Fragrance comparison

Homme Absolu vs Rose Absolute

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

Homme Absolu

CEVI

5.001 votes

Rank #41,165 IrisLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Rose Absolute

Anne Klein

4.4323 votes

Rank #18,639 RoseSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Homme Absolu
Choose it for a iris and lavender character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Rose Absolute
Choose it for a rose and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Homme Absolu2/4

Rose Absolute2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Homme AbsoluCEVI

Rose AbsoluteAnne Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

4.43/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 30%

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

57%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityHomme Absolu

SillageHomme Absolu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value82

Category winnerRose AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

lavender92%

woody84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

rose100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

floral77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both powdery 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

BergamotPear

Heart

Rose OilFreesiaIris

Base

VanillaMuskPralineSandalwood

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

Spring79

Summer64

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#18,639

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerRose AbsoluteHigher 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…

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Rose Absolute by Anne Klein wears like a modern sweet rose with a bright citrus and pear opening, then a floral heart that feels rosy, musky, and softly powdery. Reviewers often describe it as fresh, fruity, and easy to enjoy, with enough vanilla, praline, and sandalwood warmth to keep it from feeling too sharp. It su…

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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, Homme Absolu or Rose Absolute?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Homme Absolu is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Rose Absolute is rated 4.43/5 from 23 votes. Choose Homme Absolu for a iris and lavender character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Rose Absolute for a rose and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Homme Absolu or Rose Absolute?

Homme Absolu lasts longest (Homme Absolu 100/100, Rose Absolute 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Homme Absolu or Rose Absolute?

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

Do Homme Absolu and Rose Absolute smell similar?

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

Is Homme Absolu or Rose Absolute better for summer or winter?

Homme Absolu suits evening wear; Rose Absolute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Homme Absolu and Rose Absolute?

Homme Absolu has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Cedar and Pear, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. Rose Absolute has top notes of Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Rose Oil, Freesia and Iris, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Praline and Sandalwood.