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First Blush vs Absolute Chill

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

Updated 126 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolute Chill takes 7 of 7 categories.

  • First Blush

    Choose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Absolute Chill

    Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

First Blush0/7
Absolute Chill7/7
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
First BlushClean
Absolute ChillAtralia
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.51/ 5 · 61 votes
Have 22%Had 17%Want 61%
4.22/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 47%Had 2%Want 51%
Category winnerAbsolute ChillRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
11%Love
57%Like
2%Ok
30%Dislike
0%Hate

61 votes

67%Love
21%Like
7%Ok
2%Dislike
2%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerAbsolute ChillMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity41
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate63
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate86
Category winners

LongevityAbsolute Chill

SillageAbsolute Chill

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value86
Category winnerAbsolute ChillBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
white floral69%
musky61%
green100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
fruity69%
soft spicy61%
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
Top20 to 30 minutes
BergamotWhite TeaMint
Heart1 to 2 hours
JasmineNeroliBasil
Base1 to 2 hours
MuskCashmirwoodAmber
Top
BlackcurrantMintOrangeLemon
Heart
White TeaBasilCoriander
Base
MuskAmbergrisMoss
InformationalShared notesWhite Tea, Mint, 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
Spring100
Summer83
Fall33
Winter17
Day100
Night17
Spring87
Summer100
Fall45
Winter6
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAbsolute ChillMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex17
Women83
Men57
Unisex33
Women11
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerAbsolute ChillHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, First Blush or Absolute Chill?

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

Which lasts longer, First Blush or Absolute Chill?

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

Which projects more, First Blush or Absolute Chill?

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

Do First Blush and Absolute Chill smell similar?

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

Is First Blush or Absolute Chill 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 First Blush and Absolute Chill?

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. 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.

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