Absinthe Drop vs Fougère Noire
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Fougère Noire takes 3 of 4 categories.
Absinthe DropChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money.
Fougère NoireChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Absinthe Drop1/4
Fougère Noire3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Fougère Noire
- Sillage & projection
- Fougère Noire
- Value for money
- Absinthe Drop
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Fougère Noire
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Absinthe DropLimeFougère NoireSultan Pasha AttarsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%
4.39/ 5 · 92 votes
Have 30%Had 11%Want 59%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate75%Love
0%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
71%Love
17%Like
5%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
42 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFougère Noire
SillageFougère Noire
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAbsinthe DropBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy90%
herbal80%
woody70%
bitter60%
floral50%
aromatic100%
woody90%
fresh spicy80%
earthy70%
citrus60%
mossy50%
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 = sharedTop15-30 mins
ArtemisiaWormwoodSiberian PineClary SageBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
PatchouliCastoreumVetiverAmber
Base6-8+ hrs
Floral NotesGreen NotesLavenderNutmegAnise
Top
elemiPineCalabrian bergamotClary SageLavenderLemonGeraniumCoffee
Heart
Siberian PineOakmossMushroomBalsam FirTobaccoCyclamenJasmineCarnation
Base
SandalwoodBourbon VetiverTonka BeanIso E SuperMuskCivetCastoreumAmbergris
InformationalShared notesSiberian Pine, Clary Sage, Bergamot and Castoreum. Durations are only published for Absinthe Drop, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring100
Summer54
Fall85
Winter31
Day100
Night80
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#52,428
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,958
PerfumerSultan Pasha
Launched—
Reviews33
Category winnerFougère NoireHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAbsinthe 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 →Fougère Noire by Sultan Pasha Attars is a dense, aromatic composition for men. It captures the humid atmosphere of a forest floor, balancing dark, resinous pine and damp oakmoss with bright touches of bergamot and clary sage. Designed for those who appreciate complex, natural-feeling attars, it projects a sophisticate…
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 Fougère Noire?
Fougère Noire takes 3 of 4 categories. Absinthe Drop is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Fougère Noire is rated 4.39/5 from 92 votes. Choose Absinthe Drop for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Choose Fougère Noire for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Absinthe Drop or Fougère Noire?
Fougère Noire lasts longest (Fougère Noire 86/100, Absinthe Drop 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Absinthe Drop or Fougère Noire?
Fougère Noire projects furthest (Fougère Noire 76/100, Absinthe Drop 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Absinthe Drop and Fougère Noire smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Siberian Pine, Clary Sage, Bergamot and Castoreum.
Is Absinthe Drop or Fougère Noire better for summer or winter?
Fougère Noire suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Absinthe Drop and Fougère Noire?
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. Fougère Noire has top notes of elemi, Pine, Calabrian bergamot and Clary Sage, heart notes of Siberian Pine, Oakmoss, Mushroom and Balsam Fir, a base of Sandalwood, Bourbon Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Iso E Super.
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