Fragrance comparison

Absinthe vs Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir Des Vanites

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 199 ratings analysed

Absinthe

YanFroloff

4.008 votes

Rank #51,055 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir Des Vanites

Mugler

4.19191 votes

Rank #5,998 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Absinthe
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir Des Vanites
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Absinthe2/4

Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir Des Vanites2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Absinthe
Sillage & projection: Absinthe
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir Des Vanites
Fragranxe ranking: Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir Des Vanites

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbsintheYanFroloff

Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir Des VanitesMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 4%Had 6%Want 90%

4.19/ 5 · 191 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

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

38%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

191 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAbsinthe

SillageAbsinthe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value44

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green88%

bitter77%

anis65%

fresh spicy53%

herbal42%

aromatic100%

citrus86%

woody72%

soft spicy58%

earthy44%

anis30%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic and anis

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

Notes

LemonVetiverAniseAbsintheLicoriceLily-of-the-Valley

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerMirror Mirror Collection - Miroir Des VanitesLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night71

Spring75

Summer100

Fall70

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 39%Work 32%Date 16%Party 13%

Men33

Unisex61

Women6

Casual 36%Work 27%Date 22%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,055

PerfumerYan Froloff

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,998

PerfumerAlexis Dadier

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerMirror Mirror Collection - Miroir Des VanitesHigher 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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Mugler Mirror Mirror Collection Miroir Des Vanites strikes you right away with an invigorating splash of tart yellow lemon and bitter green absinthe. That initial bite quickly softens on warm skin. Sweet star anise and dark licorice root swirl through the heart, joined by a pale touch of lily-of-the-valley that preven…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Absinthe or Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir Des Vanites?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Absinthe is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes; Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir Des Vanites is rated 4.19/5 from 191 votes. Choose Absinthe for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir Des Vanites for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Absinthe or Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir Des Vanites?

Absinthe lasts longest (Absinthe 80/100, Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir Des Vanites 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absinthe or Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir Des Vanites?

Absinthe projects furthest (Absinthe 75/100, Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir Des Vanites 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absinthe and Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir Des Vanites smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and anis accords. Common notes include Absinthe, Anise and Vetiver.

Is Absinthe or Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir Des Vanites better for summer or winter?

Absinthe suits daytime wear; Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir Des Vanites suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absinthe and Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir Des Vanites?

Absinthe has top notes of Grass and Citruses, heart notes of Absinthe, Anise and Wormwood, a base of Hay, Galbanum, Vetiver and Labdanum. Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir Des Vanites features Lemon, Vetiver, Anise, Absinthe and Licorice.