Fragrance comparison

Absque vs 1963

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

Absque

Mine Perfume Lab

3.258 votes

Rank #69,316 AlmondFruity

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29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

1963

MAISON ASRAR

3.9728 votes

Rank #14,681 FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1963 takes 4 of 4 categories.

Absque
Choose it for a almond and fruity character. Best in winter, daytime wear.
1963
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Absque0/4

19634/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1963
Sillage & projection: 1963
Value for money: 1963
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1963

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbsqueMine Perfume Lab

1963MAISON ASRAR

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

3.97/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 27%Had 2%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

25%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

74%Love

9%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

Longevity1963

Sillage1963

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value93

Category winner1963Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

almond100%

fruity83%

floral65%

musky48%

powdery30%

floral100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesOzonic notes

Heart

AmarettoFloral Notes

Base

MuskCedar

Top

CitrusesOzonic notesLavender

Heart

CarnationFloral Notes

Base

SandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Ozonic notes, Floral Notes 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

Spring80

Summer80

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring75

Summer45

Fall100

Winter95

Day79

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

Men92

Unisex4

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,316

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,681

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winner1963Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absque by Mine Perfume Lab presents an intriguing contrast of sharp fresh air and boozy sweetness. It opens with a bright flash of Citruses and brisk Ozonic notes that immediately feel cold on the skin. Within twenty minutes, that initial snap softens as a warm Amaretto core takes over, bringing a nutty, bittersweet a…

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1963 by MAISON ASRAR opens with a crisp, ozonic citrus breeze before settling into a warm, spicy floral heart. This woody spicy fragrance for men and women balances freshness with a velvety sandalwood base. It provides a versatile choice for moderate weather, whether you are heading to a casual office setting or an ev…

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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, Absque or 1963?

1963 takes 4 of 4 categories. Absque is rated 3.25/5 from 8 votes; 1963 is rated 3.97/5 from 28 votes. Choose Absque for a almond and fruity character. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose 1963 for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Absque or 1963?

1963 lasts longest (1963 72/100, Absque 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absque or 1963?

1963 projects furthest (1963 63/100, Absque 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absque and 1963 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Citruses, Ozonic notes, Floral Notes and Musk.

Is Absque or 1963 better for summer or winter?

Absque suits daytime wear; 1963 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absque and 1963?

Absque has top notes of Citruses and Ozonic notes, heart notes of Amaretto and Floral Notes, a base of Musk and Cedar. 1963 has top notes of Citruses, Ozonic notes and Lavender, heart notes of Carnation and Floral Notes, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.