Fragrance comparison

J'Adore Absolu vs Amplexus

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,041 ratings analysed

J'Adore Absolu

Dior · 2018

4.031,039 votes

Rank #3,311 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Amplexus

Mauro Lorenzi Profumi

5.002 votes

Rank #42,745 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

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 sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Amplexus
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money.

J'Adore Absolu2/4

Amplexus2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amplexus
Sillage & projection: J'Adore Absolu
Value for money: Amplexus
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

AmplexusMauro Lorenzi Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 1,039 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAmplexus

SillageJ'Adore Absolu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAmplexusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral83%

tuberose65%

citrus48%

rose30%

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both white 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

Sweet OrangeGrapefruitNeroli

Heart

Jasmine SambacOrange BlossomMagnoliaYlang Ylang

Base

VanillaSandalwoodTonka BeanCashmeranMusk

InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac, Magnolia 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–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex2

Women96

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,311

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2018

Reviews66

Overall rank#42,745

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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Amplexus opens with bright orange, grapefruit, and neroli, then settles into a creamy white-floral heart over vanilla, sandalwood, tonka, and musk. The overall effect reads citrusy first, then softly sweet, powdery, and woody. It looks suited to someone who enjoys luminous florals with a smooth, comforting base rather…

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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 Amplexus?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. J'Adore Absolu is rated 4.03/5 from 1,039 votes; Amplexus is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose J'Adore Absolu for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Amplexus for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money.

Which lasts longer, J'Adore Absolu or Amplexus?

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

Which projects more, J'Adore Absolu or Amplexus?

J'Adore Absolu projects furthest (J'Adore Absolu 64/100, Amplexus 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do J'Adore Absolu and Amplexus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Magnolia and Orange Blossom.

What are the notes in J'Adore Absolu and Amplexus?

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. Amplexus has top notes of Sweet Orange, Grapefruit and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom, Magnolia and Ylang Ylang, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Cashmeran.