Fragrance comparison

For Him vs Absolute

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

For Him

Mandarina Duck

3.7060 votes

Rank #19,834 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

9%scent match

Clearly different

Absolute

Asghar Adam Ali

4.673 votes

Rank #44,041 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

For Him
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Absolute
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

For Him2/4

Absolute2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

For HimMandarina Duck

AbsoluteAsghar Adam Ali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%

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

23%Love

38%Like

27%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

60 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

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityAbsolute

SillageAbsolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value58

Category winnerFor HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

citrus100%

white floral92%

aquatic84%

musky77%

fruity69%

ozonic61%

woody100%

smoky92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

aromatic69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match9%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TangerineWater FruitCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomViolet LeavesLavender

Base4-6 hrs

MuskLabdanumPatchouli

Top

Pink PepperLavenderCorianderCardamomSaffronBergamotMandarinOrange

Heart

LeatherIncenseVioletOrange BlossomBrown sugarPineappleCashmeranJasmine

Base

Guaiac WoodOudPatchouliSandalwoodLabdanumBenzoinAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Orange Blossom, Lavender and Musk. Durations are only published for For Him, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall42

Winter17

Day100

Night41

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Casual 47%Work 29%Date 13%Party 11%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,834

PerfumerMathieu Nardin

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#44,041

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFor HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarina Duck For Him opens with a bright flash of sweet tangerine and crisp water fruit. The citrus hits hard. Cardamom cuts through the initial aquatic mist within minutes, giving the watery top notes a gentle, spicy kick. As the sharp alcohol blast evaporates, clean orange blossom and cool violet leaves take over …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, For Him or Absolute?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. For Him is rated 3.70/5 from 60 votes; Absolute is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose For Him for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Absolute for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, For Him or Absolute?

Absolute lasts longest (Absolute 87/100, For Him 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, For Him or Absolute?

Absolute projects furthest (Absolute 75/100, For Him 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do For Him and Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Orange Blossom, Lavender and Musk.

Is For Him or Absolute better for summer or winter?

For Him suits daytime wear; Absolute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in For Him and Absolute?

For Him has top notes of Tangerine, Water Fruit and Cardamom, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Violet Leaves and Lavender, a base of Musk, Labdanum and Patchouli. 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.