Fragrance comparison

Identite for Men vs Lime Absolue

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 65 ratings analysed

3 wins

Identite for Men

Rene Lezard

4.1119 votes

Rank #35,973 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Lime Absolue

Le Cercle des Parfumeurs Createurs

4.0746 votes

Rank #37,961 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Identite for Men takes 3 of 4 categories.

Identite for Men
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Lime Absolue
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Identite for Men3/4

Lime Absolue1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Identite for MenRene Lezard

Lime AbsolueLe Cercle des Parfumeurs Createurs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 31%Had 15%Want 55%

4.07/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 33%Had 19%Want 48%

Category winnerLime AbsolueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

41%Love

37%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityIdentite for Men

SillageIdentite for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

woody100%

citrus91%

fruity83%

aromatic74%

sweet65%

earthy56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BasilMintJuniperThyme

Heart

FigGrapefruitLimeCedar

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodVetiverLicorice

Top30 to 45 minutes

Lime

Heart2 to 4 hours

FigVetiver

Base3 to 5 hours

Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesFig, Lime, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Lime Absolue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer0

Fall100

Winter80

Day60

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall44

Winter22

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men40

Unisex50

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,973

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#37,961

PerfumerKarine Chevallier

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerIdentite for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Identite for Men opens with a sudden burst of crushed basil, mint, and tart grapefruit. The sharp herbal freshness cuts through the air before settling into a warm heart of green fig and dry cedarwood. As the hours pass, dark tonka bean and smooth sandalwood pull the scent closer to the skin, creating a rich amber-woo…

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Lime Absolue by Le Cercle des Parfumeurs Createurs pairs zesty lime with green fig, earthy vetiver, and smooth sandalwood. Created by perfumer Karine Chevallier, this citrus composition opens with an immediate burst of sharp, refreshing citrus zest. As the tart lime settles, sweet fig fruit and dry vetiver bring a woo…

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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, Identite for Men or Lime Absolue?

Identite for Men takes 3 of 4 categories. Identite for Men is rated 4.11/5 from 19 votes; Lime Absolue is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes. Choose Identite for Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Lime Absolue for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Identite for Men or Lime Absolue?

Identite for Men lasts longest (Identite for Men 73/100, Lime Absolue 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Identite for Men or Lime Absolue?

Identite for Men projects furthest (Identite for Men 72/100, Lime Absolue 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Identite for Men and Lime Absolue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Fig, Lime, Sandalwood and Vetiver.

Is Identite for Men or Lime Absolue better for summer or winter?

Identite for Men suits evening wear; Lime Absolue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Identite for Men and Lime Absolue?

Identite for Men has top notes of Basil, Mint, Juniper and Thyme, heart notes of Fig, Grapefruit, Lime and Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Lime Absolue has top notes of Lime, heart notes of Fig and Vetiver, a base of Sandalwood.