Fragrance comparison

J'Adore Absolu vs BV Secret

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,048 ratings analysed

3 wins

J'Adore Absolu

Dior · 2018

4.031,039 votes

Rank #3,311 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

BV Secret

Bottega Verde

4.119 votes

Rank #39,673 HoneyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

J'Adore Absolu takes 3 of 3 categories.

J'Adore Absolu
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
BV Secret
Choose it for a honey and vanilla character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

J'Adore Absolu3/3

BV Secret0/3

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

BV SecretBottega Verde

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 1,039 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 24%Had 14%Want 62%

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

11%Love

89%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%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

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityJ'Adore Absolu

SillageJ'Adore Absolu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral83%

tuberose65%

citrus48%

rose30%

honey100%

vanilla90%

white floral80%

sweet70%

floral60%

citrus50%

Scent match42%Some overlap · 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

OrangeBergamot

Heart

Jasmine SambacMagnoliaOrange Blossom

Base

HoneyMadagascar VanillaMusk

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–

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex2

Women96

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,311

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2018

Reviews66

Overall rank#39,673

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Bottega Verde BV Secret opens with a brisk splash of orange and bitter bergamot before shifting into a sweet floral heart. Jasmine sambac, magnolia, and orange blossom form a creamy floral core that quickly coats the skin. As the initial brightness settles, thick honey and warm Madagascar vanilla take over, backed by …

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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 BV Secret?

J'Adore Absolu takes 3 of 3 categories. J'Adore Absolu is rated 4.03/5 from 1,039 votes; BV Secret is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes. Choose J'Adore Absolu for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose BV Secret for a honey and vanilla character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, J'Adore Absolu or BV Secret?

J'Adore Absolu lasts longest (J'Adore Absolu 70/100, BV Secret 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, J'Adore Absolu or BV Secret?

J'Adore Absolu projects furthest (J'Adore Absolu 64/100, BV Secret 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do J'Adore Absolu and BV Secret smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Magnolia and Orange Blossom.

Is J'Adore Absolu or BV Secret better for summer or winter?

BV Secret suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in J'Adore Absolu and BV Secret?

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. BV Secret has top notes of Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Magnolia and Orange Blossom, a base of Honey, Madagascar Vanilla and Musk.