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BLV Absolute vs Baci from far away

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

Updated 166 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

BLV Absolute takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • BLV Absolute

    Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

  • Baci from far away

    Choose it for a powdery and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

BLV Absolute3/5
Baci from far away2/5
Ratings & consensus
Baci from far away
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
BLV Absolute
Sillage & projection
BLV Absolute
Value for money
Baci from far away
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
BLV Absolute

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
BLV AbsoluteBvlgari
Baci from far awayTonatto Profumi
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.95/ 5 · 153 votes
Have 26%Had 42%Want 32%
4.38/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 14%Had 4%Want 82%
Category winnerBaci from far awayRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
30%Love
50%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate

153 votes

62%Love
31%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityBLV Absolute

SillageBLV Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value28
¤ Price value55
Category winnerBaci from far awayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
fresh spicy92%
powdery84%
fresh77%
vanilla69%
citrus61%
powdery100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
yellow floral77%
green69%
floral61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both powdery, fresh spicy and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
GingerBergamot
Heart
WisteriaFlaxMimosa
Base
VanillaMuskSandalwood
Top
Tomato LeafMimosaBergamot
Heart
Violet
Base
VanillaMuskHoneyPalisander RosewoodSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mimosa, Vanilla and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring84
Summer74
Fall87
Winter100
Day100
Night67
Spring100
Summer75
Fall75
Winter75
Day100
Night60
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men8
Unisex23
Women69
Men0
Unisex43
Women57
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,042

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,375

PerfumerLaura Bosetti Tonatto

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBLV AbsoluteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

BLV Absolute is a bright, powdery floral musk built around ginger, bergamot, soft yellow florals, vanilla, musk, and sandalwood. It opens with a fresh spicy lift, then settles into a smoother floral heart with a clean, lightly sweet base. It suits wearers who like polished feminine designer scents with freshness, powd…

Reviews →

Baci from far away opens with a sharp, green prickle of tomato leaf, softened by the powdery warmth of mimosa. As it settles, a soft violet note emerges, bringing a light, floral texture that wears close to the skin. The base of honey and sandalwood grounds the blend, preventing it from becoming too sweet or airy. It …

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, BLV Absolute or Baci from far away?

BLV Absolute takes 3 of 5 categories. BLV Absolute is rated 3.95/5 from 153 votes; Baci from far away is rated 4.38/5 from 13 votes. Choose BLV Absolute for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Baci from far away for a powdery and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, BLV Absolute or Baci from far away?

BLV Absolute lasts longest (BLV Absolute 68/100, Baci from far away 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, BLV Absolute or Baci from far away?

BLV Absolute projects furthest (BLV Absolute 63/100, Baci from far away 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do BLV Absolute and Baci from far away smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, fresh spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mimosa, Vanilla and Musk.

Is BLV Absolute or Baci from far away better for summer or winter?

BLV Absolute suits daytime wear; Baci from far away suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in BLV Absolute and Baci from far away?

BLV Absolute has top notes of Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Wisteria, Flax and Mimosa, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood. Baci from far away has top notes of Tomato Leaf, Mimosa and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Honey and Palisander Rosewood.

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