Fragrance comparison

#S vs Absolu Aventus 2023

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,820 ratings analysed

5 wins

Nasengold

3.97220 votes

Rank #6,540 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Absolu Aventus 2023

Creed

4.382,600 votes

Rank #26,113 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

#S takes 5 of 7 categories.

#S
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Absolu Aventus 2023
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, day or night wear.

#S5/7

Absolu Aventus 20231/7

Ratings & consensus: Absolu Aventus 2023
Community sentiment: #S
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: #S
Value for money: #S
Versatility: #S
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: #S

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

#SNasengold

Absolu Aventus 2023Creed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%

4.38/ 5 · 2,600 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerAbsolu Aventus 2023Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

57%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

66%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

4%Hate

2,600 votes

Category winner#SMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityTie

Sillage#S

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value16

Category winner#SBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

wine61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitronRed WineGrapefruitGingerBergamotPink PepperCardamomArtemisia

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyRoseMaltTuberose

Base

Iso E SuperMuskVetiverLeatherIncenseOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotPink PepperBlack CurrantPineappleNutmegCloves

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerCinnamonCitronCardamomRose

Base8-10+ hrs

PatchouliVetiverOakmossAmbroxanMuskSandalwoodTonkaEvernyl

InformationalShared notesCitron, Grapefruit, Ginger and Bergamot. 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

Summer88

Fall59

Winter29

Day100

Night17

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter95

Day94

Night100

Category winner#SMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex60

Women30

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,540

PerfumerChristian Plesch

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#26,113

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner#SHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

#S opens bright and brisk, with citron, grapefruit, bergamot and ginger pushing the citrus side first. Very quickly, the unusual red wine and malt notes start to show, giving it a tart, slightly boozy twist over musk, woods and soft leather. It reads firmly unisex and a little unconventional. If you like fresh fragran…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, #S or Absolu Aventus 2023?

#S takes 5 of 7 categories. #S is rated 3.97/5 from 220 votes; Absolu Aventus 2023 is rated 4.38/5 from 2,600 votes. Choose #S for a citrus and musky character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Absolu Aventus 2023 for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, #S or Absolu Aventus 2023?

They last about the same: #S 71/100, Absolu Aventus 2023 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, #S or Absolu Aventus 2023?

Projection is very close: #S 59/100, Absolu Aventus 2023 57/100 for sillage.

Do #S and Absolu Aventus 2023 smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Citron, Grapefruit, Ginger and Bergamot.

Is #S or Absolu Aventus 2023 better for summer or winter?

For summer, #S is the stronger pick. For winter, Absolu Aventus 2023 is the stronger pick. #S suits daytime wear; Absolu Aventus 2023 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #S and Absolu Aventus 2023?

#S has top notes of Citron, Red Wine, Grapefruit and Ginger, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Malt and Tuberose, a base of Iso E Super, Musk, Vetiver and Leather. 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.