Fragrance comparison

Petitgrain vs Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 193 ratings analysed

Petitgrain

Manos Gerakinis

4.205 votes

Rank #52,782 VanillaCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him

Avon

3.88188 votes

Rank #30,229 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him takes 2 of 3 categories.

Petitgrain
Choose it for a vanilla and coconut character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Petitgrain1/3

Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him
Sillage & projection: Petitgrain
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PetitgrainManos Gerakinis

Christian Lacroix Absynthe for HimAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 78%

3.88/ 5 · 188 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

32%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

188 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityChristian Lacroix Absynthe for Him

SillagePetitgrain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value64

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

coconut88%

sweet77%

woody65%

powdery53%

lactonic42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperRed Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

VanillaPetitgrainIris

Base6-8+ hrs

CoconutSandalwoodCedar

Top

BasilBlack PepperLimePetitgrain

Heart

CardamomPatchouliFigMyrtleIris

Base

ArtemisiaVetiverMaltAmberLabdanum

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Petitgrain and Iris. Durations are only published for Petitgrain, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring55

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 34%Casual 29%Work 22%Party 15%

Men82

Unisex9

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,782

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,229

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChristian Lacroix Absynthe for HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not let the name fool you. Manos Gerakinis Petitgrain is not a simple bitter orange cologne. Instead, the Greek niche house pairs bright green petitgrain leaves with spicy black pepper, velvety red rose, and an unexpectedly lush vanilla core. As the scent warms on pulse points, a creamy wave of milky coconut and po…

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Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him opens with an astringent, herbal bite of green basil, lime, and sharp black pepper. That initial citrus sharpness quickly settles into a dry heart where bitter artemisia, myrtle, and earthy patchouli combine with subtle fig sweetness and iris root. As hours pass, the dry-down turns w…

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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, Petitgrain or Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him?

Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him takes 2 of 3 categories. Petitgrain is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him is rated 3.88/5 from 188 votes. Choose Petitgrain for a vanilla and coconut character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Petitgrain or Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him?

Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him lasts longest (Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him 63/100, Petitgrain 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Petitgrain or Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him?

Petitgrain projects furthest (Petitgrain 70/100, Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Petitgrain and Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Petitgrain and Iris.

Is Petitgrain or Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him better for summer or winter?

Petitgrain suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Petitgrain and Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him?

Petitgrain has top notes of Black Pepper and Red Rose, heart notes of Vanilla, Petitgrain and Iris, a base of Coconut, Sandalwood and Cedar. Christian Lacroix Absynthe for Him has top notes of Basil, Black Pepper, Lime and Petitgrain, heart notes of Cardamom, Patchouli, Fig and Myrtle, a base of Artemisia, Vetiver, Malt and Amber.