Fragrance comparison

Abano vs Black Label

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 59 ratings analysed

5 wins

Abano

Prince Matchabelli

4.2627 votes

Rank #22,639 LavenderCitrus

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Black Label

Yardley

4.0932 votes

Rank #46,187 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abano takes 5 of 8 categories.

Abano
Choose it for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Black Label
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Abano5/8

Black Label1/8

Ratings & consensus: Abano
Community sentiment: Black Label
Longevity: Abano
Sillage & projection: Abano
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Abano
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Abano

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbanoPrince Matchabelli

Black LabelYardley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 31%Had 14%Want 55%

4.09/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 32%Had 27%Want 41%

Category winnerAbanoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

31%Love

53%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerBlack LabelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAbano

SillageAbano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

citrus92%

earthy84%

mossy77%

green69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

lavender61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, lavender and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderOrangeoak mossGreen NotesPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

BergamotAmalfi LemonOrangeLemon Verbena

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderBrazilian RosewoodGeraniumClary Sage

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodVetiverPatchoulioak moss

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer75

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring33

Summer11

Fall100

Winter22

Day100

Night27

Category winnerAbanoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men83

Unisex0

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,639

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#46,187

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbanoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Abano by Prince Matchabelli is a classical green chypre built around brisk aromatic tones and deep earthy foundations. The scent leads with a sharp flash of fresh orange paired with clean, herbal lavender and crushed green notes. As the citrus sparkle settles, the fragrance shifts into an earthy heart dominated by woo…

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Yardley Black Label is an earthy, brisk woody chypre that smells like stepping straight out of a traditional barbershop on a crisp morning. It hits the skin with an invigorating burst of zesty bergamot, lemon, and tangy orange before settling into an herbal heart of aromatic lavender and clean geranium. As the citrus …

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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, Abano or Black Label?

Abano takes 5 of 8 categories. Abano is rated 4.26/5 from 27 votes; Black Label is rated 4.09/5 from 32 votes. Choose Abano for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Black Label for a woody and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abano or Black Label?

They last about the same: Abano 63/100, Black Label 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Abano or Black Label?

Abano projects furthest (Abano 78/100, Black Label 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abano and Black Label smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, lavender and earthy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Orange, oak moss and Patchouli.

Is Abano or Black Label better for summer or winter?

For summer, Abano is the stronger pick. For winter, Abano is the stronger pick. Abano suits daytime wear; Black Label suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abano and Black Label?

Abano features Lavender, Orange, oak moss, Green Notes and Patchouli. Black Label has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Orange and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of Lavender, Brazilian Rosewood, Geranium and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli and oak moss.