Fragrance comparison

Duc de Vervins vs Homem Absoluto

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 392 ratings analysed

Duc de Vervins

Houbigant

3.90293 votes

Rank #24,785 AromaticFresh Spicy

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62%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Homem Absoluto

Natura

4.2299 votes

Rank #26,992 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Homem Absoluto takes 4 of 7 categories.

Duc de Vervins
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Homem Absoluto
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.

Duc de Vervins3/7

Homem Absoluto4/7

Ratings & consensus: Homem Absoluto
Community sentiment: Homem Absoluto
Longevity: Duc de Vervins
Sillage & projection: Duc de Vervins
Value for money: Homem Absoluto
Versatility: Homem Absoluto
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Duc de Vervins

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Duc de VervinsHoubigant

Homem AbsolutoNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 293 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 60%Had 2%Want 37%

Category winnerHomem AbsolutoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

44%Like

8%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

293 votes

43%Love

38%Like

15%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerHomem AbsolutoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityDuc de Vervins

SillageDuc de Vervins

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value66

Category winnerHomem AbsolutoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

mossy70%

lavender60%

woody50%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

RosemarySageGeraniumNutmeg

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossPatchouliMusk

Top

GingerLemonBergamotApplePineappleRosemaryMandarin OrangeRhubarb

Heart

LavenderVioletBlack PepperGeraniumSageNutmeg

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliLeatherOlibanumLabdanum

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Lemon and Rosemary. Durations are only published for Duc de Vervins, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter63

Day100

Night39

Spring98

Summer100

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHomem AbsolutoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex4

Women4

Work 43%Casual 32%Date 16%Party 9%

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,785

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,992

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDuc de VervinsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Duc de Vervins by Houbigant is a crisp, deeply green aromatic fougère that wastes no time getting to the point. It hits hard. A sharp blast of tart lemon, bergamot, and bitter French lavender wakes you up within seconds. Once that initial citrus flare settles, the scent turns distinctly herbal. Pungent rosemary, earth…

Reviews →

Natura Homem Absoluto is a woody aromatic fragrance launched in 2025. It opens with vibrant citrus and ginger, settling into a heart of lavender, black pepper, and geranium. The base is dense and resinous with leather, olibanum, and amber, creating a masculine scent profile ideal for evening wear or special occasions …

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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, Duc de Vervins or Homem Absoluto?

Homem Absoluto takes 4 of 7 categories. Duc de Vervins is rated 3.90/5 from 293 votes; Homem Absoluto is rated 4.22/5 from 99 votes. Choose Duc de Vervins for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Homem Absoluto for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Duc de Vervins or Homem Absoluto?

Duc de Vervins lasts longest (Duc de Vervins 68/100, Homem Absoluto 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Duc de Vervins or Homem Absoluto?

Duc de Vervins projects furthest (Duc de Vervins 65/100, Homem Absoluto 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Duc de Vervins and Homem Absoluto smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon and Rosemary.

Is Duc de Vervins or Homem Absoluto better for summer or winter?

For summer, Homem Absoluto is the stronger pick. For winter, Duc de Vervins is the stronger pick. Duc de Vervins suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Duc de Vervins and Homem Absoluto?

Duc de Vervins has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Rosemary, Sage, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli and Musk. Homem Absoluto has top notes of Ginger, Lemon, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Lavender, Violet, Black Pepper and Geranium, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Leather.