Absolute Noir vs Summer 14.0
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Absolute Noir takes 5 of 5 categories.
Absolute NoirChoose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Summer 14.0Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Absolute Noir5/5
Summer 14.00/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Absolute Noir
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Absolute Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Absolute Noir
- 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 NoirAtraliaSummer 14.0ZaraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.37/ 5 · 146 votes
Have 41%Had 5%Want 54%
4.08/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 54%Had 5%Want 41%
Category winnerAbsolute NoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
21%Like
5%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
122 votes
50%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAbsolute Noir
SillageAbsolute Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAbsolute NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
amber92%
musky84%
earthy77%
sweet69%
woody61%
citrus100%
woody92%
aquatic84%
fruity77%
powdery69%
ozonic61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperGrapefruitBergamotLemon
Heart
AmbroxanPineappleWatermelon
Base
MossPatchouliVetiver
Top
Mandarin OrangeVioletBergamotLemonApple
Heart
WatermelonGrapefruitPineappleRose
Base
SandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverWatery Notes
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon and Pineapple. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer89
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring80
Summer100
Fall30
Winter5
Day100
Night29
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,469
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews35
Overall rank#22,218
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerAbsolute NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAbsolute 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 …
Reviews →Zara Summer 14.0 opens with a brisk, energetic burst of bergamot, lemon, and sweet mandarin orange, backed by a slice of green apple and powdery violet. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a watery heart of synthetic watermelon, tart grapefruit, and pineapple emerges to provide a refreshing aquatic fruit profile. L…
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 Noir or Summer 14.0?
Absolute Noir takes 5 of 5 categories. Absolute Noir is rated 4.37/5 from 146 votes; Summer 14.0 is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Absolute Noir for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Summer 14.0 for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Absolute Noir or Summer 14.0?
Absolute Noir lasts longest (Absolute Noir 76/100, Summer 14.0 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Absolute Noir or Summer 14.0?
Absolute Noir projects furthest (Absolute Noir 68/100, Summer 14.0 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Absolute Noir and Summer 14.0 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon and Pineapple.
Is Absolute Noir or Summer 14.0 better for summer or winter?
Summer 14.0 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Absolute Noir and Summer 14.0?
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. Summer 14.0 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Violet, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Watermelon, Grapefruit, Pineapple and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk and Vetiver.
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