Fragrance comparison

Absolute Thrill vs Esfera 5

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

4 wins

Absolute Thrill

Unscripted

5.001 votes

Rank #48,907 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Esfera 5

Pisello Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #65,657 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolute Thrill takes 4 of 4 categories.

Absolute Thrill
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Esfera 5
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Absolute Thrill4/4

Esfera 50/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Absolute Thrill
Sillage & projection: Absolute Thrill
Value for money: Absolute Thrill
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Absolute Thrill

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Absolute ThrillUnscripted

Esfera 5Pisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAbsolute Thrill

SillageAbsolute Thrill

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value38

Category winnerAbsolute ThrillBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

musky61%

woody100%

powdery92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

fruity61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BlackcurrantGingerBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Pink PepperPatchouliCardamom

Base2 to 4 hours

OakmossVetiverMusk

Top

BlackcurrantSandalwoodCucumberLemonPineapplePapyrus

Heart

CardamomAmbroxanSeaweedVioletCitronIrisSaltGinger

Base

PatchouliAmbergrisOakmossVetiverCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Ginger, Patchouli and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Absolute Thrill, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,907

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#65,657

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbsolute ThrillHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absolute Thrill by Unscripted delivers a crisp, tart introduction led by blackcurrant and bergamot, balanced by a sharp kick of fresh ginger. As the opening brightness settles, warm cardamom and crackling pink pepper join an earthy patchouli core. This gives the fragrance a lively, textured spice that feels energetic …

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Esfera 5 by Pisello Parfum mixes crisp cucumber, bright lemon, and dark blackcurrant over a heavy sandalwood and ambergris base. Manuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia designed this unisex scent to balance cool, marine saltiness with dry papyrus and warm cedarwood. It fits daytime wear in warm weather, offering a clean, w…

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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 Thrill or Esfera 5?

Absolute Thrill takes 4 of 4 categories. Absolute Thrill is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Esfera 5 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Absolute Thrill for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Esfera 5 for a woody and powdery character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolute Thrill or Esfera 5?

Absolute Thrill lasts longest (Absolute Thrill 60/100, Esfera 5 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolute Thrill or Esfera 5?

Absolute Thrill projects furthest (Absolute Thrill 50/100, Esfera 5 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolute Thrill and Esfera 5 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Ginger, Patchouli and Cardamom.

Is Absolute Thrill or Esfera 5 better for summer or winter?

Absolute Thrill suits daytime wear; Esfera 5 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolute Thrill and Esfera 5?

Absolute Thrill has top notes of Blackcurrant, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Cardamom, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver and Musk. Esfera 5 has top notes of Blackcurrant, Sandalwood, Cucumber and Lemon, heart notes of Cardamom, Ambroxan, Seaweed and Violet, a base of Patchouli, Ambergris, Oakmoss and Vetiver.