Fragrance comparison

B. U. Absolute Me vs Desobediente

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 214 ratings analysed

B. U. Absolute Me

Sarantis

3.9467 votes

Rank #29,071 CaramelFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Desobediente

Quem Disse Berenice

4.22147 votes

Rank #10,820 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Desobediente takes 6 of 7 categories.

B. U. Absolute Me
Choose it for a caramel and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Desobediente
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

B. U. Absolute Me1/7

Desobediente6/7

Ratings & consensus: Desobediente
Community sentiment: Desobediente
Longevity: Desobediente
Sillage & projection: Desobediente
Value for money: B. U. Absolute Me
Versatility: Desobediente
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Desobediente

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

B. U. Absolute MeSarantis

DesobedienteQuem Disse Berenice

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 42%Had 35%Want 23%

4.22/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 51%Had 16%Want 33%

Category winnerDesobedienteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

49%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

52%Love

29%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

147 votes

Category winnerDesobedienteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityDesobediente

SillageDesobediente

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value50

Category winnerB. U. Absolute MeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

caramel100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

musky69%

fresh61%

vanilla100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearAppleMandarin Orange

Heart

SandalwoodVioletFreesia

Base

CaramelMuskAmbergris

Top15-30 mins

PearBlack PepperMandarin OrangeBergamotViolet

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkish RoseJasmineJasmine SambacPeachLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaCaramelPatchouliTonka BeanMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesPear, Mandarin Orange, Violet and Freesia. Durations are only published for Desobediente, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Spring49

Summer24

Fall100

Winter96

Day55

Night100

Category winnerDesobedienteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,071

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#10,820

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerDesobedienteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

B. U. Absolute Me is a fruity gourmand with a bright pear, apple and mandarin opening that settles into soft violet, freesia and creamy sandalwood. The caramel and musk base gives it a sweet, powdery finish. It reads youthful, easy and budget-friendly, especially if you like soft sweet scents for daytime. Based on the…

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Desobediente by Quem Disse Berenice is a playful oriental vanilla perfume designed for cooler weather and evening wear. It opens with an energetic splash of juicy pear, zesty mandarin orange, and cracked black pepper that cuts straight through the sweetness. The heart reveals soft violet petals and blooming jasmine be…

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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, B. U. Absolute Me or Desobediente?

Desobediente takes 6 of 7 categories. B. U. Absolute Me is rated 3.94/5 from 67 votes; Desobediente is rated 4.22/5 from 147 votes. Choose B. U. Absolute Me for a caramel and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Desobediente for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, B. U. Absolute Me or Desobediente?

Desobediente lasts longest (Desobediente 68/100, B. U. Absolute Me 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, B. U. Absolute Me or Desobediente?

Desobediente projects furthest (Desobediente 62/100, B. U. Absolute Me 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do B. U. Absolute Me and Desobediente smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Pear, Mandarin Orange, Violet and Freesia.

Is B. U. Absolute Me or Desobediente better for summer or winter?

For summer, Desobediente is the stronger pick. For winter, Desobediente is the stronger pick. Desobediente suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in B. U. Absolute Me and Desobediente?

B. U. Absolute Me has top notes of Pear, Apple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sandalwood, Violet and Freesia, a base of Caramel, Musk and Ambergris. Desobediente has top notes of Pear, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac and Peach, a base of Vanilla, Caramel, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.