Fragrance comparison

Il Rose vs Absolu Aventus 2023

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 2,603 ratings analysed

Il Rose

ILMIN Parfums

3.333 votes

Rank #61,834 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Absolu Aventus 2023

Creed

4.382,600 votes

Rank #23,127 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolu Aventus 2023 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Il Rose
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Absolu Aventus 2023
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Il Rose1/4

Absolu Aventus 20233/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Absolu Aventus 2023
Sillage & projection: Absolu Aventus 2023
Value for money: Il Rose
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Absolu Aventus 2023

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Il RoseILMIN Parfums

Absolu Aventus 2023Creed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%

4.38/ 5 · 2,600 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

66%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

4%Hate

2,600 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAbsolu Aventus 2023

SillageAbsolu Aventus 2023

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value16

Category winnerIl RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

citrus77%

mossy69%

musky61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Grapefruit

Heart

RoseMarigoldCardamom

Base

PatchouliOakmossMusk

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotPink PepperBlack CurrantPineappleNutmegCloves

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerCinnamonCitronCardamomRose

Base8-10+ hrs

PatchouliVetiverOakmossAmbroxanMuskSandalwoodTonkaEvernyl

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Rose, Cardamom and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Absolu Aventus 2023, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter95

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

Date 36%Party 27%Work 20%Casual 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,127

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbsolu Aventus 2023Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Il Rose pairs a bright grapefruit opening with a rose heart that feels spiced, green, and lightly aromatic rather than soft and sugary. As it settles, patchouli, oakmoss, and musk pull it into drier, earthier territory. This reads like a rosier floral with structure and bite. It may suit someone who wants a feminine r…

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Absolu Aventus 2023 by Creed takes the famous smoky pineapple DNA and steeps it in dark, cozy spices. The first spray brings a sharp kick of tart grapefruit, juicy bergamot, and black currant, layered over warm nutmeg and fiery cloves. As the bright citrus settles down, a rich heart of fresh ginger, cinnamon, and subt…

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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, Il Rose or Absolu Aventus 2023?

Absolu Aventus 2023 takes 3 of 4 categories. Il Rose is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Absolu Aventus 2023 is rated 4.38/5 from 2,600 votes. Choose Il Rose for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Absolu Aventus 2023 for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Il Rose or Absolu Aventus 2023?

Absolu Aventus 2023 lasts longest (Absolu Aventus 2023 71/100, Il Rose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Il Rose or Absolu Aventus 2023?

Absolu Aventus 2023 projects furthest (Absolu Aventus 2023 57/100, Il Rose 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Il Rose and Absolu Aventus 2023 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Rose, Cardamom and Patchouli.

Is Il Rose or Absolu Aventus 2023 better for summer or winter?

Absolu Aventus 2023 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Il Rose and Absolu Aventus 2023?

Il Rose has top notes of Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Marigold and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss and Musk. Absolu Aventus 2023 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Black Currant, heart notes of Ginger, Cinnamon, Citron and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Ambroxan.