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Absolut vs Skyy:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Absolut had more branded searches than Skyy among vodka brands in Australia. Absolut had about 22,200 branded searches, while Skyy had 1,900. Absolut made up 37.2% of all vodka brand searches we track, and Skyy accounted for 3.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about vodka brands, Absolut appeared in all four answers and Skyy in none.

Among vodka brands in Australia in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Absolut, about 12 searches for every 1 for Skyy

Absolut 22.2K searchesSkyy 1.9K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Absolut, mentioned in every answer we collected

Absolut in 4 of 4Skyy in 0 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Absolut, the only one of the two named

Absolut first in 4Skyy never named

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Top vodka brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Absolut appeared in all four answers. Skyy did not appear in any of the four answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Absolut1st
  2. Grey Goose2nd
  3. Belvedere3rd
  4. Ketel One4th
  5. Haku5th
  6. Finlandia6th
  7. Smirnoff7th
  8. Russian Standard8th
  9. Skyy–
  10. Cîroc–
  11. +1 more

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Absolut4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Grey Goose4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Ketel One3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Smirnoff2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Belvedere2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Haku2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Finlandia2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Russian Standard1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Skyy0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Cîroc0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

+1 more

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4 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.

Is Absolut or Skyy more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Absolut and Skyy by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 vodka brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.

Absolut and Skyy among vodka brands in Australia, by month

Share of searches by month for Absolut, Skyy. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthAbsolutGrey GooseSmirnoffBelvedereHakuSkyyCîrocKetel OneRussian StandardStolichnayaFinlandia
Oct 202531.5%17.2%21.1%14%4%4%2.8%1.5%1.3%1.3%1.3%
Nov 202527.6%22.6%18.5%15.1%3.7%4.3%2.3%1.6%1.3%1.6%1.3%
Dec 202526.6%21.7%14.5%17.8%4.3%4.3%5.3%1.1%1.3%1.9%1.3%
Jan 202626.6%21.8%17.8%17.8%3.5%4.2%2.9%1.6%1.1%1.6%1.3%
Feb 202630.7%16.8%16.8%20.6%3.3%4.1%2.5%1.2%1.5%1.5%0.99%
Mar 202632.4%17.8%17.8%17.8%3.5%4.2%2.2%1.1%1.3%1.1%1.1%
Apr 202632%17.5%17.5%17.5%3.5%5.2%2.2%1.3%1%1%1.3%
May 202630.9%20.7%16.9%16.9%3.3%4%2.1%1.5%1.5%1.2%1%
Jun 202636.7%16.4%16.4%16.4%3.2%3.9%2%1.2%1.8%1.2%0.79%
Jul 202635.5%19.4%15.9%15.9%3.1%3.7%1.7%1.2%1.7%0.94%0.94%
Aug 202635.3%19.3%15.8%15.8%3.1%3.7%2%1.2%1.7%1.2%0.94%
Sep 202637.2%20.3%16.6%13.6%3.2%3.2%2.2%1.2%1.2%0.8%0.65%

How has the Absolut and Skyy comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Absolut was ahead of Skyy in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Absolut’s share of searches among vodka brands in Australia moved from 31.5% to 37.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 22.2K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Skyy’s share of searches among vodka brands in Australia moved from 4% to 3.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.9K.

How did search popularity change for Australia vodka brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Absolut gained share of searches among vodka brands in Australia, from 35.3% to 37.2%.

  2. In September 2026, Skyy lost share of searches among vodka brands in Australia, from 3.7% to 3.2%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Absolut’s and Skyy’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Absolut

1 branded search term

  • absolut vodka

Skyy

1 branded search term

  • skyy vodka

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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