Fragrance comparison

Homem Absoluto vs VIP (2023)

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 129 ratings analysed

Homem Absoluto

Natura

4.2299 votes

Rank #30,674 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

VIP (2023)

Playboy

3.9730 votes

Rank #28,120 AromaticSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Homem Absoluto
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.
VIP (2023)
Choose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Homem Absoluto3/7

VIP (2023)3/7

Ratings & consensus: Homem Absoluto
Community sentiment: Homem Absoluto
Longevity: Homem Absoluto
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: VIP (2023)
Versatility: VIP (2023)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: VIP (2023)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Homem AbsolutoNatura

VIP (2023)Playboy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 60%Had 2%Want 37%

3.97/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 58%Had 8%Want 34%

Category winnerHomem AbsolutoRating 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

43%Love

33%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

10%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerHomem AbsolutoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityHomem Absoluto

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value86

Category winnerVIP (2023)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

sweet92%

woody84%

amber77%

rum69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerLemonBergamotApplePineappleRosemaryMandarin OrangeRhubarb

Heart

LavenderVioletBlack PepperGeraniumSageNutmeg

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliLeatherOlibanumLabdanum

Top

RumRhubarbBergamot

Heart

Aquatic notesLavenderAppleClary Sage

Base

White ChocolateTonka BeanSandalwoodLabdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apple, Rhubarb and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer100

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Spring61

Summer39

Fall96

Winter100

Day94

Night100

Category winnerVIP (2023)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

Men79

Unisex21

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,674

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,120

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerVIP (2023)Higher 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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Playboy VIP (2023) opens with a boozy splash of rum balanced by tart rhubarb and crisp bergamot. The top notes hit fast and bright before giving way to a fresh heart of lavender, apple, and airy aquatic notes. As it settles onto skin, the composition shifts toward a warm base of white chocolate, tonka bean, labdanum, …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Homem Absoluto or VIP (2023)?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Homem Absoluto is rated 4.22/5 from 99 votes; VIP (2023) is rated 3.97/5 from 30 votes. Choose Homem Absoluto for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer. Choose VIP (2023) for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Homem Absoluto or VIP (2023)?

Homem Absoluto lasts longest (Homem Absoluto 63/100, VIP (2023) 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Homem Absoluto or VIP (2023)?

Projection is very close: Homem Absoluto 49/100, VIP (2023) 49/100 for sillage.

Do Homem Absoluto and VIP (2023) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple, Rhubarb and Lavender.

Is Homem Absoluto or VIP (2023) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Homem Absoluto is the stronger pick. For winter, VIP (2023) is the stronger pick. VIP (2023) suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Homem Absoluto and VIP (2023)?

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. VIP (2023) has top notes of Rum, Rhubarb and Bergamot, heart notes of Aquatic notes, Lavender, Apple and Clary Sage, a base of White Chocolate, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Labdanum.