Fragrance comparison

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest vs Absolu Aventus 2023

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2,601 ratings analysed

3 wins

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #64,041 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

Absolu Aventus 2023

Creed

4.382,600 votes

Rank #23,693 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest takes 3 of 5 categories.

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Absolu Aventus 2023
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest3/5

Absolu Aventus 20232/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Drowning In Ottoman's Zest
Sillage & projection: Drowning In Ottoman's Zest
Value for money: Drowning In Ottoman's Zest
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Absolu Aventus 2023
Fragranxe ranking: Absolu Aventus 2023

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Drowning In Ottoman's ZestThe Dua Brand

Absolu Aventus 2023Creed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 71%Had 12%Want 18%

4.38/ 5 · 2,600 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

66%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

4%Hate

2,600 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityDrowning In Ottoman's Zest

SillageDrowning In Ottoman's Zest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value16

Category winnerDrowning In Ottoman's ZestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both warm spicy, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black CurrantTurkish RoseBlood OrangeBlack PepperGreen NotesPink PepperSandalwoodTonka BeanGrapefruitPineapplePatchouliAmbergris

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotPink PepperBlack CurrantPineappleNutmegCloves

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerCinnamonCitronCardamomRose

Base8-10+ hrs

PatchouliVetiverOakmossAmbroxanMuskSandalwoodTonkaEvernyl

Category winnerAbsolu Aventus 2023Longest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night56

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter95

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 34%Date 26%Party 24%Work 16%

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

Date 36%Party 27%Work 20%Casual 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,041

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,693

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbsolu Aventus 2023Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest by The Dua Brand opens with an explosive, mouthwatering punch of zesty blood orange, tangy pineapple, and bitter grapefruit. Within minutes, the bright citrus punch meets a warm rush of grated ginger, black pepper, and spicy cardamom. As the fragrance settles, rich roasted coffee beans and d…

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Absolu Aventus 2023 by Creed takes the famous smoky pineapple DNA and steeps it in dark, cozy spices. The first spray brings a sharp kick of tart grapefruit, juicy bergamot, and black currant, layered over warm nutmeg and fiery cloves. As the bright citrus settles down, a rich heart of fresh ginger, cinnamon, and subt…

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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, Drowning In Ottoman's Zest or Absolu Aventus 2023?

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest takes 3 of 5 categories. Drowning In Ottoman's Zest is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Absolu Aventus 2023 is rated 4.38/5 from 2,600 votes. Choose Drowning In Ottoman's Zest for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Absolu Aventus 2023 for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Drowning In Ottoman's Zest or Absolu Aventus 2023?

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest lasts longest (Drowning In Ottoman's Zest 80/100, Absolu Aventus 2023 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Drowning In Ottoman's Zest or Absolu Aventus 2023?

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest projects furthest (Drowning In Ottoman's Zest 75/100, Absolu Aventus 2023 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Drowning In Ottoman's Zest and Absolu Aventus 2023 smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Turkish Rose, Pink Pepper and Sandalwood.

Is Drowning In Ottoman's Zest or Absolu Aventus 2023 better for summer or winter?

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest suits daytime wear; Absolu Aventus 2023 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Drowning In Ottoman's Zest and Absolu Aventus 2023?

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest features Black Currant, Turkish Rose, Blood Orange, Black Pepper and Green Notes. Absolu Aventus 2023 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Black Currant, heart notes of Ginger, Cinnamon, Citron and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Ambroxan.