Cologne Absolute
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Side by side
Cologne Absolute vs. Nio
Nio wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Cologne Absolute | Nio | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2013 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Tom Daxon | Jacques Flori |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Cologne Absolute
White Floral
Aromatic
Green
Citrus
Woody
Anis
Fresh
Patchouli
Nio
Citrus
Green
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotLemon LeafNeroliPetitgrainTarragonViolet Leaf
BergamotNeroliCardamomNutmegPink Pepper
Heart
GivesconeJasmineLily of the Valley
Green NotesJasmine
Base
Patchouli
AmberCedarwoodVetiverGuaiac Wood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Cologne Absolute | Nio | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Cologne Absolute is for people who want to smell good, not smell noticed. Restraint isn't a limitation here, it's the whole point. Ingredient integrity over ingredient theater.Cologne Absolute
Nio does something counterintuitive for a citrus fragrance: it gets more interesting as the hours pass. Its true character emerges in the soft jasmine and smoky woods.Nio