L’Alpha vs Absolu Aventus 2023
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L’Alpha takes 3 of 4 categories.
L’AlphaChoose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Absolu Aventus 2023Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
L’Alpha3/4
Absolu Aventus 20231/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- L’Alpha
- Sillage & projection
- L’Alpha
- Value for money
- L’Alpha
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Absolu Aventus 2023
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L’AlphaAttitudeAbsolu Aventus 2023CreedWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
4.38/ 5 · 2,600 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
66%Love
18%Like
8%Ok
3%Dislike
4%Hate
2,600 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL’Alpha
SillageL’Alpha
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL’AlphaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
soft spicy61%
citrus100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
fruity61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Baie RoseMandarinPineapple
Heart
AmyrisBlack PepperPatchouliNutmeg
Base
Cashmere MuskOakmoss
Top15-30 mins
GrapefruitBergamotPink PepperBlack CurrantPineappleNutmegCloves
Heart2-4 hrs
GingerCinnamonCitronCardamomRose
Base8-10+ hrs
PatchouliVetiverOakmossAmbroxanMuskSandalwoodTonkaEvernyl
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Patchouli, Nutmeg and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Absolu Aventus 2023, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter95
Day94
Night100
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#38,129
PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#26,264
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAbsolu Aventus 2023Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL’Alpha opens bright and spicy, with mandarin, pink pepper, and a touch of pineapple adding lift before the scent settles into amyris, patchouli, and nutmeg. The dry-down looks smoother and more musky, with cashmere musk and oakmoss giving it a clean woody trail. It reads as a modern woody spicy unisex scent with a sl…
Reviews →Absolu Aventus 2023 by Creed takes the famous smoky pineapple DNA and steeps it in dark, cozy spices. The first spray brings a sharp kick of tart grapefruit, juicy bergamot, and black currant, layered over warm nutmeg and fiery cloves. As the bright citrus settles down, a rich heart of fresh ginger, cinnamon, and subt…
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, L’Alpha or Absolu Aventus 2023?
L’Alpha takes 3 of 4 categories. L’Alpha is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Absolu Aventus 2023 is rated 4.38/5 from 2,600 votes. Choose L’Alpha for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Absolu Aventus 2023 for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, L’Alpha or Absolu Aventus 2023?
L’Alpha lasts longest (L’Alpha 80/100, Absolu Aventus 2023 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L’Alpha or Absolu Aventus 2023?
L’Alpha projects furthest (L’Alpha 75/100, Absolu Aventus 2023 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L’Alpha and Absolu Aventus 2023 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Patchouli, Nutmeg and Oakmoss.
Is L’Alpha or Absolu Aventus 2023 better for summer or winter?
L’Alpha suits day or night wear; Absolu Aventus 2023 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L’Alpha and Absolu Aventus 2023?
L’Alpha has top notes of Baie Rose, Mandarin and Pineapple, heart notes of Amyris, Black Pepper, Patchouli and Nutmeg, a base of Cashmere Musk and Oakmoss. Absolu Aventus 2023 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Black Currant, heart notes of Ginger, Cinnamon, Citron and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Ambroxan.
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