Fragrance comparison

Absinthe vs Cleopatra

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

3 wins

Absinthe

YanFroloff

4.008 votes

Rank #55,062 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Cleopatra

Kesma

4.502 votes

Rank #57,423 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absinthe takes 3 of 3 categories.

Absinthe
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Cleopatra
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Absinthe3/3

Cleopatra0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbsintheYanFroloff

CleopatraKesma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 4%Had 6%Want 90%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

75%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAbsinthe

SillageAbsinthe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green88%

bitter77%

anis65%

fresh spicy53%

herbal42%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

green77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GrassCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

AbsintheAniseWormwood

Base6-8 hrs

HayGalbanumVetiverLabdanum

Top

BergamotCinnamonGalbanumPepperCloves

Heart

Orange BlossomYlang-YlangHeliotropeNarcissusTuberoseJasmineHoneyClove

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumWormwoodOakmossLeatherVetiverIncense

InformationalShared notesWormwood, Galbanum, Vetiver and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Absinthe, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,062

PerfumerYan Froloff

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,423

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbsintheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absinthe by YanFroloff opens with the crisp, dewy snap of crushed meadow grass and zesty lemon rind, bringing to mind a walk across an untamed pasture after early morning rain. As the initial brightness settles, bitter green wormwood and cool star anise take center stage, echoing the authentic herbal bite of a vintage…

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Cleopatra by Kesma is a dense, unapologetic oriental floral from 1983. It opens with a punch of cloves and cinnamon before settling into a rich, resinous heart of tuberose, ylang-ylang, and honey. This is a cold-weather classic that leans heavily on its base of incense, leather, and oakmoss for a deep, vintage footpri…

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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 Cleopatra?

Absinthe takes 3 of 3 categories. Absinthe is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes; Cleopatra is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Absinthe for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Cleopatra for a woody and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Absinthe or Cleopatra?

Absinthe lasts longest (Absinthe 80/100, Cleopatra 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absinthe or Cleopatra?

Absinthe projects furthest (Absinthe 75/100, Cleopatra 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absinthe and Cleopatra smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Wormwood, Galbanum, Vetiver and Labdanum.

Is Absinthe or Cleopatra better for summer or winter?

Absinthe suits day or night wear; Cleopatra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absinthe and Cleopatra?

Absinthe has top notes of Grass and Citruses, heart notes of Absinthe, Anise and Wormwood, a base of Hay, Galbanum, Vetiver and Labdanum. Cleopatra has top notes of Bergamot, Cinnamon, Galbanum and Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope and Narcissus, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Labdanum and Wormwood.