Fragrance comparison

Exciting Absolute vs 108

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

3 wins

Exciting Absolute

Dumont

5.004 votes

Rank #46,038 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

108

ScentBar

3.9314 votes

Rank #56,312 GreenFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exciting Absolute takes 3 of 4 categories.

Exciting Absolute
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
108
Choose it for a green and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Exciting Absolute3/4

1081/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Exciting Absolute
Sillage & projection: Exciting Absolute
Value for money: 108
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Exciting Absolute

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Exciting AbsoluteDumont

108ScentBar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 9%Had 3%Want 88%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 24%Had 14%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

21%Love

57%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityExciting Absolute

SillageExciting Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value75

Category winner108Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green90%

woody80%

musky70%

fruity60%

powdery50%

green100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match70%Closely related · both green, citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart1 to 3 hours

Black CurrantGreen Tea

Base3 to 6 hours

MuskPetitgrainSandalwoodGalbanum

Top

BergamotCassisGreen TeaPetitgrainMandarin Orange

Heart

White FlowersLily-of-the-ValleyGreen Notes

Base

Black CurrantMuskSandalwoodGalbanum

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Green Tea. Durations are only published for Exciting Absolute, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex20

Women20

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,038

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,312

PerfumerViola Pompili

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerExciting AbsoluteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Exciting Absolute by Dumont is a citrus aromatic fragrance built on crisp greenery, bright fruits, and clean woods. The scent opens with a burst of mandarin orange and bergamot, delivering a sharp and juicy introduction. As the bright citrus settles, the heart reveals tart black currant paired with dry green tea leave…

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108 by ScentBar presents a bright, green-citrus profile that balances tart bergamot and mandarin with crisp green tea and petitgrain. Designed for daily wear, it feels clean and approachable, moving from a sharp, zesty opening into a delicate heart of lily-of-the-valley and soft white florals. It is a versatile, moder…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Exciting Absolute or 108?

Exciting Absolute takes 3 of 4 categories. Exciting Absolute is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; 108 is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Exciting Absolute for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose 108 for a green and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Exciting Absolute or 108?

Exciting Absolute lasts longest (Exciting Absolute 65/100, 108 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Exciting Absolute or 108?

Exciting Absolute projects furthest (Exciting Absolute 67/100, 108 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Exciting Absolute and 108 smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Green Tea.

Is Exciting Absolute or 108 better for summer or winter?

Exciting Absolute suits day or night wear; 108 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Exciting Absolute and 108?

Exciting Absolute has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Currant and Green Tea, a base of Musk, Petitgrain, Sandalwood and Galbanum. 108 has top notes of Bergamot, Cassis, Green Tea and Petitgrain, heart notes of White Flowers, Lily-of-the-Valley and Green Notes, a base of Black Currant, Musk, Sandalwood and Galbanum.