Formosa vs Absolu Aventus 2023
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Absolu Aventus 2023 takes 4 of 5 categories.
FormosaChoose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Absolu Aventus 2023Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Formosa1/5
Absolu Aventus 20234/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Absolu Aventus 2023
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Absolu Aventus 2023
- Sillage & projection
- Absolu Aventus 2023
- Value for money
- Formosa
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Absolu Aventus 2023
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
FormosaOrmonde JayneAbsolu Aventus 2023CreedWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 22%Had 1%Want 77%
4.38/ 5 · 2,600 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
Category winnerAbsolu Aventus 2023Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
45%Like
10%Ok
5%Dislike
10%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
66%Love
18%Like
8%Ok
3%Dislike
4%Hate
2,600 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAbsolu Aventus 2023
SillageAbsolu Aventus 2023
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFormosaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
floral92%
woody84%
fruity77%
green69%
warm spicy61%
citrus100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
fruity61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotCitronCardamomBlack Currant
Heart
Green TeaOsmanthusFreesia
Base
Tea LeafSandalwoodCedarMusk
Top15-30 mins
GrapefruitBergamotPink PepperBlack CurrantPineappleNutmegCloves
Heart2-4 hrs
GingerCinnamonCitronCardamomRose
Base8-10+ hrs
PatchouliVetiverOakmossAmbroxanMuskSandalwoodTonkaEvernyl
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Citron, Cardamom and Black Currant. Durations are only published for Absolu Aventus 2023, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer60
Fall60
Winter20
Day100
Night63
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter95
Day94
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#43,577
PerfumerCeline Ripert, Linda Pilkington
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#26,079
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAbsolu Aventus 2023Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFormosa opens with a tart flash of citron and bergamot, paired with a subtle bite of black currant and aromatic cardamom. Within minutes, the sharp citrus softens into a green tea leaf core sweetened by apricot-tinged osmanthus flower and clean freesia. The scent settles into a dry woody foundation of cedar and sandal…
Reviews →Absolu Aventus 2023 by Creed takes the famous smoky pineapple DNA and steeps it in dark, cozy spices. The first spray brings a sharp kick of tart grapefruit, juicy bergamot, and black currant, layered over warm nutmeg and fiery cloves. As the bright citrus settles down, a rich heart of fresh ginger, cinnamon, and subt…
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, Formosa or Absolu Aventus 2023?
Absolu Aventus 2023 takes 4 of 5 categories. Formosa is rated 3.80/5 from 20 votes; Absolu Aventus 2023 is rated 4.38/5 from 2,600 votes. Choose Formosa for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Absolu Aventus 2023 for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Formosa or Absolu Aventus 2023?
Absolu Aventus 2023 lasts longest (Absolu Aventus 2023 71/100, Formosa 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Formosa or Absolu Aventus 2023?
Absolu Aventus 2023 projects furthest (Absolu Aventus 2023 57/100, Formosa 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Formosa and Absolu Aventus 2023 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Citron, Cardamom and Black Currant.
Is Formosa or Absolu Aventus 2023 better for summer or winter?
Formosa suits daytime wear; Absolu Aventus 2023 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Formosa and Absolu Aventus 2023?
Formosa has top notes of Bergamot, Citron, Cardamom and Black Currant, heart notes of Green Tea, Osmanthus and Freesia, a base of Tea Leaf, Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk. Absolu Aventus 2023 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Black Currant, heart notes of Ginger, Cinnamon, Citron and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Ambroxan.
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