Homem Absoluto vs Posto 12
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Homem Absoluto takes 3 of 4 categories.
Homem AbsolutoChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Posto 12Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Homem Absoluto3/4
Posto 121/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Homem Absoluto
- Sillage & projection
- Posto 12
- 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 AbsolutoNaturaPosto 12L'Eau de RiôWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 99 votes
Have 60%Had 2%Want 37%
4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
38%Like
15%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
99 votes
33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHomem Absoluto
SillagePosto 12
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHomem AbsolutoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
lavender77%
fruity69%
fresh61%
citrus100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
fresh spicy70%
fruity60%
sweet50%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GingerLemonBergamotApplePineappleRosemaryMandarin OrangeRhubarb
Heart
LavenderVioletBlack PepperGeraniumSageNutmeg
Base
AmberSandalwoodPatchouliLeatherOlibanumLabdanum
Top
BergamotLemonPineapple
Heart
Rosemary
Base
Woody Notes
InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Pineapple and Rosemary. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring98
Summer100
Fall0
Winter18
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer100
Fall25
Winter0
Day100
Night25
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#30,674
PerfumerVerônica Kato
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#58,693
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerHomem AbsolutoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNatura 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 …
Reviews →Posto 12 opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and sour lemon that instantly clears the air. Sweet pineapple quickly filters through the top notes, adding a juicy tropical accent without turning overly sugary. As the bright citrus mellows out, herbal rosemary settles into the heart to give the fragrance a crisp, aromat…
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, Homem Absoluto or Posto 12?
Homem Absoluto takes 3 of 4 categories. Homem Absoluto is rated 4.22/5 from 99 votes; Posto 12 is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Homem Absoluto for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Posto 12 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Homem Absoluto or Posto 12?
Homem Absoluto lasts longest (Homem Absoluto 63/100, Posto 12 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Homem Absoluto or Posto 12?
Projection is very close: Posto 12 50/100, Homem Absoluto 49/100 for sillage.
Do Homem Absoluto and Posto 12 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Pineapple and Rosemary.
Is Homem Absoluto or Posto 12 better for summer or winter?
Posto 12 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Homem Absoluto and Posto 12?
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. Posto 12 has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Pineapple, heart notes of Rosemary, a base of Woody Notes.
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