Fragrance comparison

Hymba vs Rose Absolue

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 60 ratings analysed

Hymba

Sigilli

4.1724 votes

Rank #38,294 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Rose Absolue

Tauer Perfumes

4.3936 votes

Rank #21,058 AmberRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Absolue takes 3 of 5 categories.

Hymba
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rose Absolue
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Hymba2/5

Rose Absolue3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HymbaSigilli

Rose AbsolueTauer Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 61%

4.39/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%

Category winnerRose AbsolueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

58%Love

31%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityRose Absolue

SillageHymba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value45

Category winnerHymbaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

citrus69%

woody61%

amber100%

rose92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both amber and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MyrtleCitruses

Heart

ResinsVanilla

Base

SandalwoodCedarAmberBirch

Top

Fruity NotesCitrusesSpicy Notes

Heart

RoseFloral Notes

Base

AmberAmbergrisWoody NotesResinsBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Resins and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring65

Summer18

Fall100

Winter88

Day85

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men5

Unisex63

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,294

PerfumerEnrico Buccella

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#21,058

PerfumerAndy Tauer

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerRose AbsolueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hymba opens with bright citrus and myrtle, then quickly settles into a warm resinous heart softened by vanilla. It smells smoky, milky, aromatic, and slightly wild rather than polished. On skin, the woods and amber give it depth while the incense-like resin stays central. It suits someone who enjoys unusual warm fragr…

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Rose Absolue opens with a burst of citrus and tart red fruit that quickly settles into a rich rose core. Andy Tauer anchors the floral heart with warm resins, dry woody notes, and ambergris. It wears best during cool autumn evenings when the crisp air cuts through the sweet syrup. The scent stays rich without turning …

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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, Hymba or Rose Absolue?

Rose Absolue takes 3 of 5 categories. Hymba is rated 4.17/5 from 24 votes; Rose Absolue is rated 4.39/5 from 36 votes. Choose Hymba for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rose Absolue for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hymba or Rose Absolue?

Rose Absolue lasts longest (Rose Absolue 82/100, Hymba 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hymba or Rose Absolue?

Hymba projects furthest (Hymba 79/100, Rose Absolue 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hymba and Rose Absolue smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Resins and Amber.

Is Hymba or Rose Absolue better for summer or winter?

Hymba suits evening wear; Rose Absolue suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hymba and Rose Absolue?

Hymba has top notes of Myrtle and Citruses, heart notes of Resins and Vanilla, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Amber and Birch. Rose Absolue has top notes of Fruity Notes, Citruses and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Rose and Floral Notes, a base of Amber, Ambergris, Woody Notes and Resins.