Absolut vs Belvedere:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Absolut had more branded searches than Belvedere among vodka brands in New Zealand. Absolut had about 7,000 branded searches, while Belvedere had 1,360. Absolut made up 29.6% of all vodka brand searches we track, and Belvedere accounted for 5.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about vodka brands, Absolut and Belvedere each appeared in two of the four answers. Absolut was mentioned before Belvedere in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Absolut, about 5 searches for every 1 for Belvedere
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 4 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Absolut, named ahead of Belvedere in 2 of 3 answers
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Top vodka brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Absolut was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Belvedere was mentioned in two out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Absolut was listed before Belvedere in two out of three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Absolut1st
Grey Goose2nd
Belvedere3rd
42 Below3rd
Smirnoff5th
Cîroc–
Stolichnaya–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Grey Goose3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Absolut2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Belvedere2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- 42 Below2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Smirnoff1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Cîroc0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Stolichnaya0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which vodka brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best vodka brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best vodka brand in New Zealand for a cocktail?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best vodka”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cheap vodka nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Absolut or Belvedere more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Absolut and Belvedere by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven vodka brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Absolut, Belvedere. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Smirnoff | Absolut | Grey Goose | Belvedere | 42 Below | Cîroc | Stolichnaya |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 54.9% | 23.2% | 7.6% | 5% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 1% |
| Nov 2025 | 51.7% | 22.7% | 8.6% | 5.1% | 7.4% | 3.4% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.8% | 24.5% | 9% | 4.3% | 5.4% | 6.7% | 1.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 41.7% | 29.6% | 8% | 5.8% | 7.6% | 4.5% | 2.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 45.8% | 29.9% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 48.8% | 28.2% | 8.1% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 0.95% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.8% | 27.3% | 7.7% | 5.4% | 4.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% |
| May 2026 | 47.2% | 29.2% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 1% |
| Jun 2026 | 46.8% | 31.6% | 7.1% | 6.3% | 4% | 3.3% | 0.96% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.1% | 29.3% | 8.1% | 5% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 0.85% |
| Aug 2026 | 45.8% | 32.3% | 7.7% | 4.8% | 5% | 3.3% | 1% |
| Sep 2026 | 48.6% | 29.6% | 8.6% | 5.8% | 3.5% | 3.3% | 0.68% |
How has the Absolut and Belvedere comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Absolut was ahead of Belvedere 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 New Zealand moved from 23.2% to 29.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.5K to 7K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Belvedere’s share of searches among vodka brands in New Zealand moved from 5% to 5.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 980 to 1.4K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand vodka brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Belvedere overtook 42 Below to rank 4th among vodka brands in New Zealand, with 5.8% of the searches.
In September 2026, Absolut lost share of searches among vodka brands in New Zealand, from 32.3% to 29.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
13 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Absolut’s and Belvedere’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.
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