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Figo vs Absolute

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

Updated 274 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Figo

    Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Absolute

    Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Figo2/4
Absolute2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Absolute
Sillage & projection
Absolute
Value for money
Figo
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Figo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
FigoGranado
AbsoluteAsghar Adam Ali
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.46/ 5 · 271 votes
Have 56%Had 5%Want 38%
4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
57%Love
35%Like
7%Ok
1%Dislike
0%Hate

271 votes

67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage42
♥ Love / hate87
⏱ Longevity87
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate92
Category winners

LongevityAbsolute

SillageAbsolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value69
¤ Price value58
Category winnerFigoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
green92%
fresh84%
powdery77%
warm spicy69%
violet61%
woody100%
smoky92%
warm spicy84%
leather77%
aromatic69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
OrangeCardamomBlack Pepper
Heart
Fig LeafVioletCedar
Base
SandalwoodGuaiac WoodAmber
Top
Pink PepperLavenderCorianderCardamomSaffronBergamotMandarinOrange
Heart
LeatherIncenseVioletOrange BlossomBrown sugarPineappleCashmeranJasmine
Base
Guaiac WoodOudPatchouliSandalwoodLabdanumBenzoinAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesOrange, Cardamom, Violet and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer92
Fall0
Winter31
Day–
Night–
Spring33
Summer0
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men11
Unisex70
Women19
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,333

PerfumerFlorian Gallo

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#47,653

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFigoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Granado Figo opens with a crisp burst of tart orange, black pepper, and warm cardamom. Within minutes, the citrus settles into a crushed fig leaf note balanced by soft violet and dry cedar. The dry-down stays close to the skin with quiet sandalwood and amber. It offers a fresh botanical feel for warm spring mornings, …

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Absolute is a smoky, woody leather fragrance with a bright citrus and spice opening, then a darker heart of incense, violet, cashmeran and sweetened leather. It starts lively, but the overall character leans warm, resinous and textured. The wear looks best suited to people who enjoy bold woody scents with some sweetne…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Figo or Absolute?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Figo is rated 4.46/5 from 271 votes; Absolute is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Figo for a woody and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Absolute for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Figo or Absolute?

Absolute lasts longest (Absolute 87/100, Figo 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Figo or Absolute?

Absolute projects furthest (Absolute 75/100, Figo 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Figo and Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Cardamom, Violet and Sandalwood.

Is Figo or Absolute better for summer or winter?

Absolute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Figo and Absolute?

Figo has top notes of Orange, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Violet and Cedar, a base of Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Amber. Absolute has top notes of Pink Pepper, Lavender, Coriander and Cardamom, heart notes of Leather, Incense, Violet and Orange Blossom, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oud, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

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