Endymion vs Homem Absoluto
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Homem Absoluto takes 5 of 7 categories.
EndymionChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Homem AbsolutoChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.
Endymion2/7
Homem Absoluto5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Homem Absoluto
- Community sentiment
- Homem Absoluto
- Longevity
- Homem Absoluto
- Sillage & projection
- Endymion
- Value for money
- Homem Absoluto
- Versatility
- Homem Absoluto
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Endymion
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EndymionPenhaligon'sHomem AbsolutoNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 2,270 votes
Have 77%Had 23%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 hate43%Love
40%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
1,800 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
Category winners
LongevityHomem Absoluto
SillageEndymion
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHomem AbsolutoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
warm spicy84%
lavender77%
citrus69%
woody61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
lavender77%
fruity69%
fresh61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderBergamotSageMandarin Orange
Heart
CoffeeGeranium
Base
LeatherCardamonSandalwoodVetiverNutmegMyrhhBlack PepperMusk
Top
GingerLemonBergamotApplePineappleRosemaryMandarin OrangeRhubarb
Heart
LavenderVioletBlack PepperGeraniumSageNutmeg
Base
AmberSandalwoodPatchouliLeatherOlibanumLabdanum
InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Sage and Mandarin Orange. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter71
Day–
Night–
Spring98
Summer100
Fall0
Winter18
Day–
Night–
Category winnerHomem AbsolutoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,503
PerfumerFragrance Resources
Launched—
Reviews294
Overall rank#30,674
PerfumerVerônica Kato
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEndymionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEndymion opens with brisk lavender, bergamot and sage, then settles into a smoother mix of soft leather, woods and a faintly bitter coffee nuance. It reads as polished, romantic and quietly masculine rather than loud. Most wearers seem to treat it as an intimate, barbershop-leaning scent with a refined drydown. If you…
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, Endymion or Homem Absoluto?
Homem Absoluto takes 5 of 7 categories. Endymion is rated 3.91/5 from 2,270 votes; Homem Absoluto is rated 4.22/5 from 99 votes. Choose Endymion for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Homem Absoluto for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.
Which lasts longer, Endymion or Homem Absoluto?
They last about the same: Homem Absoluto 63/100, Endymion 62/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Endymion or Homem Absoluto?
Endymion projects furthest (Endymion 52/100, Homem Absoluto 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Endymion and Homem Absoluto smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Sage and Mandarin Orange.
Is Endymion or Homem Absoluto better for summer or winter?
For summer, Homem Absoluto is the stronger pick. For winter, Endymion is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Endymion and Homem Absoluto?
Endymion has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Sage and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Coffee and Geranium, a base of Leather, Cardamon, Sandalwood and Vetiver. 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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