Fragrance comparison

Radici vs Absolute

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

Radici

Zanini

4.6316 votes

Rank #19,092 Fresh SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Absolute

Asghar Adam Ali

4.673 votes

Rank #42,934 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Radici
Choose it for a fresh spicy and oud character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Absolute
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Radici2/4

Absolute2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Absolute
Sillage & projection: Radici
Value for money: Absolute
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Radici

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RadiciZanini

AbsoluteAsghar Adam Ali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.63/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityAbsolute

SillageRadici

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value58

Category winnerAbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

oud92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

amber61%

woody100%

smoky92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

aromatic69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Jasmine SambacViolet LeavesAngelica RootLaotian OudWild carrotCardamomJasmineRhubarbPepperGingerPomeloOud

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Pink PepperLavenderCorianderCardamomSaffronBergamotMandarinOrange

Heart

LeatherIncenseVioletOrange BlossomBrown sugarPineappleCashmeranJasmine

Base

Guaiac WoodOudPatchouliSandalwoodLabdanumBenzoinAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Jasmine and Oud. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,092

PerfumerPhilippo Zanini

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#42,934

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRadiciHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Radici by Zanini matches rooty, vegetal facets with a dense, smoky backbone. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pomelo and green cardamom before shifting into an earthy heart of turnip, wild carrot, and angelica root. It dries down to a dark base of Laotian oud and labdanum, making it a rugged option for autumn day…

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Absolute is a smoky, woody leather fragrance with a bright citrus and spice opening, then a darker heart of incense, violet, cashmeran and sweetened leather. It starts lively, but the overall character leans warm, resinous and textured. The wear looks best suited to people who enjoy bold woody scents with some sweetne…

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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, Radici or Absolute?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Radici is rated 4.63/5 from 16 votes; Absolute is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Radici for a fresh spicy and oud character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Absolute for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Radici or Absolute?

Absolute lasts longest (Absolute 87/100, Radici 84/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Radici or Absolute?

Projection is very close: Radici 77/100, Absolute 75/100 for sillage.

Do Radici and Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Jasmine and Oud.

Is Radici or Absolute better for summer or winter?

Radici suits day or night wear; Absolute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Radici and Absolute?

Radici features Jasmine Sambac, Violet Leaves, Angelica Root, Laotian Oud and Wild carrot. Absolute has top notes of Pink Pepper, Lavender, Coriander and Cardamom, heart notes of Leather, Incense, Violet and Orange Blossom, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oud, Patchouli and Sandalwood.