Água de Cheiro
Rank #59,435 Fresh SpicyAromatic
Absinto Proibido for Man vs L’Appletini
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
17%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Absinto Proibido for ManChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.
L’AppletiniChoose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Absinto Proibido for Man2/4
L’Appletini2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Absinto Proibido for Man
- Sillage & projection
- Absinto Proibido for Man
- Value for money
- L’Appletini
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L’Appletini
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Absinto Proibido for ManÁgua de CheiroL’AppletiniLe Monde GourmandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 33%Had 37%Want 30%
3.96/ 5 · 45 votes
Have 41%Had 3%Want 56%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
75%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
29%Love
47%Like
16%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
45 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAbsinto Proibido for Man
SillageAbsinto Proibido for Man
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL’AppletiniBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
powdery84%
warm spicy77%
soft spicy69%
herbal61%
fruity100%
fresh86%
green72%
violet58%
powdery44%
woody30%
Scent match17%Clearly different · both powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green AppleCardamomBergamot
Heart
GeraniumVioletNutmeg
Base
SandalwoodSuedeAniseFennelArtemisia
Notes
Green AppleVioletSandalwood
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Violet and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for L’Appletini, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer100
Fall100
Winter75
Day67
Night100
Spring92
Summer100
Fall19
Winter8
Day100
Night4
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#59,435
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#19,074
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerL’AppletiniHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAbsinto Proibido for Man is an aromatic fougere that balances sharp green apple with a dusting of cardamom. It sits close to the skin, offering a crisp, herbal profile suitable for daily office wear. The scent transitions into a woody, anise-forward base that provides a subtle, grounding presence. It is a reliable cho…
Reviews →L’Appletini by Le Monde Gourmand delivers a crisp, refreshing splash of tart green apple right from the first spray. The scent quickly settles into a clean, shampoo-like aroma, backed by a soft touch of violet and a subtle woody foundation of smooth sandalwood. Its prominent fruity, green, and fresh accords give it a …
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, Absinto Proibido for Man or L’Appletini?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Absinto Proibido for Man is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes; L’Appletini is rated 3.96/5 from 45 votes. Choose Absinto Proibido for Man for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose L’Appletini for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Absinto Proibido for Man or L’Appletini?
Absinto Proibido for Man lasts longest (Absinto Proibido for Man 50/100, L’Appletini 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Absinto Proibido for Man or L’Appletini?
Projection is very close: Absinto Proibido for Man 39/100, L’Appletini 37/100 for sillage.
Do Absinto Proibido for Man and L’Appletini smell similar?
Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Violet and Sandalwood.
Is Absinto Proibido for Man or L’Appletini better for summer or winter?
Absinto Proibido for Man suits evening wear; L’Appletini suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Absinto Proibido for Man and L’Appletini?
Absinto Proibido for Man has top notes of Green Apple, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Violet and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Suede, Anise and Fennel. L’Appletini features Green Apple, Violet and Sandalwood.
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