Fragrance comparison

Lovers U vs Absolute

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 55 ratings analysed

Lovers U

Liu Jo

3.8852 votes

Rank #29,644 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Absolute

Asghar Adam Ali

4.673 votes

Rank #47,653 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Lovers U
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Absolute
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Lovers U2/4

Absolute2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lovers ULiu Jo

AbsoluteAsghar Adam Ali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 68%Had 11%Want 21%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

56%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityAbsolute

SillageAbsolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value58

Category winnerLovers UBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

ozonic61%

woody100%

smoky92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

aromatic69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGingerCedar

Heart

LavenderViolet LeavesTarragonIncense

Base

EbonyAmberGuaiac Wood

Top

Pink PepperLavenderCorianderCardamomSaffronBergamotMandarinOrange

Heart

LeatherIncenseVioletOrange BlossomBrown sugarPineappleCashmeranJasmine

Base

Guaiac WoodOudPatchouliSandalwoodLabdanumBenzoinAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Incense and Amber. 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

Summer84

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night86

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex14

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,644

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#47,653

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLovers UHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lovers U by Liu Jo opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and fiery ginger, immediately supported by a subtle dry cedar backdrop. As the top notes settle down, aromatic lavender and green violet leaves move into the center, backed by an earthy touch of tarragon and light incense smoke. The base grounds the composition i…

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Absolute is a smoky, woody leather fragrance with a bright citrus and spice opening, then a darker heart of incense, violet, cashmeran and sweetened leather. It starts lively, but the overall character leans warm, resinous and textured. The wear looks best suited to people who enjoy bold woody scents with some sweetne…

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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, Lovers U or Absolute?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Lovers U is rated 3.88/5 from 52 votes; Absolute is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Lovers U for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Absolute for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lovers U or Absolute?

Absolute lasts longest (Absolute 87/100, Lovers U 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lovers U or Absolute?

Absolute projects furthest (Absolute 75/100, Lovers U 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lovers U and Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Incense and Amber.

Is Lovers U or Absolute better for summer or winter?

Lovers U suits daytime wear; Absolute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lovers U and Absolute?

Lovers U has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Cedar, heart notes of Lavender, Violet Leaves, Tarragon and Incense, a base of Ebony, Amber and Guaiac Wood. Absolute has top notes of Pink Pepper, Lavender, Coriander and Cardamom, heart notes of Leather, Incense, Violet and Orange Blossom, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oud, Patchouli and Sandalwood.