Fragrance comparison

Indifférence vs Absurd

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 24 ratings analysed

3 wins

Indifférence

Tujoué

4.5018 votes

Rank #41,944 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Absurd

Thera Cosméticos

4.676 votes

Rank #43,127 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Indifférence takes 3 of 4 categories.

Indifférence
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Absurd
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Indifférence3/4

Absurd1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IndifférenceTujoué

AbsurdThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 16%Had 8%Want 77%

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

28%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage94

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityIndifférence

SillageIndifférence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAbsurdBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

white floral77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

citrus91%

sweet83%

musky74%

fruity65%

powdery56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearBlood MandarinBenzoinJasmine Sambac

Heart

SandalwoodTurkish RosePatchouliAmber

Base

Tonka BeanOrange BlossomVanilla BeanTolu Balsam

Top

PearBergamotTangerine

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmine SambacNeroli EssenceNeroli

Base

White MuskBourbon VanillaAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesPear, Benzoin, Jasmine Sambac 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

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day60

Night100

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex55

Women9

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,944

PerfumerJorge Lee

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,127

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIndifférenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Indifférence opens with a juicy burst of blood mandarin and ripe pear before settling into a dense base of vanilla bean, tonka bean, and balsamic tolu balsam. Formulated by perfumer Jorge Lee in 2022, this oriental vanilla fragrance balances sweet resinous warmth with sharp white floral notes of jasmine sambac and ora…

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Absurd by Thera Cosméticos opens with a bright, uplifting spray of sweet pear, bergamot, and juicy tangerine. As the initial fruitiness softens, a radiant heart of orange blossom, jasmine sambac, and neroli essence takes center stage, creating a clean white floral profile that feels fresh and modern. The dry down set…

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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, Indifférence or Absurd?

Indifférence takes 3 of 4 categories. Indifférence is rated 4.50/5 from 18 votes; Absurd is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Indifférence for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Absurd for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Indifférence or Absurd?

Indifférence lasts longest (Indifférence 93/100, Absurd 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Indifférence or Absurd?

Indifférence projects furthest (Indifférence 94/100, Absurd 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Indifférence and Absurd smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Pear, Benzoin, Jasmine Sambac and Amber.

Is Indifférence or Absurd better for summer or winter?

Indifférence suits evening wear; Absurd suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Indifférence and Absurd?

Indifférence has top notes of Pear, Blood Mandarin, Benzoin and Jasmine Sambac, heart notes of Sandalwood, Turkish Rose, Patchouli and Amber, a base of Tonka Bean, Orange Blossom, Vanilla Bean and Tolu Balsam. Absurd has top notes of Pear, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac, Neroli Essence and Neroli, a base of White Musk, Bourbon Vanilla, Amber and Benzoin.