4/7

Shatha Al Oudh3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbsoluteMassimo Dutti

Shatha Al OudhRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 32%Had 40%Want 28%

3.77/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 21%Had 11%Want 67%

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

23%Like

3%Ok

27%Dislike

3%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerAbsoluteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityShatha Al Oudh

SillageShatha Al Oudh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value67

Category winnerAbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green91%

amber83%

aquatic74%

warm spicy65%

musky56%

amber100%

earthy91%

rose83%

woody74%

floral65%

musky56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, 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

RoseSoil TinctureSpices

Heart

Woodsy NotesFloral Notes

Base

ResinMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesSpices, Floral Notes, 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

Spring25

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day82

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#23,679

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerShatha Al OudhHigher 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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Shatha Al Oudh by Rasasi centers on a potent, earthy rose profile anchored by rich resin and warm spices. This unisex fragrance excels in cooler weather, offering a deep and mysterious scent experience for those who enjoy oud-adjacent, resinous compositions. It is a long-lasting fragrance that commands attention, maki…

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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 Shatha Al Oudh?

Absolute takes 4 of 7 categories. Absolute is rated 4.32/5 from 34 votes; Shatha Al Oudh is rated 3.77/5 from 30 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 Shatha Al Oudh for a amber and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolute or Shatha Al Oudh?

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

Which projects more, Absolute or Shatha Al Oudh?

Shatha Al Oudh projects furthest (Shatha Al Oudh 77/100, Absolute 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolute and Shatha Al Oudh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Spices, Floral Notes, Woodsy Notes and Amber.

Is Absolute or Shatha Al Oudh better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Absolute and Shatha Al Oudh?

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. Shatha Al Oudh has top notes of Rose, Soil Tincture and Spices, heart notes of Woodsy Notes and Floral Notes, a base of Resin, Musk and Amber.