Fragrance comparison

Typhon vs Spirit Absolute

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

Typhon

Celebon

2.502 votes

Rank #67,886 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

81%scent match

Very similar

Spirit Absolute

Swiss Arabian

3.7936 votes

Rank #16,808 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Typhon
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Spirit Absolute
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Typhon2/4

Spirit Absolute2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Spirit Absolute
Sillage & projection: Typhon
Value for money: Typhon
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

TyphonCelebon

Spirit AbsoluteSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 25%Want 75%

3.79/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 30%Had 23%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate38

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySpirit Absolute

SillageTyphon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value58

Category winnerTyphonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

amber65%

woody53%

warm spicy42%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

woody77%

musky69%

citrus61%

Scent match81%Very similar · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitPepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderSichuan PepperGeraniumPatchouliVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbroxanCedar

Top

Calabrian bergamotPepper

Heart

LavenderElemi resinGeraniumPatchouliPink PepperSichuan PepperVetiver

Base

AmbroxanLabdanumCedar

InformationalShared notesPepper, Bergamot, Lavender and Sichuan Pepper. Durations are only published for Typhon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer85

Fall85

Winter69

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 36%Casual 32%Date 18%Party 14%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,886

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,808

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerSpirit AbsoluteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celebon Typhon delivers an immediate rush of crisp bergamot and bitter grapefruit backed by a dry kick of crushed black pepper. It wastes no time getting to business. Within ten minutes, the citrus bite transitions into a clean barbershop heart of French lavender, minty geranium, and prickly Sichuan pepper. Earthy pat…

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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…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Typhon or Spirit Absolute?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Typhon is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes; Spirit Absolute is rated 3.79/5 from 36 votes. Choose Typhon for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Spirit Absolute for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Typhon or Spirit Absolute?

They last about the same: Spirit Absolute 72/100, Typhon 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Typhon or Spirit Absolute?

Typhon projects furthest (Typhon 75/100, Spirit Absolute 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Typhon and Spirit Absolute smell similar?

Very similar: a 81% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender and Sichuan Pepper.

Is Typhon or Spirit Absolute better for summer or winter?

Typhon suits daytime wear; Spirit Absolute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Typhon and Spirit Absolute?

Typhon has top notes of Grapefruit, Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Sichuan Pepper, Geranium and Patchouli, a base of Ambroxan and Cedar. 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.