Fragrance comparison

Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas vs Fresco Absolute

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 120 ratings analysed

5 wins

Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas

Mercedes-Benz

4.14102 votes

Rank #7,980 AromaticGreen

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59%scent match

Closely related

Fresco Absolute

Victor

3.9418 votes

Rank #34,768 AromaticGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas takes 5 of 5 categories.

Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Fresco Absolute
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas5/5

Fresco Absolute0/5

Ratings & consensus: Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas
Sillage & projection: Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas
Value for money: Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Addictive Oriental by Alberto MorillasMercedes-Benz

Fresco AbsoluteVictor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

3.94/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 47%Had 28%Want 25%

Category winnerAddictive Oriental by Alberto MorillasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

102 votes

22%Love

56%Like

17%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAddictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas

SillageAddictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value64

Category winnerAddictive Oriental by Alberto MorillasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

woody84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

green83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

earthy30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintLemon

Heart

LavenderFig LeafClary Sage

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodCashmere Wood

Top

MintLemon VerbenaCardamom

Heart

ThymePalisander RosewoodOakmossFig Leaf

Base

VetiverMuskCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesMint, Fig Leaf and Cashmere Wood. 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

Summer51

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex15

Women9

Men40

Unisex50

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,980

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#34,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAddictive Oriental by Alberto MorillasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alberto Morillas created Addictive Oriental for Mercedes-Benz in 2015 as a fresh aromatic fragrance built around an unusual fig note. The composition opens with crisp mint and sour lemon before settling into green fig leaf, herbal lavender, and clary sage. A base of smooth tonka bean, sandalwood, and cashmere wood giv…

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Fresco Absolute by Victor is a woody aromatic cologne that pairs bright herbal notes with a quiet base of cashmere wood. First launched in 1995, it relies on crisp green notes to make a clean impression. It suits a relaxed wardrobe during spring and summer mornings when you want a simple scent.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas or Fresco Absolute?

Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas takes 5 of 5 categories. Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas is rated 4.14/5 from 102 votes; Fresco Absolute is rated 3.94/5 from 18 votes. Choose Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Fresco Absolute for a aromatic and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas or Fresco Absolute?

Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas lasts longest (Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas 63/100, Fresco Absolute 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas or Fresco Absolute?

Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas projects furthest (Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas 63/100, Fresco Absolute 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas and Fresco Absolute smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Fig Leaf and Cashmere Wood.

Is Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas or Fresco Absolute better for summer or winter?

Fresco Absolute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas and Fresco Absolute?

Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas has top notes of Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Fig Leaf and Clary Sage, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Cashmere Wood. Fresco Absolute has top notes of Mint, Lemon Verbena and Cardamom, heart notes of Thyme, Palisander Rosewood, Oakmoss and Fig Leaf, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Cashmere Wood.