Fragrance comparison

Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him vs Paris – Deauville

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,512 ratings analysed

4 wins

Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him

Avon

3.88188 votes

Rank #30,154 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Paris – Deauville

Chanel

4.141,324 votes

Rank #28,671 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him4/7

Paris – Deauville3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Christian Lacroix Absynthe for HimAvon

Paris – DeauvilleChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 188 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 1,324 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerParis – DeauvilleRating 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

40%Love

43%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

1,324 votes

Category winnerParis – DeauvilleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityChristian Lacroix Absynthe for Him

SillageChristian Lacroix Absynthe for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value38

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%

citrus100%

green90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

fresh60%

floral50%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BasilBlack PepperLimePetitgrain

Heart

CardamomPatchouliFigMyrtleIris

Base

ArtemisiaVetiverMaltAmberLabdanum

Top15-30 mins

BasilLimeBergamotSicilian OrangePetitgrainLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Green NotesHedioneJasmineRose

Base4-6 hrs

Patchouli

InformationalShared notesBasil, Lime, Petitgrain and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Paris – Deauville, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night26

Category winnerChristian Lacroix Absynthe for HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex9

Women9

Men8

Unisex57

Women35

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,154

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,671

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParis – DeauvilleHigher 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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Chanel Paris - Deauville captures the brisk energy of an afternoon walk along the Normandy coast. The first spray releases a bitter burst of green basil, crushed petitgrain, and sparkling Sicilian orange. It bites immediately. There is zero heavy sugar here. Instead, sunny bergamot and sharp lime cut through the air b…

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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, Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him or Paris – Deauville?

Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him takes 4 of 7 categories. Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him is rated 3.88/5 from 188 votes; Paris – Deauville is rated 4.14/5 from 1,324 votes. Choose Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Paris – Deauville for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him or Paris – Deauville?

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

Which projects more, Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him or Paris – Deauville?

Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him projects furthest (Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him 58/100, Paris – Deauville 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him and Paris – Deauville smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Basil, Lime, Petitgrain and Patchouli.

Is Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him or Paris – Deauville better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him and Paris – Deauville?

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. Paris – Deauville has top notes of Basil, Lime, Bergamot and Sicilian Orange, heart notes of Green Notes, Hedione, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Patchouli.