Fragrance comparison

Splendeur Absolu vs Obsession

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 41 ratings analysed

1 wins

Splendeur Absolu

Navitus Parfums

4.1740 votes

Rank #21,448 VanillaWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Obsession

Maison Deluiz

4.001 votes

Rank #66,996 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Splendeur Absolu takes 1 of 1 categories.

Splendeur Absolu
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Obsession
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character.

Splendeur Absolu1/1

Obsession0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Splendeur AbsoluNavitus Parfums

ObsessionMaison Deluiz

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 24%Had 11%Want 65%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

20%Like

13%Ok

3%Dislike

8%Hate

40 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

warm spicy91%

powdery83%

aromatic74%

sweet65%

musky56%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both warm spicy, vanilla and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RumBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

Guatemalan CardamomChocolateDriftwood

Base

Madagascar VanillaTonka BeanWhite MuskSandalwood

Top

GrapefruitChocolateBergamotCardamomCaramel

Heart

Pink PepperSpicy NotesSandalwood

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Chocolate and Madagascar Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring24

Summer12

Fall100

Winter100

Day93

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex65

Women20

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,448

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#66,996

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSplendeur AbsoluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Splendeur Absolu opens with dark rum, bright bergamot, and crisp grapefruit before settling into a heart of Guatemalan cardamom, rich chocolate, and dry driftwood. Formulated by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour, this extrait de parfum blends Madagascar vanilla, tonka bean, white musk, and sandalwood into a powdery warm sp…

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Obsession by Maison Deluiz strikes a curious balance between bright citrus and thick, heavy sweetness. It targets those who want a sweet amber scent that starts with a brief, zesty kick before settling into a warm vanilla base. It is a solid option for casual wear in cooler weather, functioning well as an everyday aut…

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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, Splendeur Absolu or Obsession?

Splendeur Absolu takes 1 of 1 categories. Splendeur Absolu is rated 4.17/5 from 40 votes; Obsession is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Splendeur Absolu for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Obsession for a warm spicy and citrus character.

Do Splendeur Absolu and Obsession smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Chocolate and Madagascar Vanilla.

Is Splendeur Absolu or Obsession better for summer or winter?

Splendeur Absolu suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Splendeur Absolu and Obsession?

Splendeur Absolu has top notes of Rum, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Guatemalan Cardamom, Chocolate and Driftwood, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Tonka Bean, White Musk and Sandalwood. Obsession has top notes of Grapefruit, Chocolate, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Spicy Notes and Sandalwood, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Amber and Musk.