Fragrance comparison

B. U. Absolute Me vs The Diamond Purple

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 69 ratings analysed

B. U. Absolute Me

Sarantis

3.9467 votes

Rank #29,071 CaramelFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

The Diamond Purple

Cindy C.

4.502 votes

Rank #60,598 VanillaFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

B. U. Absolute Me
Choose it for a caramel and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
The Diamond Purple
Choose it for a vanilla and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

B. U. Absolute Me2/4

The Diamond Purple2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Diamond Purple
Sillage & projection: The Diamond Purple
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

The Diamond PurpleCindy C.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 42%Had 35%Want 23%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityThe Diamond Purple

SillageThe Diamond Purple

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value75

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%

fruity92%

sweet84%

coconut77%

lactonic69%

powdery61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PearBlack CurrantLemonMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

CoconutMilkFreesiaViolet

Base3 to 4 hours

VanillaCedarSandalwoodTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesPear, Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood and Violet. Durations are only published for The Diamond Purple, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

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#60,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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The Diamond Purple by Cindy C. is a feminine floral fruity gourmand built around luscious sweetness, creamy textures, and comforting base woods. The opening pairs crisp pear and tart black currant with bright splashes of lemon and mandarin orange. Soon, a decadent heart emerges, blending sweet coconut, creamy milk, po…

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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 The Diamond Purple?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. B. U. Absolute Me is rated 3.94/5 from 67 votes; The Diamond Purple is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose B. U. Absolute Me for a caramel and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose The Diamond Purple for a vanilla and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, B. U. Absolute Me or The Diamond Purple?

The Diamond Purple lasts longest (The Diamond Purple 60/100, B. U. Absolute Me 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, B. U. Absolute Me or The Diamond Purple?

The Diamond Purple projects furthest (The Diamond Purple 70/100, B. U. Absolute Me 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do B. U. Absolute Me and The Diamond Purple smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Pear, Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood and Violet.

Is B. U. Absolute Me or The Diamond Purple better for summer or winter?

The Diamond Purple suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in B. U. Absolute Me and The Diamond Purple?

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. The Diamond Purple has top notes of Pear, Black Currant, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Coconut, Milk, Freesia and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.