Absinthe Drop vs One Man Show
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
One Man Show takes 3 of 4 categories.
Absinthe DropChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money.
One Man ShowChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Absinthe Drop1/4
One Man Show3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- One Man Show
- Sillage & projection
- One Man Show
- Value for money
- Absinthe Drop
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- One Man Show
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Absinthe DropLimeOne Man ShowJacques BogartWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%
3.74/ 5 · 3,122 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
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
30%Love
44%Like
9%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate
2,745 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOne Man Show
SillageOne Man Show
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%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
green69%
earthy61%
Scent match48%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
BasilBergamotArtemisiaCarawayGalbanumBrazilian Rosewood
Heart
Pine Tree NeedlesCarnationPatchouliNutmegSpicesVetiverGeraniumLabdanum
Base
OakmossLeatherCedarSandalwoodStyraxCastoreumAmberTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Bergamot, 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
Spring82
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#924
PerfumerRoger Pellegrino
Launched—
Reviews331
Category winnerOne Man ShowHigher 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 →One Man Show is a rugged, unapologetically masculine chypre from 1980. It opens with a sharp, herbal blast of basil and pine needles, settling into a complex, mossy base with touches of leather and castoreum. This is an affordable, retro powerhouse for men who appreciate bold, no-nonsense scents that command presence …
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 One Man Show?
One Man Show takes 3 of 4 categories. Absinthe Drop is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; One Man Show is rated 3.74/5 from 3,122 votes. Choose Absinthe Drop for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Choose One Man Show for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Absinthe Drop or One Man Show?
One Man Show lasts longest (One Man Show 76/100, Absinthe Drop 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Absinthe Drop or One Man Show?
One Man Show projects furthest (One Man Show 70/100, Absinthe Drop 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Absinthe Drop and One Man Show smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Patchouli and Castoreum.
What are the notes in Absinthe Drop and One Man Show?
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. One Man Show has top notes of Basil, Bergamot, Artemisia and Caraway, heart notes of Pine Tree Needles, Carnation, Patchouli and Nutmeg, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Cedar and Sandalwood.
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