Absinth
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Side by side
Absinth vs. Nocturne
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Absinth | Nocturne | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Extrait | — |
| Launched | 2008 | 2025 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Alessandro Gualtieri | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Absinth
Aromatic
Green
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Bitter
Earthy
Nocturne
Fruity
Wine
Oud
Floral
Woody
Coffee
Aromatic
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top—
Red WineLeatherLabdanum
Heart
Green Notes
BlackcurrantAmbretteCoffee
Base
VetiverArtemisia
OudVetiverPistachio
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Absinth | Nocturne | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This isn't trying to be your favorite fragrance. It's trying to be the one that gets under your skin. Wormwood does that, it lingers, it changes, it refuses to fade.Absinth
The wine note is what makes this one divisive, love it or find it too unconventional, there's no middle ground. What you're really deciding is whether a worn leather.Nocturne