Fragrance comparison

Arber vs Lime Absolue

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 347 ratings analysed

Arber

The Body Shop

3.69301 votes

Rank #10,707 AromaticWoody

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55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Lime Absolue

Le Cercle des Parfumeurs Createurs

4.0746 votes

Rank #37,961 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lime Absolue takes 4 of 7 categories.

Arber
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Lime Absolue
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Arber3/7

Lime Absolue4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArberThe Body Shop

Lime AbsolueLe Cercle des Parfumeurs Createurs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 301 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 33%Had 19%Want 48%

Category winnerLime AbsolueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

58%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

260 votes

41%Love

37%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerArberMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLime Absolue

SillageLime Absolue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value50

Category winnerArberBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

woody100%

citrus91%

fruity83%

aromatic74%

sweet65%

earthy56%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GeraniumLimeOrange

Heart

CorianderWatermelonMint

Base

SandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean

Top30 to 45 minutes

Lime

Heart2 to 4 hours

FigVetiver

Base3 to 5 hours

Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesLime, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Lime Absolue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall44

Winter22

Day100

Night50

Category winnerLime AbsolueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men40

Unisex50

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,707

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#37,961

PerfumerKarine Chevallier

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerArberHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arber is a clean, woody aromatic that keeps things simple. It opens fresh with citrus and green lift, then settles into a warm, lightly spicy sandalwood and vetiver base that many wearers describe as masculine, approachable, and easy to use. It suits daily wear best, especially if you want something classic, tidy, and…

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Lime Absolue by Le Cercle des Parfumeurs Createurs pairs zesty lime with green fig, earthy vetiver, and smooth sandalwood. Created by perfumer Karine Chevallier, this citrus composition opens with an immediate burst of sharp, refreshing citrus zest. As the tart lime settles, sweet fig fruit and dry vetiver bring a woo…

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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, Arber or Lime Absolue?

Lime Absolue takes 4 of 7 categories. Arber is rated 3.69/5 from 301 votes; Lime Absolue is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes. Choose Arber for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Lime Absolue for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arber or Lime Absolue?

Lime Absolue lasts longest (Lime Absolue 57/100, Arber 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arber or Lime Absolue?

Lime Absolue projects furthest (Lime Absolue 60/100, Arber 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arber and Lime Absolue smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Sandalwood and Vetiver.

Is Arber or Lime Absolue better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lime Absolue is the stronger pick. For winter, Arber is the stronger pick. Lime Absolue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arber and Lime Absolue?

Arber has top notes of Geranium, Lime and Orange, heart notes of Coriander, Watermelon and Mint, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Tonka Bean. Lime Absolue has top notes of Lime, heart notes of Fig and Vetiver, a base of Sandalwood.