Active vs Royal Madeira Absoluto
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Active takes 3 of 4 categories.
ActiveChoose it for a powdery and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Royal Madeira AbsolutoChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Active3/4
Royal Madeira Absoluto1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Royal Madeira Absoluto
- Sillage & projection
- Active
- Value for money
- Active
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Active
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ActivePROUDRoyal Madeira AbsolutoJequitiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 63%Had 25%Want 13%
3.95/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 44%Had 37%Want 19%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate78%Love
11%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
23%Love
64%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
22 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRoyal Madeira Absoluto
SillageActive
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerActiveBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
violet61%
fresh spicy100%
woody92%
citrus84%
amber77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
Scent match63%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotNutmeg
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderVioletPear
Base6-8+ hrs
Tonka BeanMuskSandalwood
Top
NutmegYuzuPomeloBergamot
Heart
VioletPearLavenderOakmossSage
Base
Tonka BeanSandalwoodAmberCedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Nutmeg, Lavender and Violet. Durations are only published for Active, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring88
Summer25
Fall88
Winter100
Day22
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#41,260
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#53,557
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerActiveHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotActive by PROUD delivers an approachable blend of crisp citrus, gentle spices, and soothing powdery florals. Right from the initial spray, zesty bergamot mixes with a pinch of grated nutmeg before relaxing into a soft heart of French lavender, sweet violet petals, and subtle pear. The scent glides into a warm, cozy ba…
Reviews →Royal Madeira Absoluto by Jequiti blends zesty citrus with cozy spice and smooth woods. It opens with a bright burst of yuzu, pomelo, and bergamot dusted with warm nutmeg. As the initial freshness settles, a crisp mix of lavender, juicy pear, and earthy oakmoss emerges to give the heart a clean, barbershop-inspired fe…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Active or Royal Madeira Absoluto?
Active takes 3 of 4 categories. Active is rated 4.67/5 from 9 votes; Royal Madeira Absoluto is rated 3.95/5 from 22 votes. Choose Active for a powdery and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Royal Madeira Absoluto for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Active or Royal Madeira Absoluto?
Royal Madeira Absoluto lasts longest (Royal Madeira Absoluto 70/100, Active 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Active or Royal Madeira Absoluto?
Active projects furthest (Active 60/100, Royal Madeira Absoluto 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Active and Royal Madeira Absoluto smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg, Lavender and Violet.
Is Active or Royal Madeira Absoluto better for summer or winter?
Active suits evening wear; Royal Madeira Absoluto suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Active and Royal Madeira Absoluto?
Active has top notes of Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Lavender, Violet and Pear, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk and Sandalwood. Royal Madeira Absoluto has top notes of Nutmeg, Yuzu, Pomelo and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Pear, Lavender and Oakmoss, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Amber and Cedar.
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