Fragrance comparison

Absinthe vs Green Absinthe

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

3 wins

Absinthe

YanFroloff

4.008 votes

Rank #55,669 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Green Absinthe

MGO Duftanker

3.673 votes

Rank #65,394 GreenAromatic

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.
Green Absinthe
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Absinthe3/3

Green Absinthe0/3

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

Green AbsintheMGO Duftanker

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 4%Had 6%Want 90%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

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

33%Love

0%Like

67%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 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

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAbsinthe

SillageAbsinthe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green88%

bitter77%

anis65%

fresh spicy53%

herbal42%

green100%

aromatic90%

vanilla80%

powdery70%

woody60%

bitter50%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and bitter

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

AbsintheGalbanumPalmarosaLemon

Heart

HeliotropeVetiverHay

Base

VanillaWoody NotesBenzoin

InformationalShared notesAbsinthe, Hay, Galbanum and Vetiver. 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

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,669

PerfumerYan Froloff

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,394

PerfumerHans Georg Staudt

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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Green Absinthe opens with a bitter green absinthe effect, sharpened by galbanum and lemon, then softens into hay, vetiver, heliotrope, and a gently sweet vanilla benzoin base. It reads herbal, powdery, and woody rather than boozy. This looks best for someone who enjoys green aromatics with a soft vanilla finish. With …

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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 Green Absinthe?

Absinthe takes 3 of 3 categories. Absinthe is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes; Green Absinthe is rated 3.67/5 from 3 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 Green Absinthe for a green and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Absinthe or Green Absinthe?

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

Which projects more, Absinthe or Green Absinthe?

Absinthe projects furthest (Absinthe 75/100, Green Absinthe 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absinthe and Green Absinthe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and bitter accords. Common notes include Absinthe, Hay, Galbanum and Vetiver.

Is Absinthe or Green Absinthe better for summer or winter?

Absinthe suits day or night wear; Green Absinthe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absinthe and Green Absinthe?

Absinthe has top notes of Grass and Citruses, heart notes of Absinthe, Anise and Wormwood, a base of Hay, Galbanum, Vetiver and Labdanum. Green Absinthe has top notes of Absinthe, Galbanum, Palmarosa and Lemon, heart notes of Heliotrope, Vetiver and Hay, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes and Benzoin.