Água de Cheiro
Rank #62,841 Fresh SpicyAromatic
Absinto Proibido for Man vs Strictly Cologne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Strictly Cologne takes 4 of 4 categories.
Absinto Proibido for ManChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in summer, evening wear.
Strictly CologneChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Absinto Proibido for Man0/4
Strictly Cologne4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Strictly Cologne
- Sillage & projection
- Strictly Cologne
- Value for money
- Strictly Cologne
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Strictly Cologne
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Absinto Proibido for ManÁgua de CheiroStrictly CologneVan GilsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 33%Had 37%Want 30%
3.70/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 58%Had 17%Want 25%
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
30%Love
30%Like
20%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityStrictly Cologne
SillageStrictly Cologne
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerStrictly CologneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
powdery84%
warm spicy77%
soft spicy69%
herbal61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
herbal61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green AppleCardamomBergamot
Heart
GeraniumVioletNutmeg
Base
SandalwoodSuedeAniseFennelArtemisia
Top15-30 mins
BergamotLemonJuniperPink PepperCardamom
Heart2-3 hrs
GeraniumArtemisiaVioletAbsinthe
Base4-6 hrs
CedarPalisander RosewoodSuedeAmberwoodMoss
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Geranium and Violet. Durations are only published for Strictly Cologne, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer100
Fall100
Winter75
Day67
Night100
Spring100
Summer38
Fall63
Winter50
Day100
Night43
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#62,841
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#49,955
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerStrictly CologneHigher 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 →Strictly Cologne by Van Gils opens with a bracing splash of crisp bergamot, tart lemon, and sharp juniper berries, accented by a pinch of pink pepper and green cardamom. As the initial citrus blast softens, the fragrance shifts into an aromatic herbal heart of absinthe, bitter artemisia, and powdery violet leaves, bal…
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 Strictly Cologne?
Strictly Cologne takes 4 of 4 categories. Absinto Proibido for Man is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes; Strictly Cologne is rated 3.70/5 from 10 votes. Choose Absinto Proibido for Man for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Strictly Cologne for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Absinto Proibido for Man or Strictly Cologne?
Strictly Cologne lasts longest (Strictly Cologne 57/100, Absinto Proibido for Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Absinto Proibido for Man or Strictly Cologne?
Strictly Cologne projects furthest (Strictly Cologne 50/100, Absinto Proibido for Man 39/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Absinto Proibido for Man and Strictly Cologne smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Geranium and Violet.
Is Absinto Proibido for Man or Strictly Cologne better for summer or winter?
Absinto Proibido for Man suits evening wear; Strictly Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Absinto Proibido for Man and Strictly Cologne?
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. Strictly Cologne has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Juniper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Geranium, Artemisia, Violet and Absinthe, a base of Cedar, Palisander Rosewood, Suede and Amberwood.
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