Fragrance comparison

B. U. Absolute Me vs Fairy Bomb

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 79 ratings analysed

5 wins

B. U. Absolute Me

Sarantis

3.9467 votes

Rank #29,071 CaramelFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Fairy Bomb

Too Faced

3.1712 votes

Rank #59,109 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

B. U. Absolute Me takes 5 of 5 categories.

B. U. Absolute Me
Choose it for a caramel and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Fairy Bomb
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

B. U. Absolute Me5/5

Fairy Bomb0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

B. U. Absolute MeSarantis

Fairy BombToo Faced

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 42%Had 35%Want 23%

3.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 33%Had 2%Want 64%

Category winnerB. U. Absolute MeRating 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

8%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

17%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage29

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityB. U. Absolute Me

SillageB. U. Absolute Me

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value21

Category winnerB. U. Absolute MeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

caramel100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

musky69%

fresh61%

white floral100%

fresh86%

citrus72%

fruity58%

floral44%

green30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fruity and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearAppleMandarin Orange

Heart

SandalwoodVioletFreesia

Base

CaramelMuskAmbergris

Top

Mandarin OrangeLemonApplePear

Heart

Lily of the ValleyFreesiaJasmine

Base

AmberMuskSandalwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesPear, Apple, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,071

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#59,109

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerB. U. Absolute MeHigher 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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Fairy Bomb by Too Faced is a bright floral fruity mist designed for casual daytime wear. It opens with a burst of crisp apple, juicy pear, and sparkling citrus notes. The heart reveals a clean blend of freesia and jasmine, while the base provides a soft, mossy finish. It suits those seeking a light, unobtrusive 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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, B. U. Absolute Me or Fairy Bomb?

B. U. Absolute Me takes 5 of 5 categories. B. U. Absolute Me is rated 3.94/5 from 67 votes; Fairy Bomb is rated 3.17/5 from 12 votes. Choose B. U. Absolute Me for a caramel and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Fairy Bomb for a white floral and fresh character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, B. U. Absolute Me or Fairy Bomb?

B. U. Absolute Me lasts longest (B. U. Absolute Me 53/100, Fairy Bomb 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, B. U. Absolute Me or Fairy Bomb?

B. U. Absolute Me projects furthest (B. U. Absolute Me 54/100, Fairy Bomb 29/100), based on community performance votes.

Do B. U. Absolute Me and Fairy Bomb smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Pear, Apple, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood.

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

Fairy Bomb suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Fairy Bomb has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Apple and Pear, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.