Absinthe Drop vs Pancaldi
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pancaldi takes 3 of 4 categories.
Absinthe DropChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money.
PancaldiChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Absinthe Drop1/4
Pancaldi3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Pancaldi
- Sillage & projection
- Pancaldi
- Value for money
- Absinthe Drop
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pancaldi
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Absinthe DropLimePancaldiPancaldiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%
4.32/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 41%Had 18%Want 42%
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
47%Love
44%Like
4%Ok
4%Dislike
2%Hate
57 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPancaldi
SillagePancaldi
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%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
warm spicy70%
leather60%
citrus50%
Scent match49%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
WormwoodJuniper BerriesBasilLemon VerbenaLemonBergamotLavenderThyme
Heart
FirCarnationClovesClary SageJasmineRoseFernCinnamon
Base
OakmossLeatherCastoreumPatchouliVetiverBenzoinSandalwoodCedar
InformationalShared notesWormwood, Clary Sage, Bergamot and Patchouli. 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
Spring56
Summer19
Fall94
Winter100
Day67
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#12,744
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerPancaldiHigher 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 →Pancaldi opens with a sharp flash of wormwood, bergamot, and crisp juniper berries that quickly hooks into a dark pine forest heart. Released in 1989, this Italian powerhouse pairs bitter herbs with heavy cloves, carnation, and damp fir needles before dropping into a dense base of oakmoss, leather, and castoreum. It s…
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 Pancaldi?
Pancaldi takes 3 of 4 categories. Absinthe Drop is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Pancaldi is rated 4.32/5 from 57 votes. Choose Absinthe Drop for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Choose Pancaldi for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Absinthe Drop or Pancaldi?
Pancaldi lasts longest (Pancaldi 78/100, Absinthe Drop 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Absinthe Drop or Pancaldi?
Pancaldi projects furthest (Pancaldi 65/100, Absinthe Drop 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Absinthe Drop and Pancaldi smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Wormwood, Clary Sage, Bergamot and Patchouli.
Is Absinthe Drop or Pancaldi better for summer or winter?
Pancaldi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Absinthe Drop and Pancaldi?
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. Pancaldi has top notes of Wormwood, Juniper Berries, Basil and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of Fir, Carnation, Cloves and Clary Sage, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Castoreum and Patchouli.
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