Absolute Oriental vs Elysée Nuit
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Absolute Oriental takes 5 of 7 categories.
Absolute OrientalChoose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Elysée NuitChoose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Absolute Oriental5/7
Elysée Nuit2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Elysée Nuit
- Community sentiment
- Absolute Oriental
- Longevity
- Absolute Oriental
- Sillage & projection
- Absolute Oriental
- Value for money
- Absolute Oriental
- Versatility
- Absolute Oriental
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Elysée Nuit
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Absolute OrientalAngel SchlesserElysée NuitO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.19/ 5 · 48 votes
Have 27%Had 8%Want 65%
4.13/ 5 · 539 votes
Have 46%Had 17%Want 36%
Category winnerElysée NuitRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
46%Like
4%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
48 votes
46%Love
35%Like
8%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
539 votes
Category winnerAbsolute OrientalMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAbsolute Oriental
SillageAbsolute Oriental
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAbsolute OrientalBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
rose92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
patchouli61%
floral100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
fresh77%
rose69%
woody61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both floral, rose and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotFreesiaOsmanthus
Heart
RoseSaffronPeony
Base
PatchouliVanillaSandalwoodMuskVetiver
Top
Red FruitsPlum BlossomCassisBergamot
Heart
MacaronsRosePeonyMagnoliaFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Freesia, Rose and Peony. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer11
Fall83
Winter100
Day83
Night100
Spring43
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAbsolute OrientalMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,214
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#28,503
PerfumerChiaki Nomura, Napoleão Bastos
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerElysée NuitHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAngel Schlesser Absolute Oriental pairs a bright top of bergamot, freesia, and osmanthus with a dense floral heart driven by rose, saffron, and peony. The opening fizzes with crisp citrus before settling into a warm, spiced floral structure. As the initial brightness fades, earthy patchouli, creamy vanilla, sandalwood…
Reviews →Elysée Nuit by O Boticário opens with a burst of sweet red berries, tart cassis, and bright bergamot that quickly softens into romantic plum blossom. At the center of the scent, airy peony, rich rose, and a sweet almond macaron accord create a lush, velvety floral bouquet. The base settles into earthy patchouli, cream…
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 Oriental or Elysée Nuit?
Absolute Oriental takes 5 of 7 categories. Absolute Oriental is rated 4.19/5 from 48 votes; Elysée Nuit is rated 4.13/5 from 539 votes. Choose Absolute Oriental for a floral and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Elysée Nuit for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Absolute Oriental or Elysée Nuit?
Absolute Oriental lasts longest (Absolute Oriental 73/100, Elysée Nuit 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Absolute Oriental or Elysée Nuit?
Absolute Oriental projects furthest (Absolute Oriental 73/100, Elysée Nuit 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Absolute Oriental and Elysée Nuit smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, rose and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Freesia, Rose and Peony.
Is Absolute Oriental or Elysée Nuit better for summer or winter?
For summer, Absolute Oriental is the stronger pick. For winter, Absolute Oriental is the stronger pick. Absolute Oriental suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Absolute Oriental and Elysée Nuit?
Absolute Oriental has top notes of Bergamot, Freesia and Osmanthus, heart notes of Rose, Saffron and Peony, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. Elysée Nuit has top notes of Red Fruits, Plum Blossom, Cassis and Bergamot, heart notes of Macarons, Rose, Peony and Magnolia, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk and Vetiver.
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