Skip to content
FRAGRANXE
Fragrance comparison

Absinto Elixir vs Vanille Réglisse

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

Updated 64 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanille Réglisse takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Absinto Elixir

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, evening wear.

  • Vanille Réglisse

    Choose it for a soft spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Absinto Elixir1/5
Vanille Réglisse4/5
Ratings & consensus
Absinto Elixir
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Vanille Réglisse
Sillage & projection
Vanille Réglisse
Value for money
Vanille Réglisse
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Vanille Réglisse

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Absinto ElixirÁgua de Cheiro
Vanille RéglisseAdopt Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.10/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 31%Had 32%Want 37%
4.02/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 34%Had 22%Want 43%
Category winnerAbsinto ElixirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
30%Love
60%Like
0%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

20%Love
70%Like
2%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity51
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityVanille Réglisse

SillageVanille Réglisse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value46
¤ Price value90
Category winnerVanille RéglisseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
citrus83%
powdery65%
white floral48%
warm spicy30%
soft spicy100%
citrus92%
vanilla84%
sweet77%
powdery69%
anis61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Mandarin Orange
Heart
Jasmine
Base
Sandalwood
Top
OrangeBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
LicoriceAniseJasmineNeroli
Base
VanillaSandalwoodWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring67
Summer100
Fall100
Winter67
Day25
Night100
Spring18
Summer9
Fall64
Winter100
Day100
Night71
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex20
Women80
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,083

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,191

PerfumerDominique Monlun

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVanille RéglisseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absinto Elixir by Água de Cheiro is a floral fruity composition designed for women who appreciate a woody finish. Mandarin orange opens the fragrance with a sharp clarity, leading into a heart of jasmine that softens the overall profile. The base of creamy sandalwood anchors the scent, providing a stable foundation su…

Reviews →

Vanille Réglisse by Adopt Parfums is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Monlun. Top notes are Orange, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Licorice, Anise, Jasmine and Neroli; base notes are Vanilla, Sandalwood and White Musk.

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Absinto Elixir or Vanille Réglisse?

Vanille Réglisse takes 4 of 5 categories. Absinto Elixir is rated 4.10/5 from 20 votes; Vanille Réglisse is rated 4.02/5 from 44 votes. Choose Absinto Elixir for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Vanille Réglisse for a soft spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Absinto Elixir or Vanille Réglisse?

Vanille Réglisse lasts longest (Vanille Réglisse 75/100, Absinto Elixir 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absinto Elixir or Vanille Réglisse?

Vanille Réglisse projects furthest (Vanille Réglisse 67/100, Absinto Elixir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absinto Elixir and Vanille Réglisse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Absinto Elixir or Vanille Réglisse better for summer or winter?

Absinto Elixir suits evening wear; Vanille Réglisse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absinto Elixir and Vanille Réglisse?

Absinto Elixir has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood. Vanille Réglisse has top notes of Orange, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Licorice, Anise, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and White Musk.

Add to comparison

Find a fragrance