Fragrance comparison

Boucheron Quatre Absolue de Nuit Pour Homme vs River

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 241 ratings analysed

4 wins

Boucheron Quatre Absolue de Nuit Pour Homme

Boucheron

4.23220 votes

Rank #4,475 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

River

Denim

4.0021 votes

Rank #55,534 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Boucheron Quatre Absolue de Nuit Pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.

Boucheron Quatre Absolue de Nuit Pour Homme
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
River
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Boucheron Quatre Absolue de Nuit Pour Homme4/5

River1/5

Ratings & consensus: Boucheron Quatre Absolue de Nuit Pour Homme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Boucheron Quatre Absolue de Nuit Pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Boucheron Quatre Absolue de Nuit Pour Homme
Value for money: River
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Boucheron Quatre Absolue de Nuit Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Boucheron Quatre Absolue de Nuit Pour HommeBoucheron

RiverDenim

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 41%Had 38%Want 21%

Category winnerBoucheron Quatre Absolue de Nuit Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

37%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

220 votes

33%Love

43%Like

19%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBoucheron Quatre Absolue de Nuit Pour Homme

SillageBoucheron Quatre Absolue de Nuit Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value92

Category winnerRiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

lavender77%

vanilla69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

herbal65%

earthy53%

lavender42%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderSageLemon

Heart

Black PepperPatchouliNutmegAkigalawood

Base

VanillaCedarVetiver

Top15-30 mins

LemonLemon VerbenaBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderSageNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, Sage, Lemon and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for River, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter38

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 45%Work 35%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,475

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#55,534

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBoucheron Quatre Absolue de Nuit Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Boucheron Quatre Absolue de Nuit Pour Homme opens with a sharp burst of lavender, bitter sage, and lemon before settling into a warm core of black pepper, nutmeg, and akigalawood. As the top notes fade, vanilla and cedar build a quiet warmth that stays close to the skin. It works best on crisp autumn evenings and cold…

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Denim River kicks off with an unapologetic splash of sharp lemon, crisp bergamot, and crushed lemon verbena. The citrus hits hard. It does not disguise its vintage barbershop roots. Within fifteen minutes, the bracing alcohol lift clears, letting clean lavender and herbal sage step forward. A pinch of dry nutmeg adds …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Boucheron Quatre Absolue de Nuit Pour Homme or River?

Boucheron Quatre Absolue de Nuit Pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. Boucheron Quatre Absolue de Nuit Pour Homme is rated 4.23/5 from 220 votes; River is rated 4.00/5 from 21 votes. Choose Boucheron Quatre Absolue de Nuit Pour Homme for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose River for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Boucheron Quatre Absolue de Nuit Pour Homme or River?

Boucheron Quatre Absolue de Nuit Pour Homme lasts longest (Boucheron Quatre Absolue de Nuit Pour Homme 69/100, River 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Boucheron Quatre Absolue de Nuit Pour Homme or River?

Boucheron Quatre Absolue de Nuit Pour Homme projects furthest (Boucheron Quatre Absolue de Nuit Pour Homme 63/100, River 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Boucheron Quatre Absolue de Nuit Pour Homme and River smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Sage, Lemon and Nutmeg.

Is Boucheron Quatre Absolue de Nuit Pour Homme or River better for summer or winter?

River suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Boucheron Quatre Absolue de Nuit Pour Homme and River?

Boucheron Quatre Absolue de Nuit Pour Homme has top notes of Lavender, Sage and Lemon, heart notes of Black Pepper, Patchouli, Nutmeg and Akigalawood, a base of Vanilla, Cedar and Vetiver. River has top notes of Lemon, Lemon Verbena and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Sage and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver and Cedar.