Fragrance comparison

Cancer vs Impression Jasmine Absolue

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

Cancer

Demeter Fragrance

2.8715 votes

Rank #65,066 Yellow FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Impression Jasmine Absolue

Ostens

4.5231 votes

Rank #20,231 White FloralYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Impression Jasmine Absolue takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cancer
Choose it for a yellow floral and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Impression Jasmine Absolue
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cancer1/5

Impression Jasmine Absolue4/5

Ratings & consensus: Impression Jasmine Absolue
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Impression Jasmine Absolue
Sillage & projection: Impression Jasmine Absolue
Value for money: Cancer
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Impression Jasmine Absolue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CancerDemeter Fragrance

Impression Jasmine AbsolueOstens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.87/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 32%Had 9%Want 59%

4.52/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%

Category winnerImpression Jasmine AbsolueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

20%Like

27%Ok

20%Dislike

20%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

58%Love

35%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage30

♥ Love / hate47

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityImpression Jasmine Absolue

SillageImpression Jasmine Absolue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value41

Category winnerCancerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

aromatic90%

vanilla80%

green70%

woody60%

sweet50%

white floral100%

yellow floral83%

floral65%

woody48%

sweet30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both yellow floral, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Ylang-YlangDavanaVanilla BeanWoodsy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Egyptian JasmineYlang-YlangLavenderDavanaSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang and Davana. Durations are only published for Cancer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer100

Fall18

Winter0

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Casual 43%Work 30%Date 19%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,066

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#20,231

PerfumerClement Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerImpression Jasmine AbsolueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cancer by Demeter Fragrance takes an unexpected route for a zodiac scent. Instead of watery or aquatic notes, it serves up a sunlit floral aromatic blend. The first spray releases a noticeable burst of perfumer alcohol that evaporates within two minutes, revealing lush ylang-ylang paired with fruity, wine-like davana.…

Reviews →

Ostens Impression Jasmine Absolue opens with a burst of cool green leaves, sharp black pepper, and dewy white petals. The Egyptian jasmine absolute takes center stage early, pairing with fruity davana and creamy ylang-ylang to pull the flower away from heavy indoles. As the top notes settle, violet leaves and a quiet …

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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, Cancer or Impression Jasmine Absolue?

Impression Jasmine Absolue takes 4 of 5 categories. Cancer is rated 2.87/5 from 15 votes; Impression Jasmine Absolue is rated 4.52/5 from 31 votes. Choose Cancer for a yellow floral and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Impression Jasmine Absolue for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cancer or Impression Jasmine Absolue?

Impression Jasmine Absolue lasts longest (Impression Jasmine Absolue 66/100, Cancer 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cancer or Impression Jasmine Absolue?

Impression Jasmine Absolue projects furthest (Impression Jasmine Absolue 52/100, Cancer 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cancer and Impression Jasmine Absolue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang and Davana.

Is Cancer or Impression Jasmine Absolue better for summer or winter?

Cancer suits daytime wear; Impression Jasmine Absolue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cancer and Impression Jasmine Absolue?

Cancer features Ylang-Ylang, Davana, Vanilla Bean and Woodsy Notes. Impression Jasmine Absolue features Egyptian Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Lavender, Davana and Sandalwood.