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Fetish Pour Homme vs Lime Absolue

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

Updated 1,103 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fetish Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Fetish Pour Homme

    Choose it for a leather and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

  • Lime Absolue

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fetish Pour Homme5/7
Lime Absolue2/7
Ratings & consensus
Fetish Pour Homme
Community sentiment
Fetish Pour Homme
Longevity
Fetish Pour Homme
Sillage & projection
Fetish Pour Homme
Value for money
Lime Absolue
Versatility
Lime Absolue
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Fetish Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Fetish Pour HommeRoja Dove
Lime AbsolueLe Cercle des Parfumeurs Createurs
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.28/ 5 · 1,057 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
4.07/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 33%Had 19%Want 48%
Category winnerFetish Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
63%Love
24%Like
5%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

712 votes

41%Love
37%Like
9%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerFetish Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity89
〰 Sillage79
♥ Love / hate85
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityFetish Pour Homme

SillageFetish Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value39
¤ Price value50
Category winnerLime AbsolueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
leather100%
citrus92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
citrus91%
fruity83%
aromatic74%
sweet65%
earthy56%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LimeBergamotLemon
Heart
FigNeroliVioletJasmine
Base
LeatherCastoreumLabdanumCinnamonOakmossCardamomAmbergriselemi
Top30 to 45 minutes
Lime
Heart2 to 4 hours
FigVetiver
Base3 to 5 hours
Sandalwood
InformationalShared notesLime and Fig. Durations are only published for Lime Absolue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring54
Summer20
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall44
Winter22
Day100
Night50
Category winnerLime AbsolueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men84
Unisex15
Women1
Men40
Unisex50
Women10
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews201

Overall rank#37,961

PerfumerKarine Chevallier

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerFetish Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fetish Pour Homme opens with bright lime and citrus, then turns quickly into dark leather, castoreum and smoky spice. A brief fig-floral softness passes through the middle, but this stays firmly leathery, animalic and warm. It suits experienced leather lovers more than casual fresh-fragrance wearers. Reviews point to …

Reviews →

Lime Absolue by Le Cercle des Parfumeurs Createurs pairs zesty lime with green fig, earthy vetiver, and smooth sandalwood. Created by perfumer Karine Chevallier, this citrus composition opens with an immediate burst of sharp, refreshing citrus zest. As the tart lime settles, sweet fig fruit and dry vetiver bring a woo…

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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, Fetish Pour Homme or Lime Absolue?

Fetish Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Fetish Pour Homme is rated 4.28/5 from 1,057 votes; Lime Absolue is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes. Choose Fetish Pour Homme for a leather and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Lime Absolue for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fetish Pour Homme or Lime Absolue?

Fetish Pour Homme lasts longest (Fetish Pour Homme 89/100, Lime Absolue 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fetish Pour Homme or Lime Absolue?

Fetish Pour Homme projects furthest (Fetish Pour Homme 79/100, Lime Absolue 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fetish Pour Homme and Lime Absolue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime and Fig.

Is Fetish Pour Homme or Lime Absolue better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lime Absolue is the stronger pick. For winter, Fetish Pour Homme is the stronger pick. Lime Absolue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fetish Pour Homme and Lime Absolue?

Fetish Pour Homme has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Fig, Neroli, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Castoreum, Labdanum and Cinnamon. Lime Absolue has top notes of Lime, heart notes of Fig and Vetiver, a base of Sandalwood.

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