Fragrance comparison

Absolute vs Noor

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 178 ratings analysed

Absolute

Royal Crown · 2021

5.0040 votes

Rank #10,863 AmberAnimalic

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50%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Noor

Royal Crown

4.24138 votes

Rank #7,313 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Noor takes 6 of 8 categories.

Absolute
Choose it for a amber and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Noor
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Absolute2/8

Noor6/8

Ratings & consensus: Absolute
Community sentiment: Noor
Longevity: Noor
Sillage & projection: Noor
Value for money: Noor
Versatility: Absolute
Note pyramid (duration): Noor
Fragranxe ranking: Noor

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbsoluteRoyal Crown

NoorRoyal Crown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 16%Had 6%Want 78%

4.24/ 5 · 138 votes

Have 32%Had 12%Want 56%

Category winnerAbsoluteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

13%Like

3%Ok

5%Dislike

18%Hate

40 votes

54%Love

26%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

138 votes

Category winnerNoorMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityNoor

SillageNoor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value7

¤ Price value34

Category winnerNoorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

animalic91%

aromatic83%

balsamic74%

oud56%

amber100%

woody90%

balsamic80%

warm spicy70%

patchouli60%

aromatic50%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, balsamic and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

OlibanumLeatherGalbanumHoneyCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

Laotian OudTuberoseCedarMoroccan RoseSandalwoodJasmine

Base8-12 hrs

AmbergrisMyrrhOakmossVanilla AbsoluteLabdanumPatchouliStyrax

Top20-30 mins

elemiSaffronAngelicaCorianderMarjoram

Heart3-4 hrs

Mexican VanillaMoroccan RoseTuberose

Base8-12+ hrs

AmbergrisPatchouliMyrrhStyraxSandalwoodTobaccoOlibanumLabdanum

Category winnerNoorLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer54

Fall100

Winter92

Day85

Night100

Spring26

Summer8

Fall58

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerAbsoluteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex33

Women47

Men7

Unisex59

Women34

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,863

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched2021

Reviews8

Overall rank#7,313

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerNoorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Royal 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,…

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Noor by Royal Crown opens with a bright, aromatic burst of lemon-tinged elemi resin, herbal marjoram, and a pinch of golden saffron. As the crisp opening settles into the skin, the fragrance warms up dramatically into a plush heart of sweet Mexican vanilla and subtle red rose petals. The real star of this perfume is t…

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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 Noor?

Noor takes 6 of 8 categories. Absolute is rated 5.00/5 from 40 votes; Noor is rated 4.24/5 from 138 votes. Choose Absolute for a amber and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Noor for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolute or Noor?

Noor lasts longest (Noor 78/100, Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolute or Noor?

Noor projects furthest (Noor 73/100, Absolute 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolute and Noor smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and aromatic accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Coriander, Tuberose and Moroccan Rose.

Is Absolute or Noor better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Absolute and Noor?

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. Noor has top notes of elemi, Saffron, Angelica and Coriander, heart notes of Mexican Vanilla, Moroccan Rose and Tuberose, a base of Ambergris, Patchouli, Myrrh and Styrax.