Fragrance comparison

Absolute Noir vs Angélique

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 153 ratings analysed

Absolute Noir

Atralia

4.37146 votes

Rank #1,326 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Angélique

In The Box

5.007 votes

Rank #34,016 Warm SpicyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Absolute Noir
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Angélique
Choose it for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Absolute Noir2/4

Angélique2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Absolute NoirAtralia

AngéliqueIn The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 41%Had 5%Want 54%

5.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 46%Had 2%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

21%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

122 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAngélique

SillageAngélique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAbsolute NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

musky84%

earthy77%

sweet69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

patchouli92%

cacao84%

woody77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, earthy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperGrapefruitBergamotLemon

Heart

AmbroxanPineappleWatermelon

Base

MossPatchouliVetiver

Top

Pink PepperGrapefruit

Heart

Cocoa

Base

PatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Grapefruit, Patchouli and Vetiver. 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

Summer89

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall80

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,326

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#34,016

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbsolute NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absolute Noir opens with sharp citrus, pink pepper and a fruity flash of pineapple and watermelon, then settles into a mossy, musky, ambroxan-heavy dry-down. It reads modern, masculine-leaning and easy to like. Reviews suggest good value and strong presence for the price, but the opening can feel harsh and the fruity …

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Angélique opens with a bright grapefruit lift and a peppery spark, then settles into a darker cocoa, patchouli, and vetiver base. It reads warm, earthy, and gently sweet rather than sugary. This feels best suited to cooler weather and evening wear, especially if you like spicy patchouli scents with a dry woody finish.…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Absolute Noir or Angélique?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Absolute Noir is rated 4.37/5 from 146 votes; Angélique is rated 5.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Absolute Noir for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Angélique for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolute Noir or Angélique?

Angélique lasts longest (Angélique 80/100, Absolute Noir 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolute Noir or Angélique?

Angélique projects furthest (Angélique 81/100, Absolute Noir 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolute Noir and Angélique smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, earthy and woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is Absolute Noir or Angélique better for summer or winter?

Angélique suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolute Noir and Angélique?

Absolute Noir has top notes of Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Ambroxan, Pineapple and Watermelon, a base of Moss, Patchouli and Vetiver. Angélique has top notes of Pink Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cocoa, a base of Patchouli and Vetiver.