Fragrance comparison

Hivernale vs Absolu Aventus 2023

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 2,618 ratings analysed

Hivernale

House of Hautt

3.6118 votes

Rank #55,902 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Absolu Aventus 2023

Creed

4.382,600 votes

Rank #23,101 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolu Aventus 2023 takes 5 of 6 categories.

Hivernale
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Absolu Aventus 2023
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Hivernale1/6

Absolu Aventus 20235/6

Ratings & consensus: Absolu Aventus 2023
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Absolu Aventus 2023
Sillage & projection: Absolu Aventus 2023
Value for money: Hivernale
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Absolu Aventus 2023
Fragranxe ranking: Absolu Aventus 2023

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HivernaleHouse of Hautt

Absolu Aventus 2023Creed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 73%Had 10%Want 17%

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 hate

28%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

6%Hate

18 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAbsolu Aventus 2023

SillageAbsolu Aventus 2023

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value16

Category winnerHivernaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber90%

aromatic80%

musky70%

earthy60%

soft spicy50%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

CardamomFennel

Base6-8 hrs

AmbroxanVetiverCedarPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotPink PepperBlack CurrantPineappleNutmegCloves

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerCinnamonCitronCardamomRose

Base8-10+ hrs

PatchouliVetiverOakmossAmbroxanMuskSandalwoodTonkaEvernyl

Category winnerAbsolu Aventus 2023Longest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall64

Winter36

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter95

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex38

Women0

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 21%Party 10%

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

Date 36%Party 27%Work 20%Casual 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,902

PerfumerCarmita Magalhães, Gabriel Hautt

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,101

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbsolu Aventus 2023Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Hautt Hivernale delivers a cool, aromatic breeze that quickly settles into clean woods. A crisp burst of pink pepper leads the charge before spicy cardamom and herbal fennel give the heart an anise-tinged freshness. The base relies on dry cedar, earthy vetiver, and a warm wash of ambroxan to anchor the scent …

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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…

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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, Hivernale or Absolu Aventus 2023?

Absolu Aventus 2023 takes 5 of 6 categories. Hivernale is rated 3.61/5 from 18 votes; Absolu Aventus 2023 is rated 4.38/5 from 2,600 votes. Choose Hivernale for a woody and amber 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, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hivernale or Absolu Aventus 2023?

Absolu Aventus 2023 lasts longest (Absolu Aventus 2023 71/100, Hivernale 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hivernale or Absolu Aventus 2023?

Absolu Aventus 2023 projects furthest (Absolu Aventus 2023 57/100, Hivernale 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hivernale and Absolu Aventus 2023 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Ambroxan and Vetiver.

Is Hivernale or Absolu Aventus 2023 better for summer or winter?

Hivernale suits daytime wear; Absolu Aventus 2023 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hivernale and Absolu Aventus 2023?

Hivernale has top notes of Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cardamom and Fennel, a base of Ambroxan, Vetiver, Cedar and Patchouli. 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.