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Absinthe Drop vs Chyp Fritzsche

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

Updated 9 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chyp Fritzsche takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Absinthe Drop

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money.

  • Chyp Fritzsche

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Absinthe Drop1/4
Chyp Fritzsche3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Chyp Fritzsche
Sillage & projection
Chyp Fritzsche
Value for money
Absinthe Drop
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Chyp Fritzsche

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Absinthe DropLime
Chyp FritzscheJinx Smells
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%
4.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%
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

60%Love
20%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityChyp Fritzsche

SillageChyp Fritzsche

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value100
¤ Price value33
Category winnerAbsinthe DropBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
herbal80%
woody70%
bitter60%
floral50%
woody100%
aromatic92%
soft spicy84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
white floral61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic 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
Clary SageCognacPalisander RosewoodYlang-YlangTarragonFennelLemonBergamot
Heart
Lily of the ValleyCarnationBulgarian RoseGeraniumJasmineAmyris
Base
Tonka BeanCastoreumCambodian OudNatural MuskSandalwoodAmbergrisOakmossVetiver
InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Bergamot, Castoreum and Vetiver. 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

Spring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men0
Unisex33
Women67
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,428

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,535

PerfumerArthur Clay Emrick

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerChyp FritzscheHigher 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 …

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Chyp Fritzsche by Jinx Smells brings the forgotten magic of mid-century perfumery back to life with genuine vintage oils from the 1940s. The opening bursts with bitter wormwood, crisp bergamot, and a rich pour of boozy cognac, immediately giving off a deep emerald-green sensation. As it settles onto the skin, spicy ca…

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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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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Absinthe Drop or Chyp Fritzsche?

Chyp Fritzsche takes 3 of 4 categories. Absinthe Drop is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Chyp Fritzsche is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Absinthe Drop for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Choose Chyp Fritzsche for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Absinthe Drop or Chyp Fritzsche?

Chyp Fritzsche lasts longest (Chyp Fritzsche 73/100, Absinthe Drop 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absinthe Drop or Chyp Fritzsche?

Chyp Fritzsche projects furthest (Chyp Fritzsche 67/100, Absinthe Drop 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absinthe Drop and Chyp Fritzsche smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Castoreum and Vetiver.

Is Absinthe Drop or Chyp Fritzsche better for summer or winter?

Chyp Fritzsche suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absinthe Drop and Chyp Fritzsche?

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. Chyp Fritzsche has top notes of Clary Sage, Cognac, Palisander Rosewood and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Carnation, Bulgarian Rose and Geranium, a base of Tonka Bean, Castoreum, Cambodian Oud and Natural Musk.

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