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Deep Sense Black vs Absolute Noir

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

Updated 174 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolute Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Deep Sense Black

    Choose it for a lavender and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

  • Absolute Noir

    Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Deep Sense Black1/7
Absolute Noir6/7
Ratings & consensus
Absolute Noir
Community sentiment
Absolute Noir
Longevity
Absolute Noir
Sillage & projection
Absolute Noir
Value for money
Absolute Noir
Versatility
Deep Sense Black
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Absolute Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Deep Sense BlackPrime Collection
Absolute NoirAtralia
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.82/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 63%Had 18%Want 20%
4.37/ 5 · 146 votes
Have 41%Had 5%Want 54%
Category winnerAbsolute NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
25%Love
50%Like
14%Ok
4%Dislike
7%Hate

28 votes

67%Love
21%Like
5%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate

122 votes

Category winnerAbsolute NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate87
Category winners

LongevityAbsolute Noir

SillageAbsolute Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value77
¤ Price value88
Category winnerAbsolute NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
lavender100%
fruity92%
mossy84%
sweet77%
earthy69%
aromatic61%
citrus100%
amber92%
musky84%
earthy77%
sweet69%
woody61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both sweet and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
LavenderLemon
Heart2 to 4 hours
Pineapple
Base4 to 7 hours
Moss
Top
Pink PepperGrapefruitBergamotLemon
Heart
AmbroxanPineappleWatermelon
Base
MossPatchouliVetiver
InformationalShared notesLemon, Pineapple and Moss. Durations are only published for Deep Sense Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer68
Fall74
Winter58
Day79
Night100
Spring100
Summer89
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerDeep Sense BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men96
Unisex0
Women4
Men95
Unisex4
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,500

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#1,436

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerAbsolute NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Deep Sense Black by Prime Collection is a focused aromatic fruity fragrance built around a crisp, classic barbershop structure. The opening delivers a sharp burst of tart lemon alongside herbaceous lavender, creating an immediate clean and brisk presence. As the initial sharpness calms, a sweet and juicy pineapple not…

Reviews →

Absolute Noir opens with sharp citrus, pink pepper and a fruity flash of pineapple and watermelon, then settles into a mossy, musky, ambroxan-heavy dry-down. It reads modern, masculine-leaning and easy to like. Reviews suggest good value and strong presence for the price, but the opening can feel harsh and the fruity …

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

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Deep Sense Black or Absolute Noir?

Absolute Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Deep Sense Black is rated 3.82/5 from 28 votes; Absolute Noir is rated 4.37/5 from 146 votes. Choose Deep Sense Black for a lavender and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Absolute Noir for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Deep Sense Black or Absolute Noir?

Absolute Noir lasts longest (Absolute Noir 76/100, Deep Sense Black 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Deep Sense Black or Absolute Noir?

Projection is very close: Absolute Noir 68/100, Deep Sense Black 67/100 for sillage.

Do Deep Sense Black and Absolute Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and earthy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Pineapple and Moss.

Is Deep Sense Black or Absolute Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Absolute Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Absolute Noir is the stronger pick. Deep Sense Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Deep Sense Black and Absolute Noir?

Deep Sense Black has top notes of Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Pineapple, a base of Moss. Absolute Noir has top notes of Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Ambroxan, Pineapple and Watermelon, a base of Moss, Patchouli and Vetiver.

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