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Absolute Woman vs Callis Subtile

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

Updated 468 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Callis Subtile takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Absolute Woman

    Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

  • Callis Subtile

    Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Absolute Woman1/7
Callis Subtile6/7
Ratings & consensus
Callis Subtile
Community sentiment
Callis Subtile
Longevity
Callis Subtile
Sillage & projection
Callis Subtile
Value for money
Absolute Woman
Versatility
Callis Subtile
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Callis Subtile

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Absolute WomanBruno Banani
Callis SubtileOrens
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.24/ 5 · 255 votes
Have 39%Had 44%Want 17%
3.93/ 5 · 213 votes
Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%
Category winnerCallis SubtileRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
7%Love
48%Like
7%Ok
37%Dislike
1%Hate

255 votes

47%Love
34%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate

197 votes

Category winnerCallis SubtileMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate56
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityCallis Subtile

SillageCallis Subtile

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value72
¤ Price value45
Category winnerAbsolute WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
rose77%
woody69%
soft spicy61%
floral100%
sweet92%
aromatic84%
balsamic77%
amber69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LitchiPink PepperPink GrapefruitBlackberryBergamot
Heart
RoseMarigoldJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
AmberCedarMossVanillaPatchouliMusk
Top
MarigoldSugar
Heart
Floral NotesAmber
Base
MuskMoss
InformationalShared notesMarigold, Amber, Moss and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter22
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer45
Fall90
Winter87
Day100
Night69
Category winnerCallis SubtileMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men3
Unisex24
Women73
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,422

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#9,743

PerfumerEmilie Bouge

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerCallis SubtileHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

This floral fruity scent pairs sweet, tart litchi with a noticeable pink grapefruit kick. Launched in 2015, it settles into a quiet, musky drydown that works well for casual daytime wear in warm spring weather.

Reviews →

Callis Subtile by Orens pairs a bright, sweet opening with a soft woody foundation. It features marigold and sugar in the top, moving to a heart of amber and floral notes, before settling into moss and musk. This unisex fragrance wears well in spring and fall, providing a balanced, airy sweetness that works for both c…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Absolute Woman or Callis Subtile?

Callis Subtile takes 6 of 7 categories. Absolute Woman is rated 3.24/5 from 255 votes; Callis Subtile is rated 3.93/5 from 213 votes. Choose Absolute Woman for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Callis Subtile for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolute Woman or Callis Subtile?

Callis Subtile lasts longest (Callis Subtile 73/100, Absolute Woman 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolute Woman or Callis Subtile?

Callis Subtile projects furthest (Callis Subtile 64/100, Absolute Woman 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolute Woman and Callis Subtile smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Marigold, Amber, Moss and Musk.

Is Absolute Woman or Callis Subtile better for summer or winter?

For summer, Callis Subtile is the stronger pick. For winter, Callis Subtile is the stronger pick. Callis Subtile suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolute Woman and Callis Subtile?

Absolute Woman has top notes of Litchi, Pink Pepper, Pink Grapefruit and Blackberry, heart notes of Rose, Marigold, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Amber, Cedar, Moss and Vanilla. Callis Subtile has top notes of Marigold and Sugar, heart notes of Floral Notes and Amber, a base of Musk and Moss.

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