It Factor vs Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
It FactorChoose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
AbsoluteChoose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
It Factor2/4
Absolute2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Absolute
- Sillage & projection
- Absolute
- Value for money
- It Factor
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- It Factor
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
It FactorDossierAbsoluteAsghar Adam AliWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 46%Had 4%Want 50%
4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
35%Like
13%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
55 votes
67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAbsolute
SillageAbsolute
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIt FactorBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
warm spicy92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
amber69%
woody61%
woody100%
smoky92%
warm spicy84%
leather77%
aromatic69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
CardamomGinger
Heart2-3 hrs
IncenseVioletMusk
Base6-8 hrs
Tonka BeanVanillaBrown sugarSandalwood
Top
Pink PepperLavenderCorianderCardamomSaffronBergamotMandarinOrange
Heart
LeatherIncenseVioletOrange BlossomBrown sugarPineappleCashmeranJasmine
Base
Guaiac WoodOudPatchouliSandalwoodLabdanumBenzoinAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Incense, Violet and Musk. Durations are only published for It Factor, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring24
Summer17
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night89
Spring33
Summer0
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,187
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#47,154
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIt FactorHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOpens with a lively spark of crushed cardamom pods and freshly grated ginger that cuts through the air like a warm mug of spiced chai. As the opening heat settles, a gentle layer of smoky incense mingles with powdery violet and clean musk, softening the initial zing. The real comfort lands in the base, where carameliz…
Reviews →Absolute is a smoky, woody leather fragrance with a bright citrus and spice opening, then a darker heart of incense, violet, cashmeran and sweetened leather. It starts lively, but the overall character leans warm, resinous and textured. The wear looks best suited to people who enjoy bold woody scents with some sweetne…
Reviews →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, It Factor or Absolute?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. It Factor is rated 4.02/5 from 55 votes; Absolute is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose It Factor for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Absolute for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, It Factor or Absolute?
Absolute lasts longest (Absolute 87/100, It Factor 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, It Factor or Absolute?
Absolute projects furthest (Absolute 75/100, It Factor 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do It Factor and Absolute smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Incense, Violet and Musk.
Is It Factor or Absolute better for summer or winter?
It Factor suits daytime wear; Absolute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in It Factor and Absolute?
It Factor has top notes of Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Incense, Violet and Musk, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Brown sugar and Sandalwood. Absolute has top notes of Pink Pepper, Lavender, Coriander and Cardamom, heart notes of Leather, Incense, Violet and Orange Blossom, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oud, Patchouli and Sandalwood.
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