Fragrance comparison

Abano vs Centaure Diamant Noir

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 40 ratings analysed

3 wins

Abano

Prince Matchabelli

4.2627 votes

Rank #22,639 LavenderCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Centaure Diamant Noir

Pierre Cardin

4.3113 votes

Rank #46,349 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abano takes 3 of 5 categories.

Abano
Choose it for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Centaure Diamant Noir
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Abano3/5

Centaure Diamant Noir1/5

Ratings & consensus: Abano
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Centaure Diamant Noir
Sillage & projection: Abano
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Abano

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbanoPrince Matchabelli

Centaure Diamant NoirPierre Cardin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 31%Had 14%Want 55%

4.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

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

38%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityCentaure Diamant Noir

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%

earthy92%

green84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

mossy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both earthy, citrus and green

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

Notes

Woodsy NotesCitrusesoak mossVetiverTobaccoLavenderGreen NotesFig LeafMint

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, oak moss and Green Notes. Durations are only published for Abano, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer75

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,639

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#46,349

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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Pierre Cardin Centaure Diamant Noir offers a sharp, aromatic breeze from the late nineties. This scent leads with bright citruses before sinking into a dry earthy base of oakmoss and tobacco. It suits men who appreciate green, mossy profiles for daytime casual wear during temperate spring and autumn days.

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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 Centaure Diamant Noir?

Abano takes 3 of 5 categories. Abano is rated 4.26/5 from 27 votes; Centaure Diamant Noir is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Abano for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Centaure Diamant Noir for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abano or Centaure Diamant Noir?

Centaure Diamant Noir lasts longest (Centaure Diamant Noir 77/100, Abano 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abano or Centaure Diamant Noir?

Abano projects furthest (Abano 78/100, Centaure Diamant Noir 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abano and Centaure Diamant Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, citrus and green accords. Common notes include Lavender, oak moss and Green Notes.

Is Abano or Centaure Diamant Noir better for summer or winter?

Abano suits daytime wear; Centaure Diamant Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abano and Centaure Diamant Noir?

Abano features Lavender, Orange, oak moss, Green Notes and Patchouli. Centaure Diamant Noir features Woodsy Notes, Citruses, oak moss, Vetiver and Tobacco.