Fragrance comparison

Homem Absoluto vs Marrone

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 100 ratings analysed

Homem Absoluto

Natura

4.2299 votes

Rank #27,389 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

Marrone

Varzi Artisanal Perfume

4.001 votes

Rank #61,594 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Homem Absoluto
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Marrone
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Homem Absoluto2/4

Marrone2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Marrone
Sillage & projection: Marrone
Value for money: Homem Absoluto
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

MarroneVarzi Artisanal Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 60%Had 2%Want 37%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMarrone

SillageMarrone

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value50

Category winnerHomem AbsolutoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

woody100%

patchouli86%

warm spicy72%

balsamic58%

powdery44%

earthy30%

Scent match12%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerLemonBergamotApplePineappleRosemaryMandarin OrangeRhubarb

Heart

LavenderVioletBlack PepperGeraniumSageNutmeg

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliLeatherOlibanumLabdanum

Top15-20 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

OlibanumAmber

Base6-9+ hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Marrone, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer100

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day45

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 33%Casual 30%Work 21%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,389

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,594

PerfumerBernardo Vecoli, Ignazio Presutti, Leopoldo Jilani

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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Varzi Artisanal Perfume Marrone cuts straight through the noise with a bold, earthy personality. The scent starts with a momentary flash of bergamot before diving straight into resinous olibanum and golden amber. It feels grounding and rustic. You get thick cedar undertones, deep patchouli, and worn leather that feels…

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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 Marrone?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Homem Absoluto is rated 4.22/5 from 99 votes; Marrone is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Homem Absoluto for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Marrone for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Homem Absoluto or Marrone?

Marrone lasts longest (Marrone 80/100, Homem Absoluto 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Homem Absoluto or Marrone?

Marrone projects furthest (Marrone 75/100, Homem Absoluto 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Homem Absoluto and Marrone smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

Is Homem Absoluto or Marrone better for summer or winter?

Marrone suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Homem Absoluto and Marrone?

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. Marrone has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Olibanum and Amber, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Leather.