Fragrance comparison

Absinthe Drop vs Suédois

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 74 ratings analysed

Absinthe Drop

Lime

4.504 votes

Rank #52,428 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Suédois

Euphorium Brooklyn

4.0370 votes

Rank #13,821 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suédois takes 4 of 5 categories.

Absinthe Drop
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money.
Suédois
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Absinthe Drop1/5

Suédois4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Absinthe DropLime

SuédoisEuphorium Brooklyn

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

4.03/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 18%Had 18%Want 64%

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

40%Love

37%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySuédois

SillageSuédois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value56

Category winnerAbsinthe DropBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

herbal80%

woody70%

bitter60%

floral50%

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

balsamic77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

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

Notes

SuedeWhipped CreamLabdanumCastoreumSandalwoodMyrrhPatchouliBirchAmbergrisBenzoinRaspberryCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerSuédoisLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring41

Summer9

Fall95

Winter100

Day100

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#13,821

PerfumerStephen Dirkes

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerSuédoisHigher 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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Euphorium Brooklyn Suédois treats suede with unusual, tactile warmth. The scent does not mimic a standard luxury department store purse. Instead, it hits the skin with savory cardamom, herbal clary sage, and a peculiar dash of pickled resin that feels bold and rustic. Soon, soft suede spreads out over rich labdanum, s…

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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 Suédois?

Suédois takes 4 of 5 categories. Absinthe Drop is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Suédois is rated 4.03/5 from 70 votes. Choose Absinthe Drop for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Choose Suédois for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Absinthe Drop or Suédois?

Suédois lasts longest (Suédois 75/100, Absinthe Drop 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absinthe Drop or Suédois?

Suédois projects furthest (Suédois 60/100, Absinthe Drop 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absinthe Drop and Suédois smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Patchouli and Castoreum.

Is Absinthe Drop or Suédois better for summer or winter?

Suédois suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absinthe Drop and Suédois?

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. Suédois features Suede, Whipped Cream, Labdanum, Castoreum and Sandalwood.