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    Absinthia vs. Castile

    Moderately similar
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    Castile wears longer on skin, while Absinthia projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Absinthia vs. Castile
    AbsinthiaCastile
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20081998
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerKedra HartOlivier Cresp
    Best seasonFallSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Absinthia

    Vanilla
    Floral
    Sweet
    Fresh Spicy
    Fresh
    Aromatic
    Powdery
    Bitter

    Castile

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    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Base
    Vanilla SugarWisteriaAbsinthe

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Absinthia vs. Castile
    AbsinthiaCastile
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Absinthe in perfumery usually skews masculine, green, medicinal, intense. Absinthia takes that same bitter herb and drapes it in wisteria and vanilla sugar.Absinthia
    Castile doesn't pretend to be anything it isn't. Traditional soap, elevated by Penhaligon's. That's the whole appeal. For someone who finds most fragrances loud and excessive, this is honest.Castile