Higher vs Absolute Ego
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Absolute Ego takes 3 of 4 categories.
HigherChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Absolute EgoChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Higher1/4
Absolute Ego3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Absolute Ego
- Sillage & projection
- Absolute Ego
- Value for money
- Absolute Ego
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Higher
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
HigherDiorAbsolute EgoCIEL ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 1,428 votes
Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%
4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 25%Had 42%Want 33%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
48%Like
5%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
1,428 votes
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAbsolute Ego
SillageAbsolute Ego
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAbsolute EgoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
fruity84%
woody77%
sweet69%
green61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
citrus80%
mossy70%
marine60%
warm spicy50%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PearBasilLemonPeach
Heart
CypressRosemaryPepperCardamom
Base
MuskCedar
Top20-30 mins
BergamotSea NotesPearCardamom
Heart2-4 hrs
RosemaryCorianderGeraniumPepper
Base6-8+ hrs
OakmossAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesPear, Rosemary, Pepper and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Absolute Ego, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter19
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
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#2,204
PerfumerOlivier Gillotin, Olivier Pescheux
Launched2001
Reviews128
Overall rank#54,419
PerfumerMaarten K.J. Shoute
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerHigherHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHigher by Dior is a crisp, bright aromatic cologne built around an unusual frozen fruit profile. It kicks off with an invigorating burst of chilled green pear, juicy peach, and crushed garden basil, delivering an immediate splash of clean, botanical energy. As the initial sweetness softens, green cypress, aromatic ros…
Reviews →Absolute Ego by CIEL Parfum delivers a sharp, revitalizing splash of salty sea air paired with bright bergamot and sweet orchard pear. The cardamom hits immediately. It cuts through the maritime mist with a dry, peppery spark before giving way to crisp garden herbs. Rosemary and geranium bring a sharp green cleanlines…
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, Higher or Absolute Ego?
Absolute Ego takes 3 of 4 categories. Higher is rated 4.13/5 from 1,428 votes; Absolute Ego is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Higher for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Absolute Ego for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Higher or Absolute Ego?
Absolute Ego lasts longest (Absolute Ego 80/100, Higher 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Higher or Absolute Ego?
Absolute Ego projects furthest (Absolute Ego 63/100, Higher 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Higher and Absolute Ego smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pear, Rosemary, Pepper and Cardamom.
Is Higher or Absolute Ego better for summer or winter?
Absolute Ego suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Higher and Absolute Ego?
Higher has top notes of Pear, Basil, Lemon and Peach, heart notes of Cypress, Rosemary, Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Musk and Cedar. Absolute Ego has top notes of Bergamot, Sea Notes, Pear and Cardamom, heart notes of Rosemary, Coriander, Geranium and Pepper, a base of Oakmoss, Amber and Musk.
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