Sunset Boulevard vs Spirit Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
65%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Spirit Absolute takes 4 of 5 categories.
Sunset BoulevardChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Spirit AbsoluteChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sunset Boulevard1/5
Spirit Absolute4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Spirit Absolute
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Spirit Absolute
- Sillage & projection
- Spirit Absolute
- Value for money
- Sunset Boulevard
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Spirit Absolute
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Sunset BoulevardPascal MorabitoSpirit AbsoluteSwiss ArabianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.63/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 46%Had 14%Want 40%
3.79/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 30%Had 23%Want 47%
Category winnerSpirit AbsoluteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
30%Like
19%Ok
19%Dislike
4%Hate
27 votes
26%Love
35%Like
9%Ok
26%Dislike
4%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySpirit Absolute
SillageSpirit Absolute
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSunset BoulevardBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
warm spicy70%
citrus60%
patchouli50%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
woody77%
musky69%
citrus61%
Scent match65%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotElemi resinApple
Heart
PepperGeraniumLavender
Base
PatchouliVetiverAmber
Top
Calabrian bergamotPepper
Heart
LavenderElemi resinGeraniumPatchouliPink PepperSichuan PepperVetiver
Base
AmbroxanLabdanumCedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Elemi resin, Pepper and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer59
Fall88
Winter41
Day100
Night47
Spring100
Summer85
Fall85
Winter69
Day100
Night38
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#42,198
PerfumerCorinne Cachen
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#18,488
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerSpirit AbsoluteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPascal Morabito Sunset Boulevard opens with a bright burst of bergamot, crisp apple, and resinous elemi. As it settles, lavender and black pepper add a clean, spicy pulse over an earthy patchouli and warm amber base. Built for casual spring afternoons and warm autumn evenings, it offers an easygoing, fresh spicy fragr…
Reviews →Spirit Absolute by Swiss Arabian is a masculine scent that leans into the familiar territory of modern aromatic blues. It opens with a bright spark of Calabrian bergamot and pepper before settling into a heart defined by lavender, geranium, and a touch of patchouli. Designed for daily wear, it provides a reliable, cle…
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, Sunset Boulevard or Spirit Absolute?
Spirit Absolute takes 4 of 5 categories. Sunset Boulevard is rated 3.63/5 from 27 votes; Spirit Absolute is rated 3.79/5 from 36 votes. Choose Sunset Boulevard for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Spirit Absolute for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Sunset Boulevard or Spirit Absolute?
Spirit Absolute lasts longest (Spirit Absolute 72/100, Sunset Boulevard 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sunset Boulevard or Spirit Absolute?
Spirit Absolute projects furthest (Spirit Absolute 64/100, Sunset Boulevard 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sunset Boulevard and Spirit Absolute smell similar?
Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Elemi resin, Pepper and Geranium.
Is Sunset Boulevard or Spirit Absolute better for summer or winter?
Sunset Boulevard suits daytime wear; Spirit Absolute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sunset Boulevard and Spirit Absolute?
Sunset Boulevard has top notes of Bergamot, Elemi resin and Apple, heart notes of Pepper, Geranium and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber. Spirit Absolute has top notes of Calabrian bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Elemi resin, Geranium and Patchouli, a base of Ambroxan, Labdanum and Cedar.
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