Fragrance comparison

Absque vs Philea Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

2 wins

Absque

Mine Perfume Lab

3.258 votes

Rank #69,316 AlmondFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Philea Man

Philea

5.001 votes

Rank #52,710 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absque takes 2 of 3 categories.

Absque
Choose it for a almond and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Philea Man
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Absque2/3

Philea Man1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbsqueMine Perfume Lab

Philea ManPhilea

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

5.00/ 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

25%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

25%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAbsque

SillageAbsque

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

almond100%

fruity83%

floral65%

musky48%

powdery30%

citrus100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

floral77%

woody69%

green61%

Scent match21%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

CitrusesBergamotOzonic notes

Heart

Floral NotesJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyWatery NotesGreen Notes

Base

Woody NotesMuskCypressAmber

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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,316

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,710

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPhilea ManHigher 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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Philea Man opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and bitter citrus notes, sliced through by crisp ozonic air. The initial blast feels cool and airy, like morning wind over open water. Within twenty minutes, sweet jasmine and pale lily-of-the-valley soften the high-pitched opening, bringing a clean, watery greenness to …

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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 Philea Man?

Absque takes 2 of 3 categories. Absque is rated 3.25/5 from 8 votes; Philea Man is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Absque for a almond and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Philea Man for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Absque or Philea Man?

Absque lasts longest (Absque 54/100, Philea Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absque or Philea Man?

Absque projects furthest (Absque 53/100, Philea Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absque and Philea Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Citruses, Ozonic notes, Floral Notes and Musk.

Is Absque or Philea Man better for summer or winter?

Absque suits daytime wear; Philea Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absque and Philea Man?

Absque has top notes of Citruses and Ozonic notes, heart notes of Amaretto and Floral Notes, a base of Musk and Cedar. Philea Man has top notes of Citruses, Bergamot and Ozonic notes, heart notes of Floral Notes, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Watery Notes, a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Cypress and Amber.