Fragrance comparison

Ace vs Le Parfum Gloss Absolu

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

Ace

Riggs

4.502 votes

Rank #57,448 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Le Parfum Gloss Absolu

Kérastase

4.0813 votes

Rank #54,252 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Ace
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Le Parfum Gloss Absolu
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ace2/4

Le Parfum Gloss Absolu2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ace
Sillage & projection: Ace
Value for money: Le Parfum Gloss Absolu
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Parfum Gloss Absolu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AceRiggs

Le Parfum Gloss AbsoluKérastase

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.08/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 35%Had 3%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

46%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage34

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAce

SillageAce

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value56

Category winnerLe Parfum Gloss AbsoluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

white floral90%

floral80%

rose70%

iris60%

powdery50%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCardamomOrange

Heart

Green TeaLavenderRose

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanMusk

Top

BergamotLemonCardamom

Heart

JasmineRoseIrisFreesiaOrange BlossomGreen Tea

Base

VanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Green Tea and Rose. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer88

Fall63

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,448

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,252

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLe Parfum Gloss AbsoluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ace by Riggs opens with bright bergamot and orange, then settles into a cleaner aromatic heart of green tea, lavender, and soft rose. The dry-down brings sandalwood, musk, and a light tonka warmth. It reads as a fresh spicy citrus scent with an easy unisex feel. If you like crisp, polished fragrances that stay approac…

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Kérastase Le Parfum Gloss Absolu arrives as a bright hair mist that opens with sharp bergamot and green tea. The initial citrus burst quickly smooths into a heart of fresh jasmine, orange blossom, and powdery iris. As the hair spray sets, warm sandalwood and clean vanilla settle into hair fibers without feeling heavy …

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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, Ace or Le Parfum Gloss Absolu?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ace is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Le Parfum Gloss Absolu is rated 4.08/5 from 13 votes. Choose Ace for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Le Parfum Gloss Absolu for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ace or Le Parfum Gloss Absolu?

Ace lasts longest (Ace 60/100, Le Parfum Gloss Absolu 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ace or Le Parfum Gloss Absolu?

Ace projects furthest (Ace 50/100, Le Parfum Gloss Absolu 34/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ace and Le Parfum Gloss Absolu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Green Tea and Rose.

Is Ace or Le Parfum Gloss Absolu better for summer or winter?

Ace suits day or night wear; Le Parfum Gloss Absolu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ace and Le Parfum Gloss Absolu?

Ace has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Orange, heart notes of Green Tea, Lavender and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Musk. Le Parfum Gloss Absolu has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Iris and Freesia, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood.