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The Scent Absolute for Him vs Pure XS

The Scent Absolute for Him and Pure XS overlap 45% in notes and accords; one note appears in both. The Scent Absolute for Him rates higher with the community: 7.6/10 against 6.6/10 for Pure XS.

At a glance

The Scent Absolute for HimPure XS
BrandHugo BossRabanne
Release year20192017
Rating
7.6/10260 votes
6.6/10485 votes
Longevity
7.3/10
7.3/10
Sillage
7.1/10
7.0/10

When to wear

Seasons
The Scent Absolute for HimPure XS
Autumn40%36%
Winter35%31%
Spring20%22%
Summer5%10%
Occasions
The Scent Absolute for HimPure XS
Evening24%26%
Nighttime20%26%
Casual21%20%
Daytime17%13%
Office16%11%
Sport0%4%

Notes

In both

  • Ginger

The Scent Absolute for Him

Only in this one

  • Maninka fruit
  • Mondia root
  • Vetiver

Pure XS

Only in this one

  • Thyme
  • Cinnamon
  • Leather
  • Plant juice
  • Musk
  • Vanilla
  • Sugar
  • Myrrh
  • Liqueur

Accords

The Scent Absolute for Him

  1. Fresh
  2. Fruity
  3. Sweet
  4. Synthetic
  5. Gourmand
  6. Spicy

Pure XS

  1. Fresh
  2. Fruity
  3. Sweet
  4. Synthetic
  5. Gourmand
  6. Spicy

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Their longevity is about the same: 7.3/10 for The Scent Absolute for Him, 7.3/10 for Pure XS.

Which one projects more?

Their sillage is about the same: 7.1/10 for The Scent Absolute for Him, 7.0/10 for Pure XS.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 35% of the season votes for The Scent Absolute for Him and 31% for Pure XS.

Which one suits summer better?

Pure XS suits summer better: summer gets 10% of its season votes, against 5% for The Scent Absolute for Him.

Which one is rated higher?

The Scent Absolute for Him is rated higher: 7.6/10 against 6.6/10 for Pure XS.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Ginger.