The Booze Wars: The Mixologist - “If it’s not balanced, it’s not finished.”

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(Gin, Absinthe & Cocktails Bracket)

The Mixologist bracket is about craft. These fragrances treat alcohol like a construction material, not a comfort blanket. Sharp herbs, green bitterness, precise balance and cocktail realism define this group, where ratios matter and every note feels intentional. Some entries favor discipline and restraint, built with exacting control. Others push creativity, experimenting with unexpected twists while still respecting the drink itself. What unites them is focus, these scents challenge your nose, reward patience and demand attention. This bracket isn’t about what’s easiest to wear, it’s about whether you value perfect execution… or fearless creativity!

Fragrance mindset:

Sharp herbs, green bitterness, cocktail realism. These scents challenge your nose and demand attention. They reward patience, punish carelessness and never settle for easy!

Personality:

●Precise

●Curious

●Experimental

●Slightly intimidating

Values:

●Balance

●Bitterness

●Freshness

●Craft over comfort

The Big Question:

Is the best cocktail fragrance the one that’s technically perfect… or the one bold enough to bend the rules? This bracket isn’t really about gin or absinthe. It’s about control!

What say you, guys? Love to hear from ya'!

OFFICIAL SEEDING (Literal Cocktail Accuracy)

(1) Nasomatto Absinth

"Crazy Nose" Nasomatto has wormwood, green herbs and sharp bitterness recreating absinthe with brutal realism! This scent is about precision and restraint, capturing the spirit without softening its edge. It belongs in The Booze Wars because it’s the purest example of alcohol translated directly into scent!

(2) Maison Crivelli Absinthe Boréale

Icy herbs, bitter greens and aromatic woods present absinthe in a cold, controlled form. The alcohol note feels refined and modern, showing discipline rather than excess. This earns its place by proving that precision can still feel contemporary and wearable.

(3) Rogue Perfumery Fougère L’Aube

Lavender, herbs, oakmoss and serrated greens create a menthol-sharp fougere scent that feels measured and intentional. While not a literal cocktail, it mirrors the structure and balance of a carefully built alcoholic drink. Whether it conjures gin or absinthe for you, this one belongs here because it represents technique, ratios and discipline; the very essence and foundation of mixology.

(4) By Kilian Fièvre Verte

Wormwood and cypress with some herbal bitterness dominate with elegance and restraint. The alcohol here is ritualistic, refined and historically grounded. It earns inclusion by honoring absinthe as both a drink and a cultural symbol.

(5) Zoologist Perfumes Seahorse

Saline notes, herbs and aromatic freshness evoke a briny, unconventional cocktail experience. The scent feels experimental, like a bartender pushing boundaries with unexpected ingredients. It belongs in The Booze Wars because it shows creativity without losing structure.

(6) Imaginary Authors Saint Julep

Mint, sugar and boozy warmth recreate the spirit of a classic mint julep. This fragrance leans into creativity while keeping the drink itself recognizable. It earns its spot by translating a well-known cocktail into scent without turning too gimmicky.

(7) M. Micallef Gntonic

Juniper, citrus and aromatic freshness clearly signal a classic gin and tonic. The alcohol accord is crisp, readable and approachable. Immediately conjures the feeling of being on a coastline with a light breeze. It belongs here because it represents clarity and balance; a cocktail done right.

(8) By Kilian Blue Moon Ginger Dash

Ginger, citrus and light boozy facets create this modern cocktail-inspired scent. The focus here is playful creativity rather than strict realism using a vodka accord with fizziness that's uplifting. It earns inclusion by showing how contemporary mixology can reinterpret classic drink ideas.

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