Fragrance comparison

Absolute Chill vs First Blush

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 126 ratings analysed

7 wins

Absolute Chill

Atralia

4.2265 votes

Rank #6,598 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

First Blush

Clean

3.5161 votes

Rank #60,165 GreenFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolute Chill takes 7 of 7 categories.

Absolute Chill
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.
First Blush
Choose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Absolute Chill7/7

First Blush0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Absolute ChillAtralia

First BlushClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 47%Had 2%Want 51%

3.51/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 22%Had 17%Want 61%

Category winnerAbsolute ChillRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

11%Love

57%Like

2%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerAbsolute ChillMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAbsolute Chill

SillageAbsolute Chill

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAbsolute ChillBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

soft spicy61%

green100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

musky61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both green, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BlackcurrantMintOrangeLemon

Heart

White TeaBasilCoriander

Base

MuskAmbergrisMoss

Top20 to 30 minutes

BergamotWhite TeaMint

Heart1 to 2 hours

JasmineNeroliBasil

Base1 to 2 hours

MuskCashmirwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesMint, White Tea, Basil and Musk. Durations are only published for First Blush, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer100

Fall45

Winter6

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer83

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night17

Category winnerAbsolute ChillMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex33

Women11

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#60,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbsolute ChillHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absolute Chill is a crisp citrus aromatic built around mint, green lemon, white tea and clean musk. It opens bright and zesty, then settles into a cooler herbal tea profile with mossy, slightly mineral edges. Reviewers consistently describe it as a strong spring and summer wear, especially if you enjoy Pacific Chill s…

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First Blush by Clean offers a crisp, herbal wash of scent that feels like stepping out into cool morning air. The opening hits with tangy bergamot, steeped white tea, and crushed mint leaves, delivering a refreshing burst of green energy. As the initial brightness settles, soft neroli and jasmine petals mingle with th…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Absolute Chill or First Blush?

Absolute Chill takes 7 of 7 categories. Absolute Chill is rated 4.22/5 from 65 votes; First Blush is rated 3.51/5 from 61 votes. Choose Absolute Chill for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer. Choose First Blush for a green and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolute Chill or First Blush?

Absolute Chill lasts longest (Absolute Chill 70/100, First Blush 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolute Chill or First Blush?

Absolute Chill projects furthest (Absolute Chill 62/100, First Blush 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolute Chill and First Blush smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mint, White Tea, Basil and Musk.

Is Absolute Chill or First Blush better for summer or winter?

For summer, Absolute Chill is the stronger pick. For winter, First Blush is the stronger pick. First Blush suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolute Chill and First Blush?

Absolute Chill has top notes of Blackcurrant, Mint, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of White Tea, Basil and Coriander, a base of Musk, Ambergris and Moss. First Blush has top notes of Bergamot, White Tea and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli and Basil, a base of Musk, Cashmirwood and Amber.