Fragrance comparison

Tsuzumi Boshi vs Absinto Proibido for Man

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

3 wins

Tsuzumi Boshi

DI SER

4.3746 votes

Rank #18,878 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Absinto Proibido for Man

Água de Cheiro

3.758 votes

Rank #56,168 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tsuzumi Boshi takes 3 of 4 categories.

Tsuzumi Boshi
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Absinto Proibido for Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Tsuzumi Boshi3/4

Absinto Proibido for Man1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tsuzumi Boshi
Sillage & projection: Tsuzumi Boshi
Value for money: Absinto Proibido for Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tsuzumi Boshi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tsuzumi BoshiDI SER

Absinto Proibido for ManÁgua de Cheiro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%

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

61%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

46 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

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityTsuzumi Boshi

SillageTsuzumi Boshi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value64

Category winnerAbsinto Proibido for ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

soft spicy69%

herbal61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Japanese LemonCardamom

Heart1.5-3 hrs

GeraniumFennelNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

Pine TreeSandalwoodPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Palisander Rosewood

Top

Green AppleCardamomBergamot

Heart

GeraniumVioletNutmeg

Base

SandalwoodSuedeAniseFennelArtemisia

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Geranium, Fennel and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Tsuzumi Boshi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall56

Winter31

Day100

Night28

Spring75

Summer100

Fall100

Winter75

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex64

Women0

Work 44%Casual 38%Date 13%Party 5%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,878

PerfumerYasuyuki Shinohara

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#56,168

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTsuzumi BoshiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DI SER Tsuzumi Boshi delivers an immediate rush of sour Japanese lemon peel backed by green, crushed cardamom pods. It feels intensely clean right out of the nozzle. Within ten minutes, the citrus bite softens as herbal fennel and earthy geranium take over the middle projection. The base settles into authentic Japanes…

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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, Tsuzumi Boshi or Absinto Proibido for Man?

Tsuzumi Boshi takes 3 of 4 categories. Tsuzumi Boshi is rated 4.37/5 from 46 votes; Absinto Proibido for Man is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes. Choose Tsuzumi Boshi for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Absinto Proibido for Man for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tsuzumi Boshi or Absinto Proibido for Man?

Tsuzumi Boshi lasts longest (Tsuzumi Boshi 54/100, Absinto Proibido for Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tsuzumi Boshi or Absinto Proibido for Man?

Tsuzumi Boshi projects furthest (Tsuzumi Boshi 48/100, Absinto Proibido for Man 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tsuzumi Boshi and Absinto Proibido for Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Geranium, Fennel and Nutmeg.

Is Tsuzumi Boshi or Absinto Proibido for Man better for summer or winter?

Tsuzumi Boshi suits daytime wear; Absinto Proibido for Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tsuzumi Boshi and Absinto Proibido for Man?

Tsuzumi Boshi has top notes of Japanese Lemon and Cardamom, heart notes of Geranium, Fennel and Nutmeg, a base of Pine Tree, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud). 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.