Fragrance comparison

Absinthe Drop vs Itenez

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

Absinthe Drop

Lime

4.504 votes

Rank #52,428 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Itenez

Olfattology

4.297 votes

Rank #43,310 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Itenez takes 3 of 3 categories.

Absinthe Drop
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.
Itenez
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Absinthe Drop0/3

Itenez3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Absinthe DropLime

ItenezOlfattology

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 23%Had 2%Want 74%

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

57%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityItenez

SillageItenez

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

herbal80%

woody70%

bitter60%

floral50%

citrus100%

warm spicy90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

woody60%

amber50%

Scent match37%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

BergamotLemonGingerOrangeArtemisia

Heart

PimentoSichuan PepperJasmine SambacEgyptian JasmineCoffeeYlang-YlangTurkish RosePetitgrain

Base

PatchouliVetiverStyraxCashmere WoodCivet

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Bergamot, Patchouli 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

Spring75

Summer50

Fall75

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,428

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,310

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerItenezHigher 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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Itenez opens with a sharp flash of fresh citrus and ginger. Bergamot and cold orange collide with the bitter, herbal snap of artemisia, keeping the initial burst crisp and bright. As it warms on the skin, the fragrance pivots into an unexpected heart of dry black coffee, fiery sichuan pepper, and earthy green bell pep…

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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 Drop or Itenez?

Itenez takes 3 of 3 categories. Absinthe Drop is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Itenez is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Absinthe Drop for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Choose Itenez for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Absinthe Drop or Itenez?

Itenez lasts longest (Itenez 90/100, Absinthe Drop 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absinthe Drop or Itenez?

Itenez projects furthest (Itenez 69/100, Absinthe Drop 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absinthe Drop and Itenez smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is Absinthe Drop or Itenez better for summer or winter?

Itenez suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absinthe Drop and Itenez?

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. Itenez has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Ginger and Orange, heart notes of Pimento, Sichuan Pepper, Jasmine Sambac and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Styrax and Cashmere Wood.