# 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 Him | Pure XS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Hugo Boss | Rabanne |
| Release year | 2019 | 2017 |
| Rating | 7.6/10 | 6.6/10 |
| Longevity | 7.3/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Sillage | 7.1/10 | 7.0/10 |

## Seasons

|  | The Scent Absolute for Him | Pure XS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn | 40% | 36% |
| Winter | 35% | 31% |
| Spring | 20% | 22% |
| Summer | 5% | 10% |

## Occasions

|  | The Scent Absolute for Him | Pure XS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evening | 24% | 26% |
| Nighttime | 20% | 26% |
| Casual | 21% | 20% |
| Daytime | 17% | 13% |
| Office | 16% | 11% |
| Sport | 0% | 4% |

## Notes

In both: Ginger

Only in this one:

- The Scent Absolute for Him: Maninka fruit, Mondia root, Vetiver
- Pure XS: Thyme, Cinnamon, Leather, Plant juice, Musk, Vanilla, Sugar, Myrrh, Liqueur

## Accords

- The Scent Absolute for Him: Fresh, Fruity, Sweet, Synthetic, Gourmand, Spicy
- Pure XS: Fresh, Fruity, Sweet, Synthetic, Gourmand, 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.

## More

- [The Scent Absolute for Him details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/hugo-boss-the-scent-absolute-for-him)
- [The Scent Absolute for Him dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/hugo-boss-the-scent-absolute-for-him)
- [Pure XS details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/rabanne-pure-xs)
- [Pure XS dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/rabanne-pure-xs)

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