Bittersweet vs Absolument Homme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bittersweet takes 4 of 7 categories.
BittersweetChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Absolument HommeChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Bittersweet4/7
Absolument Homme3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Bittersweet
- Community sentiment
- Absolument Homme
- Longevity
- Bittersweet
- Sillage & projection
- Bittersweet
- Value for money
- Bittersweet
- Versatility
- Absolument Homme
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Absolument Homme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BittersweetAmberfigAbsolument HommeAbsolument ParfumeurWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.16/ 5 · 56 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
3.95/ 5 · 66 votes
Have 39%Had 16%Want 44%
Category winnerBittersweetRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate54%Love
29%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
4%Hate
56 votes
42%Love
49%Like
7%Ok
2%Dislike
0%Hate
43 votes
Category winnerAbsolument HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBittersweet
SillageBittersweet
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBittersweetBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic90%
sweet80%
fresh spicy70%
woody60%
amber50%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
patchouli69%
powdery61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Sicilian LemonCypressBergamotNutmeg
Heart
White ChocolateMyrtleCaraway
Base
Tonka BeanAmberVirginia Cedar
Top
BergamotSicilian Lemon
Heart
Egyptian PelargoniumNutmegCarnation
Base
PatchouliMuskAmberSandalwoodVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesSicilian Lemon, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter92
Day–
Night–
Spring75
Summer58
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night75
Category winnerAbsolument HommeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,516
PerfumerDavid Magalhães
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#15,388
PerfumerMarc Villaceque, Pascal Rolland
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerAbsolument HommeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBittersweet by Amberfig is a Citrus Gourmand fragrance for women and men. Bittersweet was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is David Magalhães. Top notes are Sicilian Lemon, Cypress, Bergamot and Nutmeg; middle notes are White Chocolate, Myrtle and Caraway; base notes are Tonka Bean, Amber and Virginia …
Reviews →Absolument Homme by Absolument Parfumeur is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Absolument Homme was launched in 2007. Absolument Homme was created by Pascal Rolland and Marc Villaceque. Top notes are Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon; middle notes are Egyptian Pelargonium, Nutmeg and Carnation; base notes are Patchouli, Musk,…
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, Bittersweet or Absolument Homme?
Bittersweet takes 4 of 7 categories. Bittersweet is rated 4.16/5 from 56 votes; Absolument Homme is rated 3.95/5 from 66 votes. Choose Bittersweet for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Absolument Homme for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Bittersweet or Absolument Homme?
Bittersweet lasts longest (Bittersweet 83/100, Absolument Homme 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bittersweet or Absolument Homme?
Bittersweet projects furthest (Bittersweet 67/100, Absolument Homme 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bittersweet and Absolument Homme smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Amber.
Is Bittersweet or Absolument Homme better for summer or winter?
For summer, Absolument Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Absolument Homme is the stronger pick. Absolument Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bittersweet and Absolument Homme?
Bittersweet has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Cypress, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of White Chocolate, Myrtle and Caraway, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber and Virginia Cedar. Absolument Homme has top notes of Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Egyptian Pelargonium, Nutmeg and Carnation, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.
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