Fragrance comparison

Poseidon's Smoked Hotness Absolu Elixir vs Absolu Aventus 2023

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 2,604 ratings analysed

Poseidon's Smoked Hotness Absolu Elixir

The Dua Brand

2.504 votes

Rank #64,457 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Absolu Aventus 2023

Creed

4.382,600 votes

Rank #23,688 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Poseidon's Smoked Hotness Absolu Elixir
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Absolu Aventus 2023
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Poseidon's Smoked Hotness Absolu Elixir2/4

Absolu Aventus 20232/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Poseidon's Smoked Hotness Absolu Elixir
Sillage & projection: Absolu Aventus 2023
Value for money: Poseidon's Smoked Hotness Absolu Elixir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Absolu Aventus 2023

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Poseidon's Smoked Hotness Absolu ElixirThe Dua Brand

Absolu Aventus 2023Creed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 48%Had 0%Want 52%

4.38/ 5 · 2,600 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

66%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

4%Hate

2,600 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate38

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityPoseidon's Smoked Hotness Absolu Elixir

SillageAbsolu Aventus 2023

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value16

Category winnerPoseidon's Smoked Hotness Absolu ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

musky61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GrapefruitCashmeranBergamotLabdanumCardamomGingerLemonSmokeBlackcurrantPink PepperBourbon VanillaHaitian Vetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotPink PepperBlack CurrantPineappleNutmegCloves

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerCinnamonCitronCardamomRose

Base8-10+ hrs

PatchouliVetiverOakmossAmbroxanMuskSandalwoodTonkaEvernyl

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Cardamom and Ginger. Durations are only published for Absolu Aventus 2023, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter95

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

Date 36%Party 27%Work 20%Casual 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,457

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#23,688

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbsolu Aventus 2023Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A smoky, spicy citrus hybrid that leans heavily into a Kilian Smoking Hot style opening before settling into something smoother and more rounded. Apple, tobacco, cinnamon, bergamot and blackcurrant give it a sweet-smoky pull, while vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss keep the dry-down more grounded. It reads more masculine…

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Absolu Aventus 2023 by Creed takes the famous smoky pineapple DNA and steeps it in dark, cozy spices. The first spray brings a sharp kick of tart grapefruit, juicy bergamot, and black currant, layered over warm nutmeg and fiery cloves. As the bright citrus settles down, a rich heart of fresh ginger, cinnamon, and subt…

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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, Poseidon's Smoked Hotness Absolu Elixir or Absolu Aventus 2023?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Poseidon's Smoked Hotness Absolu Elixir is rated 2.50/5 from 4 votes; Absolu Aventus 2023 is rated 4.38/5 from 2,600 votes. Choose Poseidon's Smoked Hotness Absolu Elixir for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Absolu Aventus 2023 for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Poseidon's Smoked Hotness Absolu Elixir or Absolu Aventus 2023?

They last about the same: Poseidon's Smoked Hotness Absolu Elixir 73/100, Absolu Aventus 2023 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Poseidon's Smoked Hotness Absolu Elixir or Absolu Aventus 2023?

Projection is very close: Absolu Aventus 2023 57/100, Poseidon's Smoked Hotness Absolu Elixir 56/100 for sillage.

Do Poseidon's Smoked Hotness Absolu Elixir and Absolu Aventus 2023 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Cardamom and Ginger.

Is Poseidon's Smoked Hotness Absolu Elixir or Absolu Aventus 2023 better for summer or winter?

Poseidon's Smoked Hotness Absolu Elixir suits evening wear; Absolu Aventus 2023 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Poseidon's Smoked Hotness Absolu Elixir and Absolu Aventus 2023?

Poseidon's Smoked Hotness Absolu Elixir features Grapefruit, Cashmeran, Bergamot, Labdanum and Cardamom. Absolu Aventus 2023 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Black Currant, heart notes of Ginger, Cinnamon, Citron and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Ambroxan.