Fragrance comparison

Sun Veil vs Absolu Aventus 2023

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,615 ratings analysed

Sun Veil

Lydeen

4.2715 votes

Rank #36,156 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Absolu Aventus 2023

Creed

4.382,600 votes

Rank #26,084 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolu Aventus 2023 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Sun Veil
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Absolu Aventus 2023
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Sun Veil2/5

Absolu Aventus 20233/5

Ratings & consensus: Absolu Aventus 2023
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Absolu Aventus 2023
Sillage & projection: Sun Veil
Value for money: Sun Veil
Versatility: Not scored
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

Sun VeilLydeen

Absolu Aventus 2023Creed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 41%Had 14%Want 45%

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

60%Love

20%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

66%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

4%Hate

2,600 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAbsolu Aventus 2023

SillageSun Veil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value16

Category winnerSun VeilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

tuberose69%

vanilla61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantMandarinJuniper BerriesGrapefruitBergamotGinger

Heart

TuberosePepperOzonic notesRoseOregano

Base

TonkaMuskRock roseVanilla

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotPink PepperBlack CurrantPineappleNutmegCloves

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerCinnamonCitronCardamomRose

Base8-10+ hrs

PatchouliVetiverOakmossAmbroxanMuskSandalwoodTonkaEvernyl

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Ginger. Durations are only published for Absolu Aventus 2023, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer100

Fall80

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter95

Day94

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,156

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#26,084

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbsolu Aventus 2023Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sun Veil by Lydeen offers a bright, versatile profile for year-round wear. It opens with a sharp burst of black currant and grapefruit, leading into a heart of ozonic notes and tuberose. The dry-down relies on tonka, musk, and vanilla, creating a clean yet textured finish that suits casual office days or evening socia…

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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, Sun Veil or Absolu Aventus 2023?

Absolu Aventus 2023 takes 3 of 5 categories. Sun Veil is rated 4.27/5 from 15 votes; Absolu Aventus 2023 is rated 4.38/5 from 2,600 votes. Choose Sun Veil for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Absolu Aventus 2023 for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Sun Veil or Absolu Aventus 2023?

Absolu Aventus 2023 lasts longest (Absolu Aventus 2023 71/100, Sun Veil 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sun Veil or Absolu Aventus 2023?

Projection is very close: Sun Veil 58/100, Absolu Aventus 2023 57/100 for sillage.

Do Sun Veil and Absolu Aventus 2023 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Ginger.

Is Sun Veil or Absolu Aventus 2023 better for summer or winter?

Sun Veil suits daytime wear; Absolu Aventus 2023 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sun Veil and Absolu Aventus 2023?

Sun Veil has top notes of Black Currant, Mandarin, Juniper Berries and Grapefruit, heart notes of Tuberose, Pepper, Ozonic notes and Rose, a base of Tonka, Musk, Rock rose and Vanilla. 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.