Fragrance comparison

Jamael vs Rose Absolue

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 41 ratings analysed

Jamael

Asgharali

4.205 votes

Rank #57,776 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Rose Absolue

Tauer Perfumes

4.3936 votes

Rank #20,921 AmberRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Jamael
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Rose Absolue
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Jamael2/4

Rose Absolue2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JamaelAsgharali

Rose AbsolueTauer Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 23%Had 8%Want 69%

4.39/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

58%Love

31%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityRose Absolue

SillageJamael

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value45

Category winnerJamaelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy86%

citrus72%

floral58%

fresh44%

powdery30%

amber100%

rose92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Spicy NotesCitruses

Heart

Floral Notes

Base

SandalwoodWoody Notes

Top

Fruity NotesCitrusesSpicy Notes

Heart

RoseFloral Notes

Base

AmberAmbergrisWoody NotesResinsBenzoin

InformationalShared notesSpicy Notes, Citruses, Floral Notes and Woody Notes. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring65

Summer18

Fall100

Winter88

Day85

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men5

Unisex63

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,776

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,921

PerfumerAndy Tauer

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerRose AbsolueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jamael reads as a woody, warm-spicy scent with a citrus lift at the top and a softer floral layer underneath. As it settles, sandalwood and dry woods take over, giving it a smooth, slightly powdery finish. It looks best suited to someone who wants an easy unisex woody fragrance with some spice and freshness rather tha…

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Rose Absolue opens with a burst of citrus and tart red fruit that quickly settles into a rich rose core. Andy Tauer anchors the floral heart with warm resins, dry woody notes, and ambergris. It wears best during cool autumn evenings when the crisp air cuts through the sweet syrup. The scent stays rich without turning …

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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, Jamael or Rose Absolue?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Jamael is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Rose Absolue is rated 4.39/5 from 36 votes. Choose Jamael for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Rose Absolue for a amber and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jamael or Rose Absolue?

They last about the same: Rose Absolue 82/100, Jamael 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Jamael or Rose Absolue?

Jamael projects furthest (Jamael 75/100, Rose Absolue 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jamael and Rose Absolue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Spicy Notes, Citruses, Floral Notes and Woody Notes.

Is Jamael or Rose Absolue better for summer or winter?

Jamael suits day or night wear; Rose Absolue suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jamael and Rose Absolue?

Jamael has top notes of Spicy Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Sandalwood and Woody Notes. Rose Absolue has top notes of Fruity Notes, Citruses and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Rose and Floral Notes, a base of Amber, Ambergris, Woody Notes and Resins.