Cassini vs V Absolu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cassini takes 6 of 7 categories.
CassiniChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
V AbsoluChoose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Cassini6/7
V Absolu1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Cassini
- Community sentiment
- V Absolu
- Longevity
- Cassini
- Sillage & projection
- Cassini
- Value for money
- Cassini
- Versatility
- Cassini
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cassini
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CassiniOleg CassiniV AbsoluValentinoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 254 votes
Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%
4.12/ 5 · 765 votes
Have 37%Had 63%Want 0%
Category winnerCassiniRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate54%Love
30%Like
2%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
254 votes
36%Love
51%Like
1%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
765 votes
Category winnerV AbsoluMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCassini
SillageCassini
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCassiniBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
floral92%
animalic84%
amber77%
musky69%
earthy61%
woody100%
vanilla92%
powdery84%
amber77%
floral69%
citrus61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both floral and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GardeniaOsmanthusIrisCorianderFreesiaOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
TuberoseCarnationChrysanthemumJasmineYlang-YlangBulgarian Rose
Base
IncenseCivetOakmossLeatherAmberPatchouliMuskVetiver
Top15-30 mins
FigVodkaMandarin OrangeFreesiaPink GrapefruitBalsam Fir
Heart2-4 hrs
RoseHeliotropeFrangipaniOrange Blossom
Base6-8+ hrs
Bourbon VanillaAmberSandalwoodIncenseMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesFreesia, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Bulgarian Rose. Durations are only published for V Absolu, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer33
Fall100
Winter96
Day53
Night100
Spring49
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night84
Category winnerCassiniMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,847
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews51
Overall rank#3,747
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews53
Category winnerCassiniHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCassini opens with a heavy blast of classic white florals, dominated by tuberose and gardenia, before settling into a warm, spicy base of incense and oakmoss. This is a complex, rich scent that demands cold weather and formal evenings to truly shine. Unlike modern, sugary sweet perfumes, it carries a deep animalic und…
Reviews →V Absolu by Valentino opens with an unexpected pairing of juicy fig, crisp pink grapefruit, and a cool shot of chilled vodka that cuts through the fruit. As the bright citrus settles, warm orange blossom and powdery heliotrope take over the middle, softening the profile into a smooth floral heart. The true character o…
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, Cassini or V Absolu?
Cassini takes 6 of 7 categories. Cassini is rated 4.22/5 from 254 votes; V Absolu is rated 4.12/5 from 765 votes. Choose Cassini for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose V Absolu for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Cassini or V Absolu?
Cassini lasts longest (Cassini 80/100, V Absolu 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cassini or V Absolu?
Cassini projects furthest (Cassini 74/100, V Absolu 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cassini and V Absolu smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and amber accords. Common notes include Freesia, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Bulgarian Rose.
Is Cassini or V Absolu better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cassini is the stronger pick. For winter, V Absolu is the stronger pick. Cassini suits evening wear; V Absolu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cassini and V Absolu?
Cassini has top notes of Gardenia, Osmanthus, Iris and Coriander, heart notes of Tuberose, Carnation, Chrysanthemum and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Civet, Oakmoss and Leather. V Absolu has top notes of Fig, Vodka, Mandarin Orange and Freesia, heart notes of Rose, Heliotrope, Frangipani and Orange Blossom, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Incense.
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