ManRoot vs The Absinthe Drinkers
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
16%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
ManRoot takes 2 of 3 categories.
ManRootChoose it for a powdery and earthy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
The Absinthe DrinkersChoose it for a aromatic and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ManRoot2/3
The Absinthe Drinkers0/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- ManRoot
- Fragranxe ranking
- ManRoot
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ManRootDSH PerfumesThe Absinthe DrinkersDSH PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 11%Had 14%Want 75%
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 hate33%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
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
SillageTie
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%
earthy92%
iris84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
herbal61%
aromatic100%
floral92%
green84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
citrus61%
Scent match16%Clearly different · both powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
OrrisGinsengTurmericCostusCarrotAustralian SandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Italian IrisJasmineVetiverWoody NotesAmbergris
No top / heart / base split published
Top30 to 45 minutes
AldehydesBergamotLemon
Heart2 to 4 hours
GalbanumAbsintheCostusHayViolet WoodsorrelCardamomMimosa absoluteFern
Base4 to 6 hours
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Orris RootIndian PatchouliMuskVetiver
Category winnerManRootLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer0
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night–
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#57,608
PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#60,588
PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerManRootHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotManRoot by DSH Perfumes strips away the cosmetic fluff of traditional iris to deliver a raw, root-focused study in botanical realism. Built around Italian iris, rich orris root, and bitter ginseng, this scent ignores sweet powder in favor of cold garden soil, bitter carrot greens, and waxy warmth. You get an earthy bu…
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, ManRoot or The Absinthe Drinkers?
ManRoot takes 2 of 3 categories. ManRoot is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; The Absinthe Drinkers is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose ManRoot for a powdery and earthy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose The Absinthe Drinkers for a aromatic and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which projects more, ManRoot or The Absinthe Drinkers?
Projection is very close: ManRoot 25/100, The Absinthe Drinkers 25/100 for sillage.
Do ManRoot and The Absinthe Drinkers smell similar?
Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Costus, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Vetiver.
Is ManRoot or The Absinthe Drinkers better for summer or winter?
ManRoot suits daytime wear; The Absinthe Drinkers suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in ManRoot and The Absinthe Drinkers?
ManRoot features Orris, Ginseng, Turmeric, Costus and Carrot. 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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