Fragrance comparison

Jour d'Hermes Absolu vs Mangoe Khus

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 3,209 ratings analysed

5 wins

Jour d'Hermes Absolu

Hermès · 2014

3.943,193 votes

Rank #1,026 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Mangoe Khus

Ricardo Ramos Perfumes de Autor

2.8116 votes

Rank #64,329 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jour d'Hermes Absolu takes 5 of 5 categories.

Jour d'Hermes Absolu
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Mangoe Khus
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Jour d'Hermes Absolu5/5

Mangoe Khus0/5

Ratings & consensus: Jour d'Hermes Absolu
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Jour d'Hermes Absolu
Sillage & projection: Jour d'Hermes Absolu
Value for money: Jour d'Hermes Absolu
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jour d'Hermes Absolu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jour d'Hermes AbsoluHermès

Mangoe KhusRicardo Ramos Perfumes de Autor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 3,193 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

2.81/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 13%Had 3%Want 85%

Category winnerJour d'Hermes AbsoluRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

44%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

2,918 votes

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

44%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate45

Category winners

LongevityJour d'Hermes Absolu

SillageJour d'Hermes Absolu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value32

Category winnerJour d'Hermes AbsoluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral90%

citrus80%

woody70%

mossy60%

fresh spicy50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitApricot Blossom

Heart

GardeniaFloral NotesJasmine Sambac

Base

Woody NotesOakmoss

Top

GrapefruitApricotVerbenaGreen Mango

Heart

GardeniaHaitian VetiverCardamomBlack Pepper

Base

OakmossCoumarinLabdanumLeather

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Gardenia and Oakmoss. 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

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer83

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex11

Women87

Men8

Unisex69

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,026

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched2014

Reviews235

Overall rank#64,329

PerfumerJorge Lee, Ricardo Ramos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJour d'Hermes AbsoluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jour d'Hermes Absolu by Hermès opens with a juicy splash of tart pink grapefruit and soft, velvety apricot blossom. As the citrus sparkle settles, a lush heart of creamy gardenia and Sambac jasmine takes over, creating a warm, golden floral aura that smells like sunlight on fresh petals. The base grounds the bouquet w…

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Mangoe Khus by Ricardo Ramos is an unconventional chypre that highlights the tropical acidity of green mango balanced by the earthy depth of Haitian vetiver. It creates a polarizing yet refreshing scent profile that thrives in humid, warm conditions. This artistic creation moves away from standard fruity blends, offer…

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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, Jour d'Hermes Absolu or Mangoe Khus?

Jour d'Hermes Absolu takes 5 of 5 categories. Jour d'Hermes Absolu is rated 3.94/5 from 3,193 votes; Mangoe Khus is rated 2.81/5 from 16 votes. Choose Jour d'Hermes Absolu for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Mangoe Khus for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jour d'Hermes Absolu or Mangoe Khus?

Jour d'Hermes Absolu lasts longest (Jour d'Hermes Absolu 71/100, Mangoe Khus 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jour d'Hermes Absolu or Mangoe Khus?

Jour d'Hermes Absolu projects furthest (Jour d'Hermes Absolu 62/100, Mangoe Khus 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jour d'Hermes Absolu and Mangoe Khus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Gardenia and Oakmoss.

Is Jour d'Hermes Absolu or Mangoe Khus better for summer or winter?

Mangoe Khus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jour d'Hermes Absolu and Mangoe Khus?

Jour d'Hermes Absolu has top notes of Grapefruit and Apricot Blossom, heart notes of Gardenia, Floral Notes and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Woody Notes and Oakmoss. Mangoe Khus has top notes of Grapefruit, Apricot, Verbena and Green Mango, heart notes of Gardenia, Haitian Vetiver, Cardamom and Black Pepper, a base of Oakmoss, Coumarin, Labdanum and Leather.