Fragrance comparison

Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him vs Lime Absolue

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 234 ratings analysed

Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him

Avon

3.88188 votes

Rank #31,547 AromaticFresh Spicy

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37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Lime Absolue

Le Cercle des Parfumeurs Createurs

4.0746 votes

Rank #37,961 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lime Absolue takes 4 of 7 categories.

Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Lime Absolue
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him3/7

Lime Absolue4/7

Ratings & consensus: Lime Absolue
Community sentiment: Lime Absolue
Longevity: Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him
Sillage & projection: Lime Absolue
Value for money: Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him
Versatility: Lime Absolue
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Christian Lacroix Absynthe for HimAvon

Lime AbsolueLe Cercle des Parfumeurs Createurs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 188 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 33%Had 19%Want 48%

Category winnerLime AbsolueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

188 votes

41%Love

37%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerLime AbsolueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityChristian Lacroix Absynthe for Him

SillageLime Absolue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value50

Category winnerChristian Lacroix Absynthe for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

woody100%

citrus91%

fruity83%

aromatic74%

sweet65%

earthy56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BasilBlack PepperLimePetitgrain

Heart

CardamomPatchouliFigMyrtleIris

Base

ArtemisiaVetiverMaltAmberLabdanum

Top30 to 45 minutes

Lime

Heart2 to 4 hours

FigVetiver

Base3 to 5 hours

Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesLime, Fig and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Lime Absolue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall44

Winter22

Day100

Night50

Category winnerLime AbsolueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex9

Women9

Men40

Unisex50

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,547

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,961

PerfumerKarine Chevallier

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerChristian Lacroix Absynthe for HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him opens with an astringent, herbal bite of green basil, lime, and sharp black pepper. That initial citrus sharpness quickly settles into a dry heart where bitter artemisia, myrtle, and earthy patchouli combine with subtle fig sweetness and iris root. As hours pass, the dry-down turns w…

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Lime Absolue by Le Cercle des Parfumeurs Createurs pairs zesty lime with green fig, earthy vetiver, and smooth sandalwood. Created by perfumer Karine Chevallier, this citrus composition opens with an immediate burst of sharp, refreshing citrus zest. As the tart lime settles, sweet fig fruit and dry vetiver bring a woo…

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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, Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him or Lime Absolue?

Lime Absolue takes 4 of 7 categories. Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him is rated 3.88/5 from 188 votes; Lime Absolue is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes. Choose Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Lime Absolue for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him or Lime Absolue?

Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him lasts longest (Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him 63/100, Lime Absolue 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him or Lime Absolue?

Projection is very close: Lime Absolue 60/100, Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him 58/100 for sillage.

Do Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him and Lime Absolue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Lime, Fig and Vetiver.

Is Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him or Lime Absolue better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lime Absolue is the stronger pick. For winter, Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him is the stronger pick. Lime Absolue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him and Lime Absolue?

Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him has top notes of Basil, Black Pepper, Lime and Petitgrain, heart notes of Cardamom, Patchouli, Fig and Myrtle, a base of Artemisia, Vetiver, Malt and Amber. Lime Absolue has top notes of Lime, heart notes of Fig and Vetiver, a base of Sandalwood.