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Cabrera vs Absolu

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

Updated 12 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Cabrera

    Choose it for a soft spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • Absolu

    Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cabrera2/4
Absolu2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Cabrera
Sillage & projection
Absolu
Value for money
Cabrera
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Absolu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
CabreraEvora
AbsoluRoberto Torretta
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
2.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
3.64/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 53%Had 10%Want 37%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

9%Love
64%Like
9%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity40
〰 Sillage25
♥ Love / hateN/A
⏱ Longevity33
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate66
Category winners

LongevityCabrera

SillageAbsolu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value100
¤ Price value70
Category winnerCabreraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
soft spicy100%
vanilla88%
white floral77%
sweet65%
balsamic53%
anis42%
fruity100%
woody92%
sweet84%
patchouli77%
soft spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both soft spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
Black CurrantPatchouliVanillaRaspberryBlackberryLicoriceSandalwoodIrisAmberJasmineBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLicorice, Vanilla and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Cabrera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring33
Summer33
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night75
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,459

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAbsoluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cabrera by Evora opens with an intriguing blend of sweet black licorice, creamy jasmine petals, and warm vanilla bean. Built around soft spicy accords and subtle anise nuances, this fragrance offers an unexpected twist on the classic floral gourmand profile. As it develops, smooth balsamic sweetness and light powdery …

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Absolu by Roberto Torretta opens with a tart burst of black currant and blackberry, settling into a patchouli and vanilla base that leans heavily into a sweet, woody character. It is best suited for cooler autumn days when its sugary, deep fruit profile can project without becoming overwhelming, providing a cozy accom…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cabrera or Absolu?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Cabrera is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Absolu is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes. Choose Cabrera for a soft spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Absolu for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cabrera or Absolu?

Cabrera lasts longest (Cabrera 40/100, Absolu 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cabrera or Absolu?

Absolu projects furthest (Absolu 47/100, Cabrera 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cabrera and Absolu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share soft spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Licorice, Vanilla and Jasmine.

Is Cabrera or Absolu better for summer or winter?

Cabrera suits day or night wear; Absolu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cabrera and Absolu?

Cabrera features Licorice, Vanilla and Jasmine. Absolu features Black Currant, Patchouli, Vanilla, Raspberry and Blackberry.

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