Absolute vs Jubilation XXV Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Absolute takes 4 of 7 categories.
AbsoluteChoose it for a amber and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Jubilation XXV ManChoose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Absolute4/7
Jubilation XXV Man3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Absolute
- Community sentiment
- Jubilation XXV Man
- Longevity
- Jubilation XXV Man
- Sillage & projection
- Absolute
- Value for money
- Jubilation XXV Man
- Versatility
- Absolute
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Absolute
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AbsoluteRoyal CrownJubilation XXV ManAmouageWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 16%Had 6%Want 78%
4.39/ 5 · 6,505 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
Category winnerAbsoluteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate63%Love
13%Like
3%Ok
5%Dislike
18%Hate
40 votes
62%Love
25%Like
6%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
6,505 votes
Category winnerJubilation XXV ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityJubilation XXV Man
SillageAbsolute
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJubilation XXV ManBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
animalic91%
aromatic83%
balsamic74%
oud56%
amber100%
sweet92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
balsamic69%
fruity61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber and balsamic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
OlibanumLeatherGalbanumHoneyCoriander
Heart2-4 hrs
Laotian OudTuberoseCedarMoroccan RoseSandalwoodJasmine
Base8-12 hrs
AmbergrisMyrrhOakmossVanilla AbsoluteLabdanumPatchouliStyrax
Top
BlackberryOlibanumLabdanumOrangeCorianderTarragon
Heart
HoneyGuaiac WoodCinnamonCloveBay LeafRoseOrchidCelery Seeds
Base
OpoponaxAgarwood (Oud)MyrrhPatchouliAmbergrisMuskCedarImmortelle
InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Honey, Coriander and Cedar. Durations are only published for Absolute, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer54
Fall100
Winter92
Day85
Night100
Spring61
Summer22
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAbsoluteMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,863
PerfumerAntonio Visconti
Launched2021
Reviews8
Overall rank#25,888
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAbsoluteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRoyal Crown Absolute is a dense, smoky amber fragrance that wraps dark resins and woody spices in rich warmth. It opens with a spark of green galbanum, crushed coriander, and frankincense before shifting into a thick heart of Laotian oud, earthy cedar, and sweet Moroccan rose. As the scent warms on skin, golden myrrh,…
Reviews →Amouage Jubilation XXV Man opens with a rich burst of blackberry and frankincense. It transitions into a warm honeyed heart before settling into a resinous base of myrrh and patchouli. This dark, dried-fruit scent fits formal winter evenings and cool autumn days.
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Absolute or Jubilation XXV Man?
Absolute takes 4 of 7 categories. Absolute is rated 5.00/5 from 40 votes; Jubilation XXV Man is rated 4.39/5 from 6,505 votes. Choose Absolute for a amber and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Jubilation XXV Man for a amber and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Absolute or Jubilation XXV Man?
Jubilation XXV Man lasts longest (Jubilation XXV Man 74/100, Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Absolute or Jubilation XXV Man?
Absolute projects furthest (Absolute 67/100, Jubilation XXV Man 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Absolute and Jubilation XXV Man smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Honey, Coriander and Cedar.
Is Absolute or Jubilation XXV Man better for summer or winter?
For summer, Absolute is the stronger pick. For winter, Jubilation XXV Man is the stronger pick. Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Absolute and Jubilation XXV Man?
Absolute has top notes of Olibanum, Leather, Galbanum and Honey, heart notes of Laotian Oud, Tuberose, Cedar and Moroccan Rose, a base of Ambergris, Myrrh, Oakmoss and Vanilla Absolute. Jubilation XXV Man has top notes of Blackberry, Olibanum, Labdanum and Orange, heart notes of Honey, Guaiac Wood, Cinnamon and Clove, a base of Opoponax, Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh and Patchouli.
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