Empire Absolut vs Homem Absoluto
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Homem Absoluto takes 3 of 5 categories.
Empire AbsolutChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Homem AbsolutoChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Empire Absolut2/5
Homem Absoluto3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Homem Absoluto
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Empire Absolut
- Sillage & projection
- Empire Absolut
- Value for money
- Homem Absoluto
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Homem Absoluto
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Empire AbsolutHinodeHomem AbsolutoNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.21/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 60%Had 16%Want 24%
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 hate42%Love
46%Like
4%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
43%Love
38%Like
15%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
99 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEmpire Absolut
SillageEmpire Absolut
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHomem AbsolutoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
citrus70%
balsamic60%
warm spicy50%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
lavender77%
fruity69%
fresh61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
elemiOrangeMandarin OrangeNutmegGingerBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Black PepperSolar NotesLavenderMarigoldCypriol Oil or NagarmothaRosemaryGeranium
Base6-8+ hrs
CedarTonka BeanMossPatchouliViolet
Top
GingerLemonBergamotApplePineappleRosemaryMandarin OrangeRhubarb
Heart
LavenderVioletBlack PepperGeraniumSageNutmeg
Base
AmberSandalwoodPatchouliLeatherOlibanumLabdanum
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Ginger and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Empire Absolut, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring44
Summer6
Fall72
Winter100
Day19
Night100
Spring98
Summer100
Fall0
Winter18
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#39,876
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#30,674
PerfumerVerônica Kato
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerHomem AbsolutoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEmpire Absolut by Hinode kicks off with a sharp splash of mandarin orange and zesty bergamot, quickly spiced up by fresh grated ginger and warm nutmeg. As the citrus settles, herbal rosemary, clean lavender, and a punch of black pepper create an energetic aromatic heart. Deep underneath, earthy patchouli, dry cedar wo…
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 …
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, Empire Absolut or Homem Absoluto?
Homem Absoluto takes 3 of 5 categories. Empire Absolut is rated 4.21/5 from 24 votes; Homem Absoluto is rated 4.22/5 from 99 votes. Choose Empire Absolut for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Homem Absoluto for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Which lasts longer, Empire Absolut or Homem Absoluto?
Empire Absolut lasts longest (Empire Absolut 68/100, Homem Absoluto 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Empire Absolut or Homem Absoluto?
Empire Absolut projects furthest (Empire Absolut 60/100, Homem Absoluto 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Empire Absolut and Homem Absoluto smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Ginger and Bergamot.
Is Empire Absolut or Homem Absoluto better for summer or winter?
Empire Absolut suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Empire Absolut and Homem Absoluto?
Empire Absolut has top notes of elemi, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg, heart notes of Black Pepper, Solar Notes, Lavender and Marigold, a base of Cedar, Tonka Bean, Moss and Patchouli. 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.
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