For Walks vs The Absinthe Drinkers
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
For Walks takes 2 of 2 categories.
For WalksChoose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Absinthe DrinkersChoose it for a aromatic and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
For Walks2/2
The Absinthe Drinkers0/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- For Walks
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- For Walks
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
For WalksBlockiThe Absinthe DrinkersDSH PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 69 votes
Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%
3.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
29%Like
17%Ok
12%Dislike
4%Hate
69 votes
0%Love
75%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageFor Walks
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
woody92%
floral84%
violet77%
aromatic69%
green61%
aromatic100%
floral92%
green84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
citrus61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MintFirViolet Leaf
Heart
VioletBoronia
Base
Orris RootSandalwoodVetiverCedar
Top30 to 45 minutes
AldehydesBergamotLemon
Heart2 to 4 hours
GalbanumAbsintheCostusHayViolet WoodsorrelCardamomMimosa absoluteFern
Base4 to 6 hours
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Orris RootIndian PatchouliMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesOrris Root and Vetiver. Durations are only published for The Absinthe Drinkers, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer30
Fall44
Winter22
Day100
Night12
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,807
PerfumerKevin Verspoor
Launched—
Reviews18
Overall rank#60,588
PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerFor WalksHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFor Walks by Blocki opens with crisp mint and resinous fir needles before softening into a powdery heart of violet and boronia. Orris root and cedar ground the dry down with a subtle, woody earthiness. It suits quiet spring mornings and cool forest walks when you want an intimate, nature-focused scent that stays close…
Reviews →The Absinthe Drinkers by DSH Perfumes is a floral aldehyde fragrance built around bitter greens, vintage powders, and crisp citrus. Created by perfumer Dawn Spencer Hurwitz, the scent opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, tart lemon, and sunny bergamot. The heart quickly turns deeply botanical, spotlighting bitter ga…
Reviews →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, For Walks or The Absinthe Drinkers?
For Walks takes 2 of 2 categories. For Walks is rated 3.84/5 from 69 votes; The Absinthe Drinkers is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose For Walks for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Absinthe Drinkers for a aromatic and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which projects more, For Walks or The Absinthe Drinkers?
For Walks projects furthest (For Walks 55/100, The Absinthe Drinkers 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do For Walks and The Absinthe Drinkers smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orris Root and Vetiver.
Is For Walks or The Absinthe Drinkers better for summer or winter?
For Walks suits daytime wear; The Absinthe Drinkers suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in For Walks and The Absinthe Drinkers?
For Walks has top notes of Mint, Fir and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Violet and Boronia, a base of Orris Root, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Cedar. The Absinthe Drinkers has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Galbanum, Absinthe, Costus and Hay, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Orris Root, Indian Patchouli and Musk.
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