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Fresco Absolute vs Dance Among The Lace

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

Updated 140 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dance Among The Lace takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Fresco Absolute

    Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Dance Among The Lace

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.

Fresco Absolute1/5
Dance Among The Lace4/5
Ratings & consensus
Dance Among The Lace
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Dance Among The Lace
Sillage & projection
Dance Among The Lace
Value for money
Fresco Absolute
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Dance Among The Lace

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Fresco AbsoluteVictor
Dance Among The LaceMiller Harris
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.94/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 47%Had 28%Want 25%
3.79/ 5 · 122 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
Category winnerDance Among The LaceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
22%Love
56%Like
17%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

26%Love
43%Like
17%Ok
9%Dislike
4%Hate

122 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity54
〰 Sillage40
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityDance Among The Lace

SillageDance Among The Lace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value64
¤ Price value48
Category winnerFresco AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
green83%
woody65%
fresh spicy48%
earthy30%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
green77%
woody69%
earthy61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
MintLemon VerbenaCardamom
Heart
ThymePalisander RosewoodOakmossFig Leaf
Base
VetiverMuskCashmere Wood
Top
Lemon VerbenaLimeMintRed BerriesCardamom
Heart
BergamotBourbon GeraniumFennelBlack CurrantAngelica
Base
VetiverMossMuskMyrhhSandalwood
InformationalShared notesMint, Lemon Verbena, Cardamom and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring33
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night13
Spring75
Summer100
Fall11
Winter9
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men40
Unisex50
Women10
Men13
Unisex52
Women35
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,599

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#34,722

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDance Among The LaceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fresco Absolute by Victor is a woody aromatic cologne that pairs bright herbal notes with a quiet base of cashmere wood. First launched in 1995, it relies on crisp green notes to make a clean impression. It suits a relaxed wardrobe during spring and summer mornings when you want a simple scent.

Reviews →

Dance Among The Lace opens with an immediate burst of crushed mint and lime, mimicking the zesty coldness of a freshly poured mojito on a humid afternoon. Miller Harris captures the damp, green atmosphere of an overgrown British garden after a sudden downpour, letting the sharp citrus soften into a bitter fennel and g…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fresco Absolute or Dance Among The Lace?

Dance Among The Lace takes 4 of 5 categories. Fresco Absolute is rated 3.94/5 from 18 votes; Dance Among The Lace is rated 3.79/5 from 122 votes. Choose Fresco Absolute for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Dance Among The Lace for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Fresco Absolute or Dance Among The Lace?

Dance Among The Lace lasts longest (Dance Among The Lace 61/100, Fresco Absolute 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fresco Absolute or Dance Among The Lace?

Dance Among The Lace projects furthest (Dance Among The Lace 58/100, Fresco Absolute 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fresco Absolute and Dance Among The Lace smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Lemon Verbena, Cardamom and Vetiver.

Is Fresco Absolute or Dance Among The Lace better for summer or winter?

Fresco Absolute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fresco Absolute and Dance Among The Lace?

Fresco Absolute has top notes of Mint, Lemon Verbena and Cardamom, heart notes of Thyme, Palisander Rosewood, Oakmoss and Fig Leaf, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Cashmere Wood. Dance Among The Lace has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Lime, Mint and Red Berries, heart notes of Bergamot, Bourbon Geranium, Fennel and Black Currant, a base of Vetiver, Moss, Musk and Myrhh.

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