A Collection vs Abraxas
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
A Collection takes 4 of 7 categories.
A CollectionChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
AbraxasChoose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
A Collection4/7
Abraxas3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- A Collection
- Community sentiment
- A Collection
- Longevity
- Abraxas
- Sillage & projection
- Abraxas
- Value for money
- A Collection
- Versatility
- Abraxas
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- A Collection
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
A CollectionZaraAbraxasBoadicea the VictoriousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 67 votes
Have 43%Had 14%Want 42%
3.64/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 21%Had 14%Want 65%
Category winnerA CollectionRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
51%Like
0%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
55 votes
24%Love
44%Like
8%Ok
20%Dislike
4%Hate
50 votes
Category winnerA CollectionMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAbraxas
SillageAbraxas
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerA CollectionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
white floral84%
marine77%
citrus69%
fruity61%
white floral100%
tuberose92%
yellow floral84%
woody77%
fruity69%
floral61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Sea NotesBergamot
Heart
JasminePeach
Base
CedarVetiver
Top
PeachBergamotDried Fruits
Heart
TuberoseJasmineYlang-YlangNarcissusOsmanthus
Base
AmberCedarMuskVetiverTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Peach and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring83
Summer100
Fall22
Winter4
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer91
Fall64
Winter18
Day100
Night25
Category winnerAbraxasMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,011
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews21
Overall rank#20,667
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerA CollectionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotA Collection is a bright, easygoing Zara freshie built around marine bergamot, light florals, and a clean cedar vetiver base. On skin it usually reads airy, salty, citrusy, and slightly fruity, with a soft peach touch that keeps it from feeling too sharp. Shoppers who enjoy Versace Pour Homme style freshness may find …
Reviews →Abraxas by Boadicea the Victorious opens with an intense white floral surge where indolic tuberose meets juicy peach and crisp bergamot. Within minutes, creamy ylang-ylang and narcissus expand across the heart, anchored by a sweet dried fruit accord that adds unexpected gourmand warmth. As the initial bloom settles on…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, A Collection or Abraxas?
A Collection takes 4 of 7 categories. A Collection is rated 3.94/5 from 67 votes; Abraxas is rated 3.64/5 from 50 votes. Choose A Collection for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Abraxas for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, A Collection or Abraxas?
Abraxas lasts longest (Abraxas 72/100, A Collection 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, A Collection or Abraxas?
Abraxas projects furthest (Abraxas 83/100, A Collection 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do A Collection and Abraxas smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Peach and Cedar.
Is A Collection or Abraxas better for summer or winter?
For summer, A Collection is the stronger pick. For winter, Abraxas is the stronger pick. A Collection suits daytime wear; Abraxas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A Collection and Abraxas?
A Collection has top notes of Sea Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine and Peach, a base of Cedar and Vetiver. Abraxas has top notes of Peach, Bergamot and Dried Fruits, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Narcissus, a base of Amber, Cedar, Musk and Vetiver.
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