Big Ben London Azul vs Spirit Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
87%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Spirit Absolute takes 3 of 4 categories.
Big Ben London AzulChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Spirit AbsoluteChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Big Ben London Azul1/4
Spirit Absolute3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Spirit Absolute
- Sillage & projection
- Spirit Absolute
- Value for money
- Big Ben London Azul
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Spirit Absolute
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Big Ben London AzulLe ChameauSpirit AbsoluteSwiss ArabianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
3.79/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 30%Had 23%Want 47%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
50%Like
50%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
26%Love
35%Like
9%Ok
26%Dislike
4%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySpirit Absolute
SillageSpirit Absolute
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBig Ben London AzulBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
citrus77%
amber69%
herbal61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
woody77%
musky69%
citrus61%
Scent match87%Very similar · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Calabrian bergamotPepper
Heart2 to 3 hours
Sichuan PepperPink PepperVetiverelemiPatchouliLavenderGeranium
Base4 to 6 hours
LabdanumCedarAmbroxan
Top
Calabrian bergamotPepper
Heart
LavenderElemi resinGeraniumPatchouliPink PepperSichuan PepperVetiver
Base
AmbroxanLabdanumCedar
InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Pepper, Sichuan Pepper and Pink Pepper. Durations are only published for Big Ben London Azul, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer85
Fall85
Winter69
Day100
Night38
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#68,567
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#18,027
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerSpirit AbsoluteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBig Ben London Azul by Le Chameau is an aromatic, fresh spicy fragrance built around crisp citrus and dry woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot paired with pungent black pepper, giving it an energetic, bright punch right away. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of Sichuan pepper, laven…
Reviews →Spirit Absolute by Swiss Arabian is a masculine scent that leans into the familiar territory of modern aromatic blues. It opens with a bright spark of Calabrian bergamot and pepper before settling into a heart defined by lavender, geranium, and a touch of patchouli. Designed for daily wear, it provides a reliable, cle…
Reviews →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, Big Ben London Azul or Spirit Absolute?
Spirit Absolute takes 3 of 4 categories. Big Ben London Azul is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Spirit Absolute is rated 3.79/5 from 36 votes. Choose Big Ben London Azul for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Spirit Absolute for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Big Ben London Azul or Spirit Absolute?
They last about the same: Spirit Absolute 72/100, Big Ben London Azul 70/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Big Ben London Azul or Spirit Absolute?
Spirit Absolute projects furthest (Spirit Absolute 64/100, Big Ben London Azul 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Big Ben London Azul and Spirit Absolute smell similar?
Very similar: a 87% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Pepper, Sichuan Pepper and Pink Pepper.
Is Big Ben London Azul or Spirit Absolute better for summer or winter?
Big Ben London Azul suits daytime wear; Spirit Absolute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Big Ben London Azul and Spirit Absolute?
Big Ben London Azul has top notes of Calabrian bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper, Pink Pepper, Vetiver and elemi, a base of Labdanum, Cedar and Ambroxan. Spirit Absolute has top notes of Calabrian bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Elemi resin, Geranium and Patchouli, a base of Ambroxan, Labdanum and Cedar.
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