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    Petit Bisou vs. Absinto

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    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

    Key facts: Petit Bisou vs. Absinto
    Petit BisouAbsinto
    Launched20111987
    GenderFemaleFemale
    Perfumer—Magali Lara
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Petit Bisou

    Fruity
    White Floral
    Tuberose
    Sweet
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Soft Spicy
    Amber

    Absinto

    Tuberose
    White Floral
    Anis
    Vanilla
    Soft Spicy
    Sweet
    Animalic
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    PlumVioletStar AniseBlackcurrant SyrupSpicy Notes
    Tuberose
    Heart
    TuberoseYlang-YlangOrange BlossomLily of the Valley
    Anise
    Base
    VanillaBenzoinTonka BeanMoss
    Vanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Petit Bisou vs. Absinto
    Petit BisouAbsinto
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Sweet enough to be tempting, powdery enough to feel nostalgic. The tuberose doesn't shout, it leans in. This is the fragrance for someone who's done performing and finally wants to just smell good.Petit Bisou
    The name promises something sharp, green, a little dangerous. The reality is warmer, sweet anise softened by creamy vanilla, with tuberose arriving late and quiet.Absinto