Fragrance comparison

Splendeur Absolu vs Ultra

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 46 ratings analysed

3 wins

Splendeur Absolu

Navitus Parfums

4.1740 votes

Rank #21,459 VanillaWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Ultra

Mau Perfume

4.176 votes

Rank #53,142 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Splendeur Absolu takes 3 of 4 categories.

Splendeur Absolu
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Ultra
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Splendeur Absolu3/4

Ultra1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Splendeur Absolu
Sillage & projection: Ultra
Value for money: Splendeur Absolu
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

UltraMau Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 24%Had 11%Want 65%

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 18%Had 12%Want 71%

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

67%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySplendeur Absolu

SillageUltra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value25

Category winnerSplendeur AbsoluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

warm spicy91%

powdery83%

aromatic74%

sweet65%

musky56%

fruity100%

sweet90%

woody80%

powdery70%

amber60%

citrus50%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both sweet 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

FigBergamotOrangeLemonGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

FruitsLilyHyacinth

Base

AmberWhite MuskMadagascar VanillaMassoia

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Madagascar Vanilla and White Musk. 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

Spring33

Summer100

Fall17

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex65

Women20

Men20

Unisex20

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,459

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#53,142

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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Ultra opens with a juicy citrus and fig mix that reads bright, fruity, and sweet from the start. As it settles, soft florals and a creamy amber-vanilla musk base give it a smoother, slightly powdery finish. It looks best suited to warm weather and daytime wear, especially if you like bold projection and a sweeter mod…

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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 Ultra?

Splendeur Absolu takes 3 of 4 categories. Splendeur Absolu is rated 4.17/5 from 40 votes; Ultra is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Splendeur Absolu for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Ultra for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Splendeur Absolu or Ultra?

Splendeur Absolu lasts longest (Splendeur Absolu 74/100, Ultra 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Splendeur Absolu or Ultra?

Ultra projects furthest (Ultra 84/100, Splendeur Absolu 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Splendeur Absolu and Ultra smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Madagascar Vanilla and White Musk.

Is Splendeur Absolu or Ultra better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Splendeur Absolu and Ultra?

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. Ultra has top notes of Fig, Bergamot, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Fruits, Lily and Hyacinth, a base of Amber, White Musk, Madagascar Vanilla and Massoia.