Absinthe and Laudanum in the Afternoon
Alkemia PerfumesEau de Parfum2020
Side by side
Absinthe and Laudanum in the Afternoon vs. Take me to Church
Take me to Church rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Absinthe and Laudanum in the Afternoon | Take me to Church | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2024 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Sharra Lamoureaux | David-Lev Jipa Slivinschi |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Absinthe and Laudanum in the Afternoon
Aromatic
Green
Lavender
Floral
Sweet
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Bitter
Take me to Church
Amber
Woody
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Balsamic
Fresh Spicy
Musky
Aldehydic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
ArtemisiaGalbanumLavender
Elemi ResinDustBlack PepperAldehydesSolar NotesPink PepperCloveSaffron
Heart
JasmineOpium Poppy
ElemiFrankincenseBlack PepperCandle WaxMyrrhResinous NotesLeatherFloral NotesCedarwoodCypriol
Base
Tonka BeanVetiverLaudanum
Mineral NotesTarAmbretteMuskGuaiac WoodSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Absinthe and Laudanum in the Afternoon | Take me to Church | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
This is a fragrance built for the green-averse to reconsider. The absinthe presents as a green, bitter note with medicinal undertones. Galbanum and vetiver keep it grounded.Absinthe and Laudanum in the Afternoon
This is not a safe blind buy. The tar and mineral notes in the base are polarizing, and the opening spice will overwhelm those who prefer subtlety. But for lovers of resinous, incense-forward.Take me to Church