Fragrance comparison

Abadi Saga vs Absolute Thrill

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 30 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abadi Saga

Zimaya

4.2829 votes

Rank #14,216 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Absolute Thrill

Unscripted

5.001 votes

Rank #48,907 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abadi Saga takes 4 of 4 categories.

Abadi Saga
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Absolute Thrill
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character.

Abadi Saga4/4

Absolute Thrill0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Abadi Saga
Sillage & projection: Abadi Saga
Value for money: Abadi Saga
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Abadi Saga

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Abadi SagaZimaya

Absolute ThrillUnscripted

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 29%Had 2%Want 70%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

66%Love

14%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

7%Hate

29 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAbadi Saga

SillageAbadi Saga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAbadi SagaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

fruity61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

musky61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Orange BlossomBlack CurrantBergamotClove

Heart

CardamomCinnamonGingerPatchouliRose

Base

TonkaPepperOakmossSandalwoodVetiverMusk

Top15 to 30 minutes

BlackcurrantGingerBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Pink PepperPatchouliCardamom

Base2 to 4 hours

OakmossVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Ginger and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Absolute Thrill, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall90

Winter55

Day100

Night89

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex5

Women5

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,216

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#48,907

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAbadi SagaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Abadi Saga opens with sharp bergamot, dark black currant, and warm clove before settling into a heart of ginger, cinnamon, and patchouli. A smooth sandalwood and tonka base keeps the spiced fruits grounded on skin. It offers a fresh yet dark spicy profile built for crisp spring mornings and casual evening wear.

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Absolute Thrill by Unscripted delivers a crisp, tart introduction led by blackcurrant and bergamot, balanced by a sharp kick of fresh ginger. As the opening brightness settles, warm cardamom and crackling pink pepper join an earthy patchouli core. This gives the fragrance a lively, textured spice that feels energetic …

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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, Abadi Saga or Absolute Thrill?

Abadi Saga takes 4 of 4 categories. Abadi Saga is rated 4.28/5 from 29 votes; Absolute Thrill is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Abadi Saga for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Absolute Thrill for a woody and fresh spicy character.

Which lasts longer, Abadi Saga or Absolute Thrill?

Abadi Saga lasts longest (Abadi Saga 65/100, Absolute Thrill 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abadi Saga or Absolute Thrill?

Abadi Saga projects furthest (Abadi Saga 64/100, Absolute Thrill 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abadi Saga and Absolute Thrill smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Ginger and Patchouli.

Is Abadi Saga or Absolute Thrill better for summer or winter?

Abadi Saga suits daytime wear; Absolute Thrill suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abadi Saga and Absolute Thrill?

Abadi Saga has top notes of Orange Blossom, Black Currant, Bergamot and Clove, heart notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Ginger and Patchouli, a base of Tonka, Pepper, Oakmoss and Sandalwood. Absolute Thrill has top notes of Blackcurrant, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Cardamom, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver and Musk.