Fragrance comparison

Absinthe Drop vs al03

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 131 ratings analysed

Absinthe Drop

Lime

4.504 votes

Rank #52,428 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

al03

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.78127 votes

Rank #9,721 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

al03 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Absinthe Drop
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money.
al03
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Absinthe Drop1/4

al033/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: al03
Sillage & projection: al03
Value for money: Absinthe Drop
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: al03

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Absinthe DropLime

al03biehl parfumkunstwerke

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

3.78/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

28%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

Longevityal03

Sillageal03

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value57

Category winnerAbsinthe DropBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

herbal80%

woody70%

bitter60%

floral50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

leather77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaWormwoodSiberian PineClary SageBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliCastoreumVetiverAmber

Base6-8+ hrs

Floral NotesGreen NotesLavenderNutmegAnise

Top

LimeBergamotLavenderMintGardeniaLemonPetitgrainPineapple

Heart

RosemaryStar AniseArtemisiaGeraniumTarragonNutmegCarnationIris

Base

CedarLeatherVetiverIncensePatchouliCastoreumLabdanumOakmoss

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Bergamot, Patchouli and Castoreum. Durations are only published for Absinthe Drop, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring74

Summer37

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,428

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,721

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winneral03Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absinthe Drop by Lime is an aromatic green perfume that captures the brisk snap of European wormwood and crushed Siberian pine needles. The opening hits your skin with a cool splash of bergamot, herbal artemisia, and clary sage, creating an immediate sensation similar to a freshly stirred herbal tonic. As the initial …

Reviews →

al03 by biehl parfumkunstwerke is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Arturetto Landi. Top notes are Lime, Bergamot, Lavender, Mint, Gardenia, Lemon, Petitgrain, Pineapple and Peach; middle notes are Rosemary, Star Anise, Artemisia, Geranium, Tarragon, Nutmeg, Carnation, …

Reviews →

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 Drop or al03?

al03 takes 3 of 4 categories. Absinthe Drop is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; al03 is rated 3.78/5 from 127 votes. Choose Absinthe Drop for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Choose al03 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Absinthe Drop or al03?

al03 lasts longest (al03 77/100, Absinthe Drop 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absinthe Drop or al03?

al03 projects furthest (al03 65/100, Absinthe Drop 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absinthe Drop and al03 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Patchouli and Castoreum.

Is Absinthe Drop or al03 better for summer or winter?

al03 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absinthe Drop and al03?

Absinthe Drop has top notes of Artemisia, Wormwood, Siberian Pine and Clary Sage, heart notes of Patchouli, Castoreum, Vetiver and Amber, a base of Floral Notes, Green Notes, Lavender and Nutmeg. al03 has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Rosemary, Star Anise, Artemisia and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Leather, Vetiver and Incense.