Homem Absoluto vs Violet Ends
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
19%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Violet Ends takes 4 of 7 categories.
Homem AbsolutoChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.
Violet EndsChoose it for a leather and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Homem Absoluto3/7
Violet Ends4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Homem Absoluto
- Community sentiment
- Homem Absoluto
- Longevity
- Violet Ends
- Sillage & projection
- Violet Ends
- Value for money
- Homem Absoluto
- Versatility
- Violet Ends
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Violet Ends
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Homem AbsolutoNaturaViolet EndsBoy SmellsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 99 votes
Have 60%Had 2%Want 37%
3.89/ 5 · 277 votes
Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%
Category winnerHomem AbsolutoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
38%Like
15%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
99 votes
40%Love
27%Like
17%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate
277 votes
Category winnerHomem AbsolutoMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityViolet Ends
SillageViolet Ends
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%
leather100%
violet92%
tobacco84%
green77%
powdery69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match19%Clearly different · both 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
VioletRhubarbBlack PepperBergamot
Heart
TobaccoBlack TeaIrisOlibanum
Base
LeatherBirchPapyrus
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rhubarb, Violet and Black Pepper. 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
Summer36
Fall100
Winter82
Day65
Night100
Category winnerViolet EndsMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,466
PerfumerVerônica Kato
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#5,216
PerfumerJérôme Epinette
Launched—
Reviews67
Category winnerViolet EndsHigher 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 →Boy Smells Violet Ends opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and tart rhubarb before settling into smoky leather and dark tobacco. Jérôme Epinette contrasts delicate violet petals with harsh birch and papyrus to create a moody, dry scent profile. It wears best during crisp fall evenings, giving off an atmospheric, …
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 Violet Ends?
Violet Ends takes 4 of 7 categories. Homem Absoluto is rated 4.22/5 from 99 votes; Violet Ends is rated 3.89/5 from 277 votes. Choose Homem Absoluto for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer. Choose Violet Ends for a leather and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Homem Absoluto or Violet Ends?
They last about the same: Violet Ends 64/100, Homem Absoluto 63/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Homem Absoluto or Violet Ends?
Projection is very close: Violet Ends 51/100, Homem Absoluto 49/100 for sillage.
Do Homem Absoluto and Violet Ends smell similar?
Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rhubarb, Violet and Black Pepper.
Is Homem Absoluto or Violet Ends better for summer or winter?
For summer, Homem Absoluto is the stronger pick. For winter, Violet Ends is the stronger pick. Violet Ends suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Homem Absoluto and Violet Ends?
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. Violet Ends has top notes of Violet, Rhubarb, Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco, Black Tea, Iris and Olibanum, a base of Leather, Birch and Papyrus.
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