Fragrance comparison

Energetically New York Elixir vs Absinto Proibido for Man

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 172 ratings analysed

4 wins

Energetically New York Elixir

Zara

4.37164 votes

Rank #2,648 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Absinto Proibido for Man

Água de Cheiro

3.758 votes

Rank #55,269 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Energetically New York Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories.

Energetically New York Elixir
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Absinto Proibido for Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in summer, evening wear.

Energetically New York Elixir4/4

Absinto Proibido for Man0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Energetically New York Elixir
Sillage & projection: Energetically New York Elixir
Value for money: Energetically New York Elixir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Energetically New York Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Energetically New York ElixirZara

Absinto Proibido for ManÁgua de Cheiro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 164 votes

Have 46%Had 4%Want 50%

3.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 33%Had 37%Want 30%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

164 votes

0%Love

75%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityEnergetically New York Elixir

SillageEnergetically New York Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value64

Category winnerEnergetically New York ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody86%

powdery72%

leather58%

aromatic44%

musky30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

soft spicy69%

herbal61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy, powdery and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cardamom

Heart

Jasmine

Base

SandalwoodSuede

Top

Green AppleCardamomBergamot

Heart

GeraniumVioletNutmeg

Base

SandalwoodSuedeAniseFennelArtemisia

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Sandalwood and Suede. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter90

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall100

Winter75

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,648

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#55,269

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEnergetically New York ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Energetically New York Elixir opens with a sharp burst of green cardamom that immediately cuts through crisp fall air. Within twenty minutes, the spice mellows into a creamy sandalwood heart tempered by indolic jasmine. Soft suede settles into the dry-down, giving the woody baseline a supple, powdery texture. Designed…

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Absinto 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…

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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, Energetically New York Elixir or Absinto Proibido for Man?

Energetically New York Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories. Energetically New York Elixir is rated 4.37/5 from 164 votes; Absinto Proibido for Man is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes. Choose Energetically New York Elixir for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Absinto Proibido for Man for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Energetically New York Elixir or Absinto Proibido for Man?

Energetically New York Elixir lasts longest (Energetically New York Elixir 77/100, Absinto Proibido for Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Energetically New York Elixir or Absinto Proibido for Man?

Energetically New York Elixir projects furthest (Energetically New York Elixir 65/100, Absinto Proibido for Man 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Energetically New York Elixir and Absinto Proibido for Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Sandalwood and Suede.

Is Energetically New York Elixir or Absinto Proibido for Man better for summer or winter?

Absinto Proibido for Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Energetically New York Elixir and Absinto Proibido for Man?

Energetically New York Elixir has top notes of Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood and Suede. 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.