Fragrance comparison

On Men Red vs Rose Absolue

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

On Men Red

Eudora

3.8222 votes

Rank #54,968 Warm SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Rose Absolue

Tauer Perfumes

4.3936 votes

Rank #18,580 AmberRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Absolue takes 4 of 5 categories.

On Men Red
Choose it for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rose Absolue
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

On Men Red1/5

Rose Absolue4/5

Ratings & consensus: Rose Absolue
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rose Absolue
Sillage & projection: Rose Absolue
Value for money: On Men Red
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose Absolue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

On Men RedEudora

Rose AbsolueTauer Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 34%Had 36%Want 30%

4.39/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%

Category winnerRose AbsolueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

59%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

58%Love

31%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityRose Absolue

SillageRose Absolue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value45

Category winnerOn Men RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fruity83%

sweet65%

woody48%

fresh30%

amber100%

rose92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fruity and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Fruity NotesGinger

Heart2-3 hrs

Spicy Notes

Base5-7 hrs

Woody Notes

Top

Fruity NotesCitrusesSpicy Notes

Heart

RoseFloral Notes

Base

AmberAmbergrisWoody NotesResinsBenzoin

InformationalShared notesFruity Notes, Spicy Notes and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for On Men Red, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer42

Fall100

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Spring65

Summer18

Fall100

Winter88

Day85

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex14

Women14

Date 34%Party 27%Casual 22%Work 17%

Men5

Unisex63

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,968

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,580

PerfumerAndy Tauer

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerRose AbsolueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eudora On Men Red brings a lively kick of ginger and candied fruity notes over a warm spicy heart and smooth woody base. It hits the skin with an energetic burst of fresh root spice before mellowing into comforting cinnamon and clove warmth. As the initial sweetness eases, dry cedar and clean timber notes step forward…

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Rose Absolue opens with a burst of citrus and tart red fruit that quickly settles into a rich rose core. Andy Tauer anchors the floral heart with warm resins, dry woody notes, and ambergris. It wears best during cool autumn evenings when the crisp air cuts through the sweet syrup. The scent stays rich without turning …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, On Men Red or Rose Absolue?

Rose Absolue takes 4 of 5 categories. On Men Red is rated 3.82/5 from 22 votes; Rose Absolue is rated 4.39/5 from 36 votes. Choose On Men Red for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rose Absolue for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, On Men Red or Rose Absolue?

Rose Absolue lasts longest (Rose Absolue 82/100, On Men Red 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, On Men Red or Rose Absolue?

Rose Absolue projects furthest (Rose Absolue 69/100, On Men Red 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do On Men Red and Rose Absolue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Fruity Notes, Spicy Notes and Woody Notes.

Is On Men Red or Rose Absolue better for summer or winter?

On Men Red suits evening wear; Rose Absolue suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in On Men Red and Rose Absolue?

On Men Red has top notes of Fruity Notes and Ginger, heart notes of Spicy Notes, a base of Woody Notes. Rose Absolue has top notes of Fruity Notes, Citruses and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Rose and Floral Notes, a base of Amber, Ambergris, Woody Notes and Resins.