Portinari Absoluto
O Boticário2023
Side by side
Portinari Absoluto vs. Homem Essence
Is Portinari Absoluto better than Homem Essence?
Homem Essence rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
AmberCardamomGrapefruitGuaiac WoodPink PepperPatchouli
aromaticfresh spicywarm spicywoodycitrusamberpowdery
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Portinari Absoluto and Homem Essence?
| Portinari Absoluto | Homem Essence | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2016 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Fanny Grau, Isaac Sinclair | Verônica Kato, Clément Gavarry |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Portinari Absoluto and Homem Essence smell?
Portinari Absoluto
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Woody
Citrus
Amber
Lavender
Homem Essence
Woody
Amber
Citrus
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Musky
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Portinari Absoluto and Homem Essence share?
Top
CardamomGrapefruitJuniperPink Pepper
GingerGrapefruitBergamotLemon
Heart
Atlas CedarFreesiaGeraniumSandalwood
CardamomBlack PepperVioletCeylon CinnamonCoriander
Base
AmberGuaiac WoodMuskPatchouliStyraxTonka Bean
Iso E SuperAmberCedarCashmeranGuaiac WoodPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
CardamomJuniperPink Pepper
GingerCardamomBlack PepperCeylon CinnamonCoriander
Woody Notes
Atlas CedarGuaiac WoodSandalwood
Iso E SuperCedarGuaiac Wood
Citric Notes
Grapefruit
GrapefruitBergamotLemon
Amber
Amber
AmberCashmeran
Floral Notes
FreesiaGeranium
Violet
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Where they fit
When and where do Portinari Absoluto and Homem Essence work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Portinari Absoluto or Homem Essence?
| Portinari Absoluto | Homem Essence | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Portinari Absoluto and Homem Essence?
This is O Boticário operating at the top of their game. The cardamom-grapefruit opening is punchy without being synthetic. Skip this if you want sweet, gourmand territory.Portinari Absoluto
This doesn't announce itself. Homem Essence exists in the room before you notice its owner. That's the whole point, and it commits to that idea completely.Homem Essence
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