Fragrance comparison

Absolute Noir vs Sel de Pamplemousse

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 169 ratings analysed

4 wins

Absolute Noir

Atralia

4.37146 votes

Rank #1,338 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Sel de Pamplemousse

Zara

4.1723 votes

Rank #34,350 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolute Noir takes 4 of 5 categories.

Absolute Noir
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Sel de Pamplemousse
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Absolute Noir4/5

Sel de Pamplemousse1/5

Ratings & consensus: Absolute Noir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Absolute Noir
Sillage & projection: Absolute Noir
Value for money: Sel de Pamplemousse
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

Sel de PamplemousseZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 41%Had 5%Want 54%

4.17/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 31%Had 16%Want 53%

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

48%Love

26%Like

22%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAbsolute Noir

SillageAbsolute Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value92

Category winnerSel de PamplemousseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

musky84%

earthy77%

sweet69%

woody61%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

soft spicy72%

woody58%

earthy44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match42%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

Grapefruit

Heart

Pink Pepper

Base

Vetiver

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Grapefruit 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–

Spring65

Summer100

Fall18

Winter12

Day100

Night7

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

Men4

Unisex38

Women58

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,338

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#34,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Zara Sel de Pamplemousse opens with a sharp burst of crushed grapefruit rind that immediately brightens skin on a hot summer morning. The citrus note feels bitter, realistic, and tart rather than sugary. Within twenty minutes, pink pepper simmers beneath the surface, adding a soft spicy sparkle that prevents the fruit…

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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 Sel de Pamplemousse?

Absolute Noir takes 4 of 5 categories. Absolute Noir is rated 4.37/5 from 146 votes; Sel de Pamplemousse is rated 4.17/5 from 23 votes. Choose Absolute Noir for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Sel de Pamplemousse for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolute Noir or Sel de Pamplemousse?

Absolute Noir lasts longest (Absolute Noir 76/100, Sel de Pamplemousse 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolute Noir or Sel de Pamplemousse?

Absolute Noir projects furthest (Absolute Noir 68/100, Sel de Pamplemousse 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolute Noir and Sel de Pamplemousse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, earthy and woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Vetiver.

Is Absolute Noir or Sel de Pamplemousse better for summer or winter?

Sel de Pamplemousse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolute Noir and Sel de Pamplemousse?

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. Sel de Pamplemousse has top notes of Grapefruit, heart notes of Pink Pepper, a base of Vetiver.