Fragrance comparison

Paris – Biarritz vs Absolument Femme

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,065 ratings analysed

Paris – Biarritz

Chanel

4.041,022 votes

Rank #33,475 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Absolument Femme

Absolument Parfumeur

3.2843 votes

Rank #34,796 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolument Femme takes 4 of 7 categories.

Paris – Biarritz
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Absolument Femme
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Paris – Biarritz3/7

Absolument Femme4/7

Ratings & consensus: Paris – Biarritz
Community sentiment: Paris – Biarritz
Longevity: Absolument Femme
Sillage & projection: Absolument Femme
Value for money: Absolument Femme
Versatility: Absolument Femme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paris – Biarritz

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris – BiarritzChanel

Absolument FemmeAbsolument Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 1,022 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.28/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 28%Had 28%Want 43%

Category winnerParis – BiarritzRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

49%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

1,022 votes

9%Love

49%Like

2%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerParis – BiarritzMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityAbsolument Femme

SillageAbsolument Femme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAbsolument FemmeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green83%

white floral65%

fresh spicy48%

fresh30%

citrus100%

floral92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TangerineBergamotLemonOrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

NeroliGreen NotesLily-of-the-Valley

Base3-5 hrs

White MuskPatchouli

Top

GrapefruitTangerineBergamot

Heart

WormwoodVioletMagnoliaSpicesCardamomRoseNutmegLily-of-the-Valley

Base

White MuskSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Paris – Biarritz, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day100

Night19

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night8

Category winnerAbsolument FemmeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex55

Women39

Casual 45%Work 36%Date 12%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,475

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,796

PerfumerMarc Villaceque, Pascal Rolland

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerParis – BiarritzHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Paris - Biarritz captures the brisk, refreshing atmosphere of the Basque coastline with an exhilarating splash of sun-drenched citrus. The initial spray delivers juicy Sicilian tangerine, tart grapefruit, and sparkling bergamot that instantly wake up the senses. As the bright opening softens, delicate neroli an…

Reviews →

Absolument Femme by Absolument Parfumeur is a Floral fragrance for women. Absolument Femme was launched in 2012. Absolument Femme was created by Pascal Rolland and Marc Villaceque. Top notes are Grapefruit, Tangerine and Bergamot; middle notes are Wormwood, Violet, Magnolia, Spices, Cardamom, Rose, Nutmeg, Lily-of-the…

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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, Paris – Biarritz or Absolument Femme?

Absolument Femme takes 4 of 7 categories. Paris – Biarritz is rated 4.04/5 from 1,022 votes; Absolument Femme is rated 3.28/5 from 43 votes. Choose Paris – Biarritz for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Absolument Femme for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris – Biarritz or Absolument Femme?

Absolument Femme lasts longest (Absolument Femme 65/100, Paris – Biarritz 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris – Biarritz or Absolument Femme?

Absolument Femme projects furthest (Absolument Femme 58/100, Paris – Biarritz 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris – Biarritz and Absolument Femme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Paris – Biarritz or Absolument Femme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Absolument Femme is the stronger pick. For winter, Paris – Biarritz is the stronger pick. Paris – Biarritz suits daytime wear; Absolument Femme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris – Biarritz and Absolument Femme?

Paris – Biarritz has top notes of Tangerine, Bergamot, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Neroli, Green Notes and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of White Musk and Patchouli. Absolument Femme has top notes of Grapefruit, Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Wormwood, Violet, Magnolia and Spices, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.