Fragrance comparison

Absinthe vs Meftun

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 112 ratings analysed

Absinthe

Ava Luxe

3.6822 votes

Rank #45,871 AromaticSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Meftun

Regalien

3.9290 votes

Rank #9,197 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Meftun takes 4 of 5 categories.

Absinthe
Choose it for a aromatic and soft spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Meftun
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Absinthe1/5

Meftun4/5

Ratings & consensus: Meftun
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Meftun
Sillage & projection: Meftun
Value for money: Absinthe
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Meftun

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AbsintheAva Luxe

MeftunRegalien

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%

3.92/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%

Category winnerMeftunRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

56%Love

29%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMeftun

SillageMeftun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value44

Category winnerAbsintheBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

soft spicy92%

green84%

anis77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

smoky69%

patchouli61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MintWormwoodStar AniseAngelicaLicoriceCorianderLimeIncenseHyssopLemon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CognacRumCorianderCinnamon

Heart

WormwoodRed BerriesBirch LeafAngelicaGinger

Base

PatchouliIncenseAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesWormwood, Angelica, Coriander and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer89

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night82

Spring64

Summer15

Fall100

Winter97

Day36

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Men67

Unisex26

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,871

PerfumerSerena Ava Franco

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#9,197

PerfumerJorge Lee

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerMeftunHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absinthe by Ava Luxe is a herbal green fragrance built around wormwood, mint, anise, citrus, spice and incense. It opens sharp and intense, then settles into a greener, spicier herbal scent with a spearmint-like freshness and a touch of sweetness later on. This is best for wearers who enjoy aromatic, slightly strange …

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Meftun by Regalien is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Meftun was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Jorge Lee. Top notes are Cognac, Rum, Coriander and Cinnamon; middle notes are Wormwood, Cinnamon, Red Berries, Birch Leaf, Angelica and Ginger; base notes are Patchouli, Incense, Ambrette…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Absinthe or Meftun?

Meftun takes 4 of 5 categories. Absinthe is rated 3.68/5 from 22 votes; Meftun is rated 3.92/5 from 90 votes. Choose Absinthe for a aromatic and soft spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Meftun for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Absinthe or Meftun?

Meftun lasts longest (Meftun 83/100, Absinthe 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absinthe or Meftun?

Meftun projects furthest (Meftun 69/100, Absinthe 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absinthe and Meftun smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Wormwood, Angelica, Coriander and Incense.

Is Absinthe or Meftun better for summer or winter?

Absinthe suits daytime wear; Meftun suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absinthe and Meftun?

Absinthe features Mint, Wormwood, Star Anise, Angelica and Licorice. Meftun has top notes of Cognac, Rum, Coriander and Cinnamon, heart notes of Wormwood, Red Berries, Birch Leaf and Angelica, a base of Patchouli, Incense, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Sandalwood.