Wet’n’wild, this perfume elevates the comforting smell of damp earth with the spicy sparkle of wormwood. Warm woods intertwine with smoky vetiver for a hallucinogenic blitz of green.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Absinth suits a close, introspective setting where its green bitterness can unfold without crowding the room. It feels most compelling in quiet, dim spaces, when the air is cool and the scent can read as damp earth, smoke and crushed herbs rather than a loud aromatic burst.
How to wear
Best worn sparingly, especially in warmer weather, since the extrait concentration gives it real presence. One or two sprays are enough to let the wormwood and vetiver breathe; on skin it settles into a smoky, earthy trail, while in cooler air it stays sharper, greener and more mineral.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like bitter greens, earthy woods and fragrances with an untamed, slightly surreal edge. It will appeal to people drawn to herbal, vetiver-led scents that feel raw, atmospheric and a little unsettling rather than polished or sweet.
Release year
2007
The nose
Alessandro Gualtieri is the creative force behind Nasomatto and one of contemporary perfumery’s most recognisable provocateurs. His work is known for intensity, texture and a willingness to push materials toward extremes, often favouring mood and impact over conventional polish. With Absinth, Gualtieri channels that signature style into a green, earthy composition that feels deliberately unruly: wormwood’s bitter snap, vetiver’s smoky dryness and a damp, mineral atmosphere. It fits neatly into his broader body of work, where fragrance is treated as an emotional and sensory experiment rather than a decorative accessory.
Nasomatto’s story
Nasomatto is built on Alessandro Gualtieri’s instinct for bold, unconventional perfume making. The house keeps its compositions mysterious and minimal in presentation, using scent itself as the main statement and favouring emotional impact, tension and provocation over easy readability.
Absinth’s concept
Released in 2007, Absinth was conceived as part of Nasomatto’s deliberately unruly project, with a brief aimed at evoking hysteria and a kind of irresponsible abandon. Its green, bitter profile draws on the imagery of absinthe, wet forest floor and earthy herbal haze, turning that idea into a dense, atmospheric extrait.
Extra info
Absinth comes in Nasomatto’s signature 30ml bottle with a wooden cap. The name points to absinthe, and the fragrance leans into that association through wormwood and a green, hallucinatory mood. It remains in production.
Wet’n’wild, this perfume elevates the comforting smell of damp earth with the spicy sparkle of wormwood. Warm woods intertwine with smoky vetiver for a hallucinogenic blitz of green.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Absinth suits a close, introspective setting where its green bitterness can unfold without crowding the room. It feels most compelling in quiet, dim spaces, when the air is cool and the scent can read as damp earth, smoke and crushed herbs rather than a loud aromatic burst.
How to wear
Best worn sparingly, especially in warmer weather, since the extrait concentration gives it real presence. One or two sprays are enough to let the wormwood and vetiver breathe; on skin it settles into a smoky, earthy trail, while in cooler air it stays sharper, greener and more mineral.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like bitter greens, earthy woods and fragrances with an untamed, slightly surreal edge. It will appeal to people drawn to herbal, vetiver-led scents that feel raw, atmospheric and a little unsettling rather than polished or sweet.
Release year
2007
The nose
Alessandro Gualtieri is the creative force behind Nasomatto and one of contemporary perfumery’s most recognisable provocateurs. His work is known for intensity, texture and a willingness to push materials toward extremes, often favouring mood and impact over conventional polish. With Absinth, Gualtieri channels that signature style into a green, earthy composition that feels deliberately unruly: wormwood’s bitter snap, vetiver’s smoky dryness and a damp, mineral atmosphere. It fits neatly into his broader body of work, where fragrance is treated as an emotional and sensory experiment rather than a decorative accessory.
Nasomatto’s story
Nasomatto is built on Alessandro Gualtieri’s instinct for bold, unconventional perfume making. The house keeps its compositions mysterious and minimal in presentation, using scent itself as the main statement and favouring emotional impact, tension and provocation over easy readability.
Absinth’s concept
Released in 2007, Absinth was conceived as part of Nasomatto’s deliberately unruly project, with a brief aimed at evoking hysteria and a kind of irresponsible abandon. Its green, bitter profile draws on the imagery of absinthe, wet forest floor and earthy herbal haze, turning that idea into a dense, atmospheric extrait.
Extra info
Absinth comes in Nasomatto’s signature 30ml bottle with a wooden cap. The name points to absinthe, and the fragrance leans into that association through wormwood and a green, hallucinatory mood. It remains in production.