Fragrance comparison

Athalia vs Absolu

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,676 ratings analysed

Athalia

Parfums de Marly

3.801,592 votes

Rank #5,670 PowderyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Absolu

Trudon

4.1584 votes

Rank #28,594 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolu takes 4 of 7 categories.

Athalia
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Absolu
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Athalia3/7

Absolu4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AthaliaParfums de Marly

AbsoluTrudon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 1,592 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%

Category winnerAbsoluRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

32%Like

15%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

1,592 votes

45%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

84 votes

Category winnerAbsoluMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAthalia

SillageAthalia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value43

Category winnerAbsoluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

iris90%

musky80%

amber70%

violet60%

earthy50%

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

white floral77%

iris69%

amber61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both iris and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bitter OrangeFrankincense

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisOrange BlossomCashmeran

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskAmberVanilla

Top

MandarinCardamomSaffron

Heart

Orange BlossomIrisFrankincense

Base

CedarTonka BeanGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesFrankincense, Iris and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Athalia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer71

Fall100

Winter46

Day100

Night43

Category winnerAbsoluMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex18

Women80

Work 31%Casual 29%Date 25%Party 14%

Men3

Unisex53

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,670

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews201

Overall rank#28,594

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAthaliaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Athalia by Parfums de Marly takes the traditional powdery floral structure and pulls it into mysterious territory. It starts with a brief flick of tart bitter orange and cool frankincense that feels brisk rather than churchy. Within twenty minutes, the star player takes over. A plush, cosmetic iris unfolds alongside c…

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Trudon Absolu opens with bright mandarin and warm saffron spice before shifting into a rich heart of orange blossom absolute, iris, and frankincense. The dry-down relies on dry cedar, tonka bean, and smoky guaiac wood to anchor the floral notes. It forms an intimate, resinous scent bubble ideal for cool spring evening…

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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, Athalia or Absolu?

Absolu takes 4 of 7 categories. Athalia is rated 3.80/5 from 1,592 votes; Absolu is rated 4.15/5 from 84 votes. Choose Athalia for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Absolu for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Athalia or Absolu?

Athalia lasts longest (Athalia 67/100, Absolu 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Athalia or Absolu?

Athalia projects furthest (Athalia 57/100, Absolu 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Athalia and Absolu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share iris and amber accords. Common notes include Frankincense, Iris and Orange Blossom.

Is Athalia or Absolu better for summer or winter?

For summer, Absolu is the stronger pick. For winter, Athalia is the stronger pick. Athalia suits daytime wear; Absolu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Athalia and Absolu?

Athalia has top notes of Bitter Orange and Frankincense, heart notes of Iris, Orange Blossom and Cashmeran, a base of White Musk, Amber and Vanilla. Absolu has top notes of Mandarin, Cardamom and Saffron, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Iris and Frankincense, a base of Cedar, Tonka Bean and Guaiac Wood.