Absinthe
Absinthe suggests bitter herbs, anise-like sweetness and a cool, dry spirit-like freshness. It can feel green and aromatic rather than sugary.
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It adds character to citrus, lavender, woods and leather and connects herbal bitterness with sweeter anisic facets.
The note’s placement and prominence depend on the complete composition.
Understanding this note
The perfume note is commonly a composed reference to the drink and its botanicals. It does not establish literal absinthe or a particular botanical recipe.
Related notes to explore
Wormwood →
Artemisia suggests dry bitter herbs with camphoraceous, green and subtly spicy facets
Anise →
Anise has a clear licorice-like sweetness with a fresh herbal edge
Fennel →
Fennel combines a sweet anise-like scent with greener, leafy and lightly earthy facets
Bergamot →
Bergamot combines tart citrus peel with a soft floral, tea-like quality
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