Fragrance comparison

Posto 12 vs Homem Absoluto

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 102 ratings analysed

Posto 12

L'Eau de Riô

4.333 votes

Rank #58,693 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Homem Absoluto

Natura

4.2299 votes

Rank #30,674 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Homem Absoluto takes 3 of 4 categories.

Posto 12
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Homem Absoluto
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Posto 121/4

Homem Absoluto3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Homem Absoluto
Sillage & projection: Posto 12
Value for money: Homem Absoluto
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

Posto 12L'Eau de Riô

Homem AbsolutoNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%

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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityHomem Absoluto

SillagePosto 12

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value66

Category winnerHomem AbsolutoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

fruity60%

sweet50%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonPineapple

Heart

Rosemary

Base

Woody Notes

Top

GingerLemonBergamotApplePineappleRosemaryMandarin OrangeRhubarb

Heart

LavenderVioletBlack PepperGeraniumSageNutmeg

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliLeatherOlibanumLabdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Pineapple and Rosemary. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Spring98

Summer100

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,693

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,674

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHomem AbsolutoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Posto 12 opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and sour lemon that instantly clears the air. Sweet pineapple quickly filters through the top notes, adding a juicy tropical accent without turning overly sugary. As the bright citrus mellows out, herbal rosemary settles into the heart to give the fragrance a crisp, aromat…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Posto 12 or Homem Absoluto?

Homem Absoluto takes 3 of 4 categories. Posto 12 is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Homem Absoluto is rated 4.22/5 from 99 votes. Choose Posto 12 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Homem Absoluto for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Posto 12 or Homem Absoluto?

Homem Absoluto lasts longest (Homem Absoluto 63/100, Posto 12 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Posto 12 or Homem Absoluto?

Projection is very close: Posto 12 50/100, Homem Absoluto 49/100 for sillage.

Do Posto 12 and Homem Absoluto smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Pineapple and Rosemary.

Is Posto 12 or Homem Absoluto better for summer or winter?

Posto 12 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Posto 12 and Homem Absoluto?

Posto 12 has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Pineapple, heart notes of Rosemary, a base of 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.