Fragrance comparison

J'Adore Absolu vs Amore Proibito

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,048 ratings analysed

J'Adore Absolu

Dior · 2018

4.031,039 votes

Rank #3,311 White FloralFloral

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60%scent match

Closely related

Amore Proibito

Simone Cosac Profumi

3.569 votes

Rank #56,618 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

J'Adore Absolu
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Amore Proibito
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

J'Adore Absolu2/4

Amore Proibito2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amore Proibito
Sillage & projection: Amore Proibito
Value for money: J'Adore Absolu
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: J'Adore Absolu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

J'Adore AbsoluDior

Amore ProibitoSimone Cosac Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 1,039 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

32%Like

11%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

1,039 votes

44%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

22%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityAmore Proibito

SillageAmore Proibito

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value31

Category winnerJ'Adore AbsoluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral83%

tuberose65%

citrus48%

rose30%

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

woody61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both white floral, floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Jasmine SambacMagnolia

Heart

JasmineIndian TuberoseMay Rose

Base

Orange Blossom

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotPearViolet Leaf

Heart

MagnoliaTuberoseJasmine SambacOrange BlossomTiare Flower

Base

HeliotropeCashmeranSandalwoodBenzoinVanilla

InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac, Magnolia, Indian Tuberose and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter55

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer60

Fall40

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex2

Women96

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,311

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2018

Reviews66

Overall rank#56,618

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJ'Adore AbsoluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior J'Adore Absolu reimagines the classic golden bottle by stripping away the watery melon and crisp pear of the original, replacing them with a warm, sun-drenched floral nectar. The first spray surrounds you with sweet Jasmine Sambac and dewy Magnolia, smelling like a stroll through a sunlit flower market on a balmy…

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Amore Proibito is a bright white floral built around citrus, tuberose, and a soft creamy base. It opens with mandarin, bergamot, pear, and violet leaf, then moves into a lush bouquet of tuberose, jasmine sambac, orange blossom, magnolia, and tiare. As it settles, vanilla, benzoin, sandalwood, heliotrope, and cashmeran…

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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, J'Adore Absolu or Amore Proibito?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. J'Adore Absolu is rated 4.03/5 from 1,039 votes; Amore Proibito is rated 3.56/5 from 9 votes. Choose J'Adore Absolu for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Amore Proibito for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, J'Adore Absolu or Amore Proibito?

Amore Proibito lasts longest (Amore Proibito 80/100, J'Adore Absolu 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, J'Adore Absolu or Amore Proibito?

Amore Proibito projects furthest (Amore Proibito 75/100, J'Adore Absolu 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do J'Adore Absolu and Amore Proibito smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Magnolia, Indian Tuberose and Orange Blossom.

Is J'Adore Absolu or Amore Proibito better for summer or winter?

Amore Proibito suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in J'Adore Absolu and Amore Proibito?

J'Adore Absolu has top notes of Jasmine Sambac and Magnolia, heart notes of Jasmine, Indian Tuberose and May Rose, a base of Orange Blossom. Amore Proibito has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Pear and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Magnolia, Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac and Orange Blossom, a base of Heliotrope, Cashmeran, Sandalwood and Benzoin.