Fragrance comparison

Absolute Noir vs Puma Create Man

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 240 ratings analysed

7 wins

Absolute Noir

Atralia

4.37146 votes

Rank #1,330 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Puma Create Man

Puma

4.0294 votes

Rank #15,537 OzonicFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolute Noir takes 7 of 7 categories.

Absolute Noir
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Puma Create Man
Choose it for a ozonic and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Absolute Noir7/7

Puma Create Man0/7

Ratings & consensus: Absolute Noir
Community sentiment: Absolute Noir
Longevity: Absolute Noir
Sillage & projection: Absolute Noir
Value for money: Absolute Noir
Versatility: Absolute Noir
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

Puma Create ManPuma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 41%Had 5%Want 54%

4.02/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 27%Had 59%Want 14%

Category winnerAbsolute NoirRating 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

30%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

94 votes

Category winnerAbsolute NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAbsolute Noir

SillageAbsolute Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value63

Category winnerAbsolute NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

musky84%

earthy77%

sweet69%

woody61%

ozonic100%

fruity92%

aquatic84%

woody77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperGrapefruitBergamotLemon

Heart

AmbroxanPineappleWatermelon

Base

MossPatchouliVetiver

Top15-30 mins

PineappleBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

WatermelonBamboo

Base4-5 hrs

SandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Pineapple and Watermelon. Durations are only published for Puma Create Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night26

Category winnerAbsolute NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

Men65

Unisex29

Women6

Casual 51%Work 28%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,330

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#15,537

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

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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Puma Create Man is a crisp aromatic aquatic fragrance built around bright fruits and clean woods. The initial spray delivers an energetic punch of tart grapefruit, sweet pineapple, and sparkling bergamot. Within minutes, the sharp opening transitions into a refreshing heart of watery watermelon and green bamboo. This …

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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 Puma Create Man?

Absolute Noir takes 7 of 7 categories. Absolute Noir is rated 4.37/5 from 146 votes; Puma Create Man is rated 4.02/5 from 94 votes. Choose Absolute Noir for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Puma Create Man for a ozonic and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolute Noir or Puma Create Man?

Absolute Noir lasts longest (Absolute Noir 76/100, Puma Create Man 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolute Noir or Puma Create Man?

Absolute Noir projects furthest (Absolute Noir 68/100, Puma Create Man 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolute Noir and Puma Create Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pineapple and Watermelon.

Is Absolute Noir or Puma Create Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Absolute Noir and Puma Create Man?

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. Puma Create Man has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Watermelon and Bamboo, a base of Sandalwood and Amber.