Fragrance comparison

New York Perfume Five vs Homem Absoluto

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 102 ratings analysed

New York Perfume Five

Parfums Constantine

1.003 votes

Rank #74,084 LeatherAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Homem Absoluto

Natura

4.2299 votes

Rank #28,069 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Homem Absoluto takes 3 of 4 categories.

New York Perfume Five
Choose it for a leather and animalic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Homem Absoluto
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

New York Perfume Five1/4

Homem Absoluto3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Homem Absoluto
Sillage & projection: Homem Absoluto
Value for money: New York Perfume Five
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

New York Perfume FiveParfums Constantine

Homem AbsolutoNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 40%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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

3 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityHomem Absoluto

SillageHomem Absoluto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value66

Category winnerNew York Perfume FiveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

animalic83%

smoky65%

woody48%

fresh30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GingerMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderManinka

Base4-6 hrs

LeatherWoody Notes

Top

GingerLemonBergamotApplePineappleRosemaryMandarin OrangeRhubarb

Heart

LavenderVioletBlack PepperGeraniumSageNutmeg

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliLeatherOlibanumLabdanum

InformationalShared notesGinger, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lavender. Durations are only published for New York Perfume Five, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night88

Spring98

Summer100

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 35%Work 30%Date 23%Party 11%

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,084

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,069

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHomem AbsolutoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums Constantine New York Perfume Five opens with a sharp burst of fresh ginger and tart bergamot that quickly cuts through the air. The initial alcohol flash settles within three minutes. What follows is a smooth, slightly sweet wave of mandarin orange and dried lavender buds. The ginger hits immediately. As the c…

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, New York Perfume Five or Homem Absoluto?

Homem Absoluto takes 3 of 4 categories. New York Perfume Five is rated 1.00/5 from 3 votes; Homem Absoluto is rated 4.22/5 from 99 votes. Choose New York Perfume Five for a leather and animalic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Homem Absoluto for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, New York Perfume Five or Homem Absoluto?

Homem Absoluto lasts longest (Homem Absoluto 63/100, New York Perfume Five 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, New York Perfume Five or Homem Absoluto?

Homem Absoluto projects furthest (Homem Absoluto 49/100, New York Perfume Five 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do New York Perfume Five and Homem Absoluto smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh accords. Common notes include Ginger, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lavender.

Is New York Perfume Five or Homem Absoluto better for summer or winter?

New York Perfume Five suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in New York Perfume Five and Homem Absoluto?

New York Perfume Five has top notes of Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Maninka, a base of Leather and Woody Notes. 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.