Fragrance comparison

The Lys vs Absolute Cologne 绝对古龙

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

1 wins

The Lys

Le Jardin Retrouve

4.004 votes

Rank #46,818 CitrusWhite Floral

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Absolute Cologne 绝对古龙

RECLASSIFIED RE调香室

1.502 votes

Rank #75,313 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Lys takes 1 of 1 categories.

The Lys
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Absolute Cologne 绝对古龙
Choose it for a woody and citrus character.

The Lys1/1

Absolute Cologne 绝对古龙0/1

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: The Lys

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The LysLe Jardin Retrouve

Absolute Cologne 绝对古龙RECLASSIFIED RE调香室

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 9%Had 6%Want 84%

1.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 13%Had 13%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate13

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Bergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

LilySt John's Wort

Base3 to 4 hours

VanilleOakmoss

Top

Sweet OrangePeachBasilBergamotLemon

Heart

LilyMelonJasmineBulgarian RoseCloves

Base

PatchouliTahitian VetiverMuskSandalwoodOakmossCypress

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lily and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for The Lys, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter33

Day50

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,818

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#75,313

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerThe LysHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Lys by Le Jardin Retrouve is a traditional botanical fragrance built around a fresh, natural lily accord. It opens with an uplifting burst of zesty bergamot that quickly introduces the floral core, where clean white lily joins the herbal, slightly dry nuance of St John's wort. As the initial brightness settles, th…

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Absolute Cologne opens like a classic citrus cologne with extra fruit and greenery. Orange, bergamot and lemon feel bright at first, while basil adds an aromatic edge and peach softens the opening. As it settles, white florals, clove, patchouli, vetiver and oakmoss give it a drier, woodier shape. It may suit someone w…

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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, The Lys or Absolute Cologne 绝对古龙?

The Lys takes 1 of 1 categories. The Lys is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Absolute Cologne 绝对古龙 is rated 1.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose The Lys for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Absolute Cologne 绝对古龙 for a woody and citrus character.

Do The Lys and Absolute Cologne 绝对古龙 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lily and Oakmoss.

Is The Lys or Absolute Cologne 绝对古龙 better for summer or winter?

The Lys suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Lys and Absolute Cologne 绝对古龙?

The Lys has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Lily and St John's Wort, a base of Vanille and Oakmoss. Absolute Cologne 绝对古龙 has top notes of Sweet Orange, Peach, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily, Melon, Jasmine and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Patchouli, Tahitian Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.