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Elvira's Zombie vs Absolument Absinthe

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

Updated 411 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elvira's Zombie takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Elvira's Zombie

    Choose it for a sweet and cannabis character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Absolument Absinthe

    Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Elvira's Zombie5/7
Absolument Absinthe2/7
Ratings & consensus
Elvira's Zombie
Community sentiment
Elvira's Zombie
Longevity
Absolument Absinthe
Sillage & projection
Absolument Absinthe
Value for money
Elvira's Zombie
Versatility
Elvira's Zombie
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Elvira's Zombie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Elvira's ZombieDemeter Fragrance
Absolument AbsintheAbsolument Parfumeur
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.15/ 5 · 223 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.29/ 5 · 188 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
Category winnerElvira's ZombieRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
46%Love
39%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
4%Hate

223 votes

21%Love
55%Like
4%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate

114 votes

Category winnerElvira's ZombieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate64
Category winners

LongevityAbsolument Absinthe

SillageAbsolument Absinthe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value70
¤ Price value63
Category winnerElvira's ZombieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
cannabis92%
cherry84%
vanilla77%
aromatic69%
floral61%
aromatic100%
green92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match15%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
CocainecannabisCherryRed PoppyVanilla BeanTobacco LeafYlang-Ylang

No top / heart / base split published

Top
Chinese Black TeaBergamotcannabisTangerine
Heart
WormwoodCardamomLotusGalbanumLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegJasmineYlang-Ylang
Base
SandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notescannabis and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Elvira's Zombie, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring40
Summer31
Fall100
Winter75
Day53
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter29
Day–
Night–
Category winnerElvira's ZombieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men5
Unisex30
Women65
Party 34%Date 29%Casual 27%Work 10%
Men38
Unisex50
Women13
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,557

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#13,239

PerfumerMarc Villaceque, Pascal Rolland

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerElvira's ZombieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demeter Fragrance takes a sharp turn away from ordinary cologne with Elvira's Zombie. You get an immediate flash of tart dark cherry and earthy cannabis right out of the nozzle. The shock value is real. Within fifteen minutes, the scent pivots into something far cozier than its undead name suggests. Rich tobacco leaf …

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Absolument Absinthe by Absolument Parfumeur is a Floral Green fragrance for women. Absolument Absinthe was launched in 2006. Absolument Absinthe was created by Pascal Rolland and Marc Villaceque. Top notes are Chinese Black Tea, Bergamot, cannabis and Tangerine; middle notes are Wormwood, Cardamom, Lotus, Galbanum, Li…

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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, Elvira's Zombie or Absolument Absinthe?

Elvira's Zombie takes 5 of 7 categories. Elvira's Zombie is rated 4.15/5 from 223 votes; Absolument Absinthe is rated 3.29/5 from 188 votes. Choose Elvira's Zombie for a sweet and cannabis character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Absolument Absinthe for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Elvira's Zombie or Absolument Absinthe?

Absolument Absinthe lasts longest (Absolument Absinthe 70/100, Elvira's Zombie 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elvira's Zombie or Absolument Absinthe?

Projection is very close: Absolument Absinthe 60/100, Elvira's Zombie 58/100 for sillage.

Do Elvira's Zombie and Absolument Absinthe smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include cannabis and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Elvira's Zombie or Absolument Absinthe better for summer or winter?

For summer, Elvira's Zombie is the stronger pick. For winter, Elvira's Zombie is the stronger pick. Elvira's Zombie suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elvira's Zombie and Absolument Absinthe?

Elvira's Zombie features Cocaine, cannabis, Cherry, Red Poppy and Vanilla Bean. Absolument Absinthe has top notes of Chinese Black Tea, Bergamot, cannabis and Tangerine, heart notes of Wormwood, Cardamom, Lotus and Galbanum, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.

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