Sandy Papyrus vs Absolu Aventus 2023
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Absolu Aventus 2023 takes 3 of 7 categories.
Sandy PapyrusChoose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Absolu Aventus 2023Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Sandy Papyrus2/7
Absolu Aventus 20233/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Absolu Aventus 2023
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Sandy Papyrus
- Value for money
- Sandy Papyrus
- Versatility
- Absolu Aventus 2023
- 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
Sandy PapyrusMassimo DuttiAbsolu Aventus 2023CreedWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.23/ 5 · 78 votes
Have 52%Had 13%Want 36%
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 hate49%Love
35%Like
10%Ok
4%Dislike
3%Hate
78 votes
66%Love
18%Like
8%Ok
3%Dislike
4%Hate
2,600 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageSandy Papyrus
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSandy PapyrusBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
aromatic91%
woody83%
fresh spicy74%
patchouli65%
green56%
citrus100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
fruity61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BasilGrapefruitCitron
Heart
CardamomGreen AppleJasmine
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliLeatherVetiverTonka BeanMusk
Top15-30 mins
GrapefruitBergamotPink PepperBlack CurrantPineappleNutmegCloves
Heart2-4 hrs
GingerCinnamonCitronCardamomRose
Base8-10+ hrs
PatchouliVetiverOakmossAmbroxanMuskSandalwoodTonkaEvernyl
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Citron, Cardamom and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Absolu Aventus 2023, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter53
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter95
Day94
Night100
Category winnerAbsolu Aventus 2023Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,666
PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#26,177
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAbsolu Aventus 2023Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMassimo Dutti Sandy Papyrus opens with a sharp burst of herbal basil, grapefruit, and citron that quickly subsides into a warm heart of cardamom, jasmine, and green apple. Created by perfumer Fabrice Pellegrin, the fragrance shifts into a dry sandalwood and patchouli base accented by subtle leather, tonka bean, and ve…
Reviews →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…
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, Sandy Papyrus or Absolu Aventus 2023?
Absolu Aventus 2023 takes 3 of 7 categories. Sandy Papyrus is rated 4.23/5 from 78 votes; Absolu Aventus 2023 is rated 4.38/5 from 2,600 votes. Choose Sandy Papyrus for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Absolu Aventus 2023 for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Sandy Papyrus or Absolu Aventus 2023?
They last about the same: Sandy Papyrus 71/100, Absolu Aventus 2023 71/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Sandy Papyrus or Absolu Aventus 2023?
Projection is very close: Sandy Papyrus 59/100, Absolu Aventus 2023 57/100 for sillage.
Do Sandy Papyrus and Absolu Aventus 2023 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Citron, Cardamom and Sandalwood.
Is Sandy Papyrus or Absolu Aventus 2023 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Sandy Papyrus is the stronger pick. For winter, Absolu Aventus 2023 is the stronger pick. Absolu Aventus 2023 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sandy Papyrus and Absolu Aventus 2023?
Sandy Papyrus has top notes of Basil, Grapefruit and Citron, heart notes of Cardamom, Green Apple and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Leather and Vetiver. 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.
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