Fragrance comparison

La Reina vs Homem Absoluto

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 100 ratings analysed

La Reina

Leland Francis

5.001 votes

Rank #56,994 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Homem Absoluto

Natura

4.2299 votes

Rank #27,920 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Homem Absoluto takes 1 of 1 categories.

La Reina
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Homem Absoluto
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

La Reina0/1

Homem Absoluto1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La ReinaLeland Francis

Homem AbsolutoNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%

4.22/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 60%Had 2%Want 37%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

43%Love

38%Like

15%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value66

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

patchouli61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotSage

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumRose

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumPatchouli

Top

GingerLemonBergamotApplePineappleRosemaryMandarin OrangeRhubarb

Heart

LavenderVioletBlack PepperGeraniumSageNutmeg

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliLeatherOlibanumLabdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sage, Geranium and Labdanum. Durations are only published for La Reina, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Spring98

Summer100

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 33%Casual 31%Date 27%Party 9%

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,994

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,920

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHomem AbsolutoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Leland Francis La Reina opens with a bright burst of crisp bergamot tempered by the pungent, earthy bitterness of crushed sage leaves. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus settles into a textured floral heart where spicy geranium and natural rose petals weave together with botanical freshness. Rather than drying down in…

Reviews →

Natura Homem Absoluto is a woody aromatic fragrance launched in 2025. It opens with vibrant citrus and ginger, settling into a heart of lavender, black pepper, and geranium. The base is dense and resinous with leather, olibanum, and amber, creating a masculine scent profile ideal for evening wear or special occasions …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, La Reina or Homem Absoluto?

Homem Absoluto takes 1 of 1 categories. La Reina is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Homem Absoluto is rated 4.22/5 from 99 votes. Choose La Reina for a rose and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Homem Absoluto for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Do La Reina and Homem Absoluto smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sage, Geranium and Labdanum.

Is La Reina or Homem Absoluto better for summer or winter?

La Reina suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Reina and Homem Absoluto?

La Reina has top notes of Bergamot and Sage, heart notes of Geranium and Rose, a base of Labdanum and Patchouli. Homem Absoluto has top notes of Ginger, Lemon, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Lavender, Violet, Black Pepper and Geranium, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Leather.