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Absinthe Drop vs Masae Aida no Tebukuro

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

Updated 24 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Absinthe Drop

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

  • Masae Aida no Tebukuro

    Choose it for a leather and animalic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Absinthe Drop2/4
Masae Aida no Tebukuro2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Masae Aida no Tebukuro
Sillage & projection
Masae Aida no Tebukuro
Value for money
Absinthe Drop
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Absinthe Drop

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Absinthe DropLime
Masae Aida no TebukuroPhronema Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%
3.80/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 5%Had 3%Want 92%
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

45%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity96
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityMasae Aida no Tebukuro

SillageMasae Aida no Tebukuro

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value100
¤ Price value43
Category winnerAbsinthe DropBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
herbal80%
woody70%
bitter60%
floral50%
leather100%
animalic92%
musky84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
woody61%
Scent match25%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
BergamotLemonAldehydesBlack PepperCelery SeedsRaspberryCarawayBlackberry
Heart
ArtemisiaHoneyJasmineLavenderRoseClary SageHeliotropeImmortelle
Base
CastoreumCivetBirch TarLeatherAmbergrisAgarwood (Oud)MuskOlibanum Sacra Resin Green
InformationalShared notesArtemisia, 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 season

No season votes yet

Spring69
Summer15
Fall100
Winter100
Day58
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men36
Unisex55
Women9
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,428

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,431

PerfumerWeston Adam

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbsinthe DropHigher 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 →

Masae Aida no Tebukuro by Phronema Perfumes is a daring woody aromatic composition that centers on a rich, historical Russian leather accord. It weaves sharp black pepper, tart raspberry, and blackberry notes into a complex heart of jasmine, tobacco, and honey, before grounding the entire experience in a resinous, ani…

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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 Masae Aida no Tebukuro?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Absinthe Drop is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Masae Aida no Tebukuro is rated 3.80/5 from 20 votes. Choose Absinthe Drop for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Choose Masae Aida no Tebukuro for a leather and animalic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Absinthe Drop or Masae Aida no Tebukuro?

Masae Aida no Tebukuro lasts longest (Masae Aida no Tebukuro 96/100, Absinthe Drop 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absinthe Drop or Masae Aida no Tebukuro?

Masae Aida no Tebukuro projects furthest (Masae Aida no Tebukuro 73/100, Absinthe Drop 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absinthe Drop and Masae Aida no Tebukuro smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Clary Sage, Bergamot and Castoreum.

Is Absinthe Drop or Masae Aida no Tebukuro better for summer or winter?

Masae Aida no Tebukuro suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absinthe Drop and Masae Aida no Tebukuro?

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. Masae Aida no Tebukuro has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Aldehydes and Black Pepper, heart notes of Artemisia, Honey, Jasmine and Lavender, a base of Castoreum, Civet, Birch Tar and Leather.

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