Fragrance comparison

Lavanda vs Homem Absoluto

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 259 ratings analysed

Lavanda

Granado

3.81160 votes

Rank #17,623 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Homem Absoluto

Natura

4.2299 votes

Rank #30,546 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Homem Absoluto takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lavanda
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Homem Absoluto
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

Lavanda2/7

Homem Absoluto4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LavandaGranado

Homem AbsolutoNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 160 votes

Have 61%Had 12%Want 27%

4.22/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 60%Had 2%Want 37%

Category winnerHomem AbsolutoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

34%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

160 votes

43%Love

38%Like

15%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerHomem AbsolutoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityHomem Absoluto

SillageHomem Absoluto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender88%

woody77%

fresh spicy65%

musky53%

herbal42%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, lavender and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RosemarySageMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderPeonyRose

Base

CedarMuskAmber

Top

GingerLemonBergamotApplePineappleRosemaryMandarin OrangeRhubarb

Heart

LavenderVioletBlack PepperGeraniumSageNutmeg

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliLeatherOlibanumLabdanum

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Sage, Mandarin Orange and Lavender. 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

Summer97

Fall69

Winter54

Day100

Night51

Spring98

Summer100

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLavandaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex74

Women13

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,623

PerfumerMarion Costero

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#30,546

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLavandaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marion Costero composed Lavanda for Granado in 2021 as a sharp, aromatic take on traditional lavender. The opening hits immediately with crushed rosemary, savory sage, and a brief flash of mandarin orange. Unlike soft bath cosmetics, the heart pairs photorealistic lavender with light peony and rose, keeping the floral…

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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 …

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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, Lavanda or Homem Absoluto?

Homem Absoluto takes 4 of 7 categories. Lavanda is rated 3.81/5 from 160 votes; Homem Absoluto is rated 4.22/5 from 99 votes. Choose Lavanda for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Homem Absoluto for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Lavanda or Homem Absoluto?

Homem Absoluto lasts longest (Homem Absoluto 63/100, Lavanda 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lavanda or Homem Absoluto?

Homem Absoluto projects furthest (Homem Absoluto 49/100, Lavanda 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lavanda and Homem Absoluto smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, lavender and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Sage, Mandarin Orange and Lavender.

Is Lavanda or Homem Absoluto better for summer or winter?

For summer, Homem Absoluto is the stronger pick. For winter, Lavanda is the stronger pick. Lavanda suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lavanda and Homem Absoluto?

Lavanda has top notes of Rosemary, Sage and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Peony and Rose, a base of Cedar, Musk and Amber. 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.