Keep it Real vs Lanvin Me L’Absolu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lanvin Me L’Absolu takes 3 of 5 categories.
Keep it RealChoose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lanvin Me L’AbsoluChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Keep it Real2/5
Lanvin Me L’Absolu3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Keep it Real
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Lanvin Me L’Absolu
- Sillage & projection
- Lanvin Me L’Absolu
- Value for money
- Keep it Real
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lanvin Me L’Absolu
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Keep it RealPlayboyLanvin Me L’AbsoluLanvinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.21/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
3.81/ 5 · 128 votes
Have 24%Had 17%Want 59%
Category winnerKeep it RealRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
36%Like
7%Ok
0%Dislike
7%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
22%Love
57%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
128 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLanvin Me L’Absolu
SillageLanvin Me L’Absolu
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKeep it RealBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
floral91%
fruity83%
fresh74%
white floral65%
fresh spicy56%
floral100%
woody92%
fruity84%
fresh77%
citrus69%
patchouli61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both floral, citrus and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeBlueberryBergamot
Heart
HibiscusJasmine SambacPeony
Base
VanillaMuskSandalwood
Top
Mandarin OrangeOsmanthusViolet Leaf
Heart
PeonyJasmine Sambac
Base
PeachPatchouliWoody NotesMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine Sambac, Peony and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer80
Fall20
Winter20
Day100
Night13
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter90
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#39,607
PerfumerNelly Hachem-Ruiz
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#13,392
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerLanvin Me L’AbsoluHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKeep it Real by Playboy opens with a lively splash of mandarin orange and tart bergamot before sweet blueberry steps in to soften the citrus edge. Created by perfumer Nelly Hachem-Ruiz in 2023, this floral fruity eau de toilette transitions into a cheerful heart of pink peony, jasmine sambac, and tropical hibiscus. Th…
Reviews →Lanvin Me L’Absolu is a chypre floral for women that balances green violet leaf with a heart of jasmine and peony. It moves toward a base of peach, musk, and patchouli that feels sophisticated and present. This intensive fragrance works well for both day and night, offering a unique character that differentiates itsel…
Reviews →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, Keep it Real or Lanvin Me L’Absolu?
Lanvin Me L’Absolu takes 3 of 5 categories. Keep it Real is rated 4.21/5 from 14 votes; Lanvin Me L’Absolu is rated 3.81/5 from 128 votes. Choose Keep it Real for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lanvin Me L’Absolu for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Keep it Real or Lanvin Me L’Absolu?
Lanvin Me L’Absolu lasts longest (Lanvin Me L’Absolu 78/100, Keep it Real 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Keep it Real or Lanvin Me L’Absolu?
Lanvin Me L’Absolu projects furthest (Lanvin Me L’Absolu 71/100, Keep it Real 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Keep it Real and Lanvin Me L’Absolu smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine Sambac, Peony and Musk.
Is Keep it Real or Lanvin Me L’Absolu better for summer or winter?
Keep it Real suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Keep it Real and Lanvin Me L’Absolu?
Keep it Real has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Blueberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Hibiscus, Jasmine Sambac and Peony, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood. Lanvin Me L’Absolu has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Osmanthus and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Peony and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Peach, Patchouli, Woody Notes and Musk.
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