Absinthe Drop vs Mila Schön (Original)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mila Schön (Original) takes 3 of 4 categories.
Absinthe DropChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money.
Mila Schön (Original)Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Absinthe Drop1/4
Mila Schön (Original)3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Mila Schön (Original)
- Sillage & projection
- Mila Schön (Original)
- Value for money
- Absinthe Drop
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mila Schön (Original)
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Absinthe DropLimeMila Schön (Original)Mila SchönWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%
4.32/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 42%Had 18%Want 40%
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
60%Love
23%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
60 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMila Schön (Original)
SillageMila Schön (Original)
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%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
floral84%
fruity77%
powdery69%
mossy61%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody and floral
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
PeachBig StrawberryBergamotCorianderNeroliMandarinPlumGalbanum
Heart
CarnationCloveRoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang YlangVioletBlackcurrant
Base
oak mossMuskSandalwoodPatchouliStyraxAmbergrisCastoreumCivet
InformationalShared notesBergamot, 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 seasonNo season votes yet
Spring59
Summer29
Fall100
Winter65
Day83
Night100
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#29,760
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMila Schön (Original)Higher 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 →Mila Schön (Original) is a bold 1981 oriental woody fragrance with ripe peach and strawberry over spicy florals, moss, musk, woods and resin. It has a vintage shape, but the fruit and carnation-clove warmth keep it lively rather than dusty. Expect a rich, spicy, mossy scent with noticeable presence. It is best for peo…
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 Mila Schön (Original)?
Mila Schön (Original) takes 3 of 4 categories. Absinthe Drop is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Mila Schön (Original) is rated 4.32/5 from 60 votes. Choose Absinthe Drop for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Choose Mila Schön (Original) for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Absinthe Drop or Mila Schön (Original)?
Mila Schön (Original) lasts longest (Mila Schön (Original) 78/100, Absinthe Drop 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Absinthe Drop or Mila Schön (Original)?
Mila Schön (Original) projects furthest (Mila Schön (Original) 72/100, Absinthe Drop 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Absinthe Drop and Mila Schön (Original) smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Patchouli and Castoreum.
Is Absinthe Drop or Mila Schön (Original) better for summer or winter?
Mila Schön (Original) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Absinthe Drop and Mila Schön (Original)?
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. Mila Schön (Original) has top notes of Peach, Big Strawberry, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Carnation, Clove, Rose and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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