Fragrance comparison

Absolute Oriental vs Starring

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 116 ratings analysed

5 wins

Absolute Oriental

Angel Schlesser

4.1948 votes

Rank #31,291 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Starring

Avon

4.0768 votes

Rank #33,501 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolute Oriental takes 5 of 7 categories.

Absolute Oriental
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Starring
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Absolute Oriental5/7

Starring2/7

Ratings & consensus: Absolute Oriental
Community sentiment: Starring
Longevity: Absolute Oriental
Sillage & projection: Absolute Oriental
Value for money: Absolute Oriental
Versatility: Starring
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 Schlesser

StarringAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 27%Had 8%Want 65%

4.07/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 33%Had 51%Want 16%

Category winnerAbsolute OrientalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

48 votes

24%Love

68%Like

1%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerStarringMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAbsolute Oriental

SillageAbsolute Oriental

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value72

Category winnerAbsolute OrientalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

patchouli61%

floral100%

fresh92%

rose84%

woody77%

green69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both floral, rose and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotFreesiaOsmanthus

Heart

RoseSaffronPeony

Base

PatchouliVanillaSandalwoodMuskVetiver

Top

IvyBergamotCurrant buds

Heart

PeonyRoseLilyOsmanthus

Base

AmberSandalwoodVanilla OrchidVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Osmanthus, 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 season

Spring50

Summer11

Fall83

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer82

Fall94

Winter59

Day100

Night48

Category winnerStarringMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,291

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbsolute OrientalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Angel 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…

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Starring opens with a sharp snap of green ivy, tart currant buds, and bitter bergamot. The top notes feel crisp and cool on skin, reminiscent of late 90s botanical fragrances. Within twenty minutes, sweet peony, dew-dappled rose, and waxy osmanthus bloom through the green haze. The floral heart stays clean rather than…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Absolute Oriental or Starring?

Absolute Oriental takes 5 of 7 categories. Absolute Oriental is rated 4.19/5 from 48 votes; Starring is rated 4.07/5 from 68 votes. Choose Absolute Oriental for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Starring for a floral and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolute Oriental or Starring?

Absolute Oriental lasts longest (Absolute Oriental 73/100, Starring 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolute Oriental or Starring?

Absolute Oriental projects furthest (Absolute Oriental 73/100, Starring 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolute Oriental and Starring smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, rose and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Osmanthus, Rose and Peony.

Is Absolute Oriental or Starring better for summer or winter?

For summer, Starring is the stronger pick. For winter, Absolute Oriental is the stronger pick. Absolute Oriental suits evening wear; Starring suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolute Oriental and Starring?

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. Starring has top notes of Ivy, Bergamot and Currant buds, heart notes of Peony, Rose, Lily and Osmanthus, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla Orchid and Vetiver.