Fragrance comparison

Oud Fumé vs Homem Absoluto

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 126 ratings analysed

Oud Fumé

Chantecaille

3.6327 votes

Rank #59,543 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Homem Absoluto

Natura

4.2299 votes

Rank #28,537 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Homem Absoluto takes 4 of 7 categories.

Oud Fumé
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Homem Absoluto
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.

Oud Fumé3/7

Homem Absoluto4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud FuméChantecaille

Homem AbsolutoNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 45%Had 7%Want 47%

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

26%Love

37%Like

15%Ok

19%Dislike

4%Hate

27 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityOud Fumé

SillageOud Fumé

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value66

Category winnerHomem AbsolutoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

oud60%

warm spicy50%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

ThymeBergamotHyssopRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarYlang-YlangPatchouliGeranium

Base6-10 hrs

OlibanumLabdanumAgarwood (Oud)LeatherSandalwood

Top

GingerLemonBergamotApplePineappleRosemaryMandarin OrangeRhubarb

Heart

LavenderVioletBlack PepperGeraniumSageNutmeg

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliLeatherOlibanumLabdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rosemary, Patchouli and Geranium. Durations are only published for Oud Fumé, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring14

Summer14

Fall100

Winter93

Day44

Night100

Spring98

Summer100

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOud FuméMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 41%Casual 26%Work 22%Party 12%

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,543

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,537

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHomem AbsolutoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chantecaille Oud Fumé takes a dry, aromatic path through dark resins. It avoids the heavy rose syrup typical of eastern blends. Instead, crisp bergamot and dry thyme cut through the first spray with immediate herbal snap. The heart shifts toward dry cedarwood and earthy patchouli within thirty minutes. Soon after, fra…

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, Oud Fumé or Homem Absoluto?

Homem Absoluto takes 4 of 7 categories. Oud Fumé is rated 3.63/5 from 27 votes; Homem Absoluto is rated 4.22/5 from 99 votes. Choose Oud Fumé for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Homem Absoluto for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Oud Fumé or Homem Absoluto?

Oud Fumé lasts longest (Oud Fumé 68/100, Homem Absoluto 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Fumé or Homem Absoluto?

Oud Fumé projects furthest (Oud Fumé 60/100, Homem Absoluto 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Fumé and Homem Absoluto smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rosemary, Patchouli and Geranium.

Is Oud Fumé or Homem Absoluto better for summer or winter?

For summer, Homem Absoluto is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Fumé is the stronger pick. Oud Fumé suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Fumé and Homem Absoluto?

Oud Fumé has top notes of Thyme, Bergamot, Hyssop and Rosemary, heart notes of Cedar, Ylang-Ylang, Patchouli and Geranium, a base of Olibanum, Labdanum, Agarwood (Oud) and Leather. 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.