Fragrance comparison

Absolute vs Voyage d'Hermes Parfum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,484 ratings analysed

Absolute

Massimo Dutti

4.3234 votes

Rank #35,663 WoodyGreen

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48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Voyage d'Hermes Parfum

Hermès

4.203,450 votes

Rank #573 Warm SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Voyage d'Hermes Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

Absolute
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Voyage d'Hermes Parfum
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Absolute2/7

Voyage d'Hermes Parfum4/7

Ratings & consensus: Voyage d'Hermes Parfum
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Voyage d'Hermes Parfum
Sillage & projection: Voyage d'Hermes Parfum
Value for money: Absolute
Versatility: Absolute
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Voyage d'Hermes Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbsoluteMassimo Dutti

Voyage d'Hermes ParfumHermès

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 32%Had 40%Want 28%

4.20/ 5 · 3,450 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerVoyage d'Hermes ParfumRating 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

52%Love

37%Like

4%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

2,976 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityVoyage d'Hermes Parfum

SillageVoyage d'Hermes Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value52

Category winnerAbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green91%

amber83%

aquatic74%

warm spicy65%

musky56%

warm spicy100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

green70%

woody60%

fresh50%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both warm spicy, green and woody

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

CardamomLemonSpicesJuniper

Heart

TeaGreen NotesRoseFloral NotesHedione

Base

Woodsy NotesMuskAmberSandalwood

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAbsoluteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men49

Unisex46

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,663

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#573

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews307

Category winnerVoyage d'Hermes ParfumHigher 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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Hermes Voyage d'Hermes Parfum opens with a crisp burst of cracked green cardamom pods, bright tart lemon, and brisk crushed juniper berries. As the initial citrus breeze settles into the skin, a refreshing heart of steamed green tea leaves, soft dewy rose petals, and breezy hedione emerges, lending the blend an airy, …

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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 Voyage d'Hermes Parfum?

Voyage d'Hermes Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Absolute is rated 4.32/5 from 34 votes; Voyage d'Hermes Parfum is rated 4.20/5 from 3,450 votes. Choose Absolute for a woody and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Voyage d'Hermes Parfum for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Absolute or Voyage d'Hermes Parfum?

Voyage d'Hermes Parfum lasts longest (Voyage d'Hermes Parfum 66/100, Absolute 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolute or Voyage d'Hermes Parfum?

Voyage d'Hermes Parfum projects furthest (Voyage d'Hermes Parfum 57/100, Absolute 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolute and Voyage d'Hermes Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, green and woody accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Spices, Floral Notes and Woodsy Notes.

Is Absolute or Voyage d'Hermes Parfum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Absolute and Voyage d'Hermes Parfum?

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. Voyage d'Hermes Parfum has top notes of Cardamom, Lemon, Spices and Juniper, heart notes of Tea, Green Notes, Rose and Floral Notes, a base of Woodsy Notes, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.