Fragrance comparison

Homem Absoluto vs Hot! Fragrances Grey

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 102 ratings analysed

Homem Absoluto

Natura

4.2299 votes

Rank #27,912 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Hot! Fragrances Grey

Ulric de Varens

3.673 votes

Rank #63,436 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hot! Fragrances Grey takes 2 of 3 categories.

Homem Absoluto
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Hot! Fragrances Grey
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Homem Absoluto1/3

Hot! Fragrances Grey2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hot! Fragrances Grey
Sillage & projection: Hot! Fragrances Grey
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Homem Absoluto

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Homem AbsolutoNatura

Hot! Fragrances GreyUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 60%Had 2%Want 37%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

38%Like

15%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

99 votes

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityHot! Fragrances Grey

SillageHot! Fragrances Grey

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerLemonBergamotApplePineappleRosemaryMandarin OrangeRhubarb

Heart

LavenderVioletBlack PepperGeraniumSageNutmeg

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliLeatherOlibanumLabdanum

Top15-30 mins

LavenderPineappleWormwood

Heart2-4 hrs

AppleFreesiaCorianderGeranium

Base5-7 hrs

White MuskAmberTonka BeanLabdanumMoss

InformationalShared notesApple, Pineapple, Lavender and Geranium. Durations are only published for Hot! Fragrances Grey, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer100

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 33%Party 14%Date 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,912

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,436

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHomem AbsolutoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Natura Homem Absoluto is a woody aromatic fragrance launched in 2025. It opens with vibrant citrus and ginger, settling into a heart of lavender, black pepper, and geranium. The base is dense and resinous with leather, olibanum, and amber, creating a masculine scent profile ideal for evening wear or special occasions …

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Hot! Fragrances Grey by Ulric de Varens lands on the skin with an unapologetic kick. Three sprays deliver instant energy. The first blast brings sharp alcohol, but that solvent bite evaporates within two minutes. Then, tangy pineapple and bitter wormwood surge forward alongside clean French lavender. The scent feels b…

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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, Homem Absoluto or Hot! Fragrances Grey?

Hot! Fragrances Grey takes 2 of 3 categories. Homem Absoluto is rated 4.22/5 from 99 votes; Hot! Fragrances Grey is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Homem Absoluto for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Hot! Fragrances Grey for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Homem Absoluto or Hot! Fragrances Grey?

Hot! Fragrances Grey lasts longest (Hot! Fragrances Grey 73/100, Homem Absoluto 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Homem Absoluto or Hot! Fragrances Grey?

Hot! Fragrances Grey projects furthest (Hot! Fragrances Grey 58/100, Homem Absoluto 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Homem Absoluto and Hot! Fragrances Grey smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and fruity accords. Common notes include Apple, Pineapple, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Homem Absoluto or Hot! Fragrances Grey better for summer or winter?

Hot! Fragrances Grey suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Homem Absoluto and Hot! Fragrances Grey?

Homem Absoluto has top notes of Ginger, Lemon, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Lavender, Violet, Black Pepper and Geranium, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Leather. Hot! Fragrances Grey has top notes of Lavender, Pineapple and Wormwood, heart notes of Apple, Freesia, Coriander and Geranium, a base of White Musk, Amber, Tonka Bean and Labdanum.