Absolute Oriental vs Morabeza
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Morabeza takes 3 of 4 categories.
Absolute OrientalChoose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
MorabezaChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Absolute Oriental1/4
Morabeza3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Morabeza
- Sillage & projection
- Morabeza
- Value for money
- Morabeza
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Absolute Oriental
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Absolute OrientalAngel SchlesserMorabezaÁgua de Cabo VerdeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.19/ 5 · 48 votes
Have 27%Had 8%Want 65%
3.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
46%Like
4%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
48 votes
25%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
25%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMorabeza
SillageMorabeza
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMorabezaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
rose92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
patchouli61%
woody100%
citrus92%
musky84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
green61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotFreesiaOsmanthus
Heart
RoseSaffronPeony
Base
PatchouliVanillaSandalwoodMuskVetiver
Top
BergamotGreen AppleGrapefruitGreen Notes
Heart
DatesCashmere WoodPeonyGeraniumFreesia
Base
MuskVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodAmberVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Freesia, Peony and Patchouli. 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
Spring100
Summer25
Fall75
Winter0
Day100
Night100
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#31,426
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#59,137
PerfumerCristian Calabro
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerAbsolute OrientalHigher 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 →Morabeza opens with a sharp burst of crisp green apple and zesty bergamot before settling into a woody, musky base. It is a versatile choice for anyone wanting a clean, approachable scent that transitions well from daytime office wear to evening dinners. The blend feels grounded yet energetic, perfect for those who en…
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 Morabeza?
Morabeza takes 3 of 4 categories. Absolute Oriental is rated 4.19/5 from 48 votes; Morabeza is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Absolute Oriental for a floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Morabeza for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Absolute Oriental or Morabeza?
Morabeza lasts longest (Morabeza 80/100, Absolute Oriental 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Absolute Oriental or Morabeza?
Projection is very close: Morabeza 75/100, Absolute Oriental 73/100 for sillage.
Do Absolute Oriental and Morabeza smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Freesia, Peony and Patchouli.
Is Absolute Oriental or Morabeza better for summer or winter?
Absolute Oriental suits evening wear; Morabeza suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Absolute Oriental and Morabeza?
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. Morabeza has top notes of Bergamot, Green Apple, Grapefruit and Green Notes, heart notes of Dates, Cashmere Wood, Peony and Geranium, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Patchouli and Sandalwood.
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