Fragrance comparison

Homme Absolu vs Kriska Freedom

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 87 ratings analysed

3 wins

Homme Absolu

CEVI

5.001 votes

Rank #41,165 IrisLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Kriska Freedom

Natura

4.0786 votes

Rank #30,543 VanillaFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Homme Absolu takes 3 of 4 categories.

Homme Absolu
Choose it for a iris and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Kriska Freedom
Choose it for a vanilla and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Homme Absolu3/4

Kriska Freedom1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Homme Absolu
Sillage & projection: Homme Absolu
Value for money: Homme Absolu
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kriska Freedom

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Homme AbsoluCEVI

Kriska FreedomNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

4.07/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 37%Had 40%Want 23%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

30%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

86 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityHomme Absolu

SillageHomme Absolu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value67

Category winnerHomme AbsoluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

lavender92%

woody84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

vanilla100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

floral69%

woody61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-25 mins

LavenderBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisCedarPear

Base7-10+ hrs

VanillaSandalwoodMusk

Top

Black CurrantPink GrapefruitBergamotNutmegSicilian LemonPear

Heart

Peach BlossomJasmineIrisWhite Cedar Extract

Base

VanillaTonka BeanAmberSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Pear and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Homme Absolu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 38%Party 24%Work 22%Casual 17%

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#30,543

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKriska FreedomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CEVI Homme Absolu delivers a rich, dark cosmetic iris profile supported by crisp bergamot, creamy sandalwood, and warm vanilla. The composition opens with a brief prickle of herbal lavender before quickly melting into a dense, velvety core of powdery orris and sweet stewed pear. Cedar provides a clean wooden spine tha…

Reviews →

Kriska Freedom by Natura is a floral woody musk that leans into bright citrus and black currant. It feels light enough for daytime wear in the office or casual weekend outings. The fragrance relies on a soft base of vanilla and tonka bean, providing a balanced, accessible profile for those seeking a daily signature sc…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Homme Absolu or Kriska Freedom?

Homme Absolu takes 3 of 4 categories. Homme Absolu is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Kriska Freedom is rated 4.07/5 from 86 votes. Choose Homme Absolu for a iris and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Kriska Freedom for a vanilla and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Homme Absolu or Kriska Freedom?

Homme Absolu lasts longest (Homme Absolu 100/100, Kriska Freedom 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Homme Absolu or Kriska Freedom?

Homme Absolu projects furthest (Homme Absolu 100/100, Kriska Freedom 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Homme Absolu and Kriska Freedom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Pear and Vanilla.

Is Homme Absolu or Kriska Freedom better for summer or winter?

Homme Absolu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Homme Absolu and Kriska Freedom?

Homme Absolu has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Cedar and Pear, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. Kriska Freedom has top notes of Black Currant, Pink Grapefruit, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Peach Blossom, Jasmine, Iris and White Cedar Extract, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber and Sandalwood.