Fragrance comparison

Abano vs Deep Forest

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 221 ratings analysed

Abano

Prince Matchabelli

4.2627 votes

Rank #22,639 LavenderCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Deep Forest

Bogner

4.26194 votes

Rank #3,459 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Deep Forest takes 6 of 7 categories.

Abano
Choose it for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Deep Forest
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Abano1/7

Deep Forest6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbanoPrince Matchabelli

Deep ForestBogner

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 31%Had 14%Want 55%

4.26/ 5 · 194 votes

Have 34%Had 14%Want 52%

Category winnerDeep ForestRating 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

42%Love

53%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerDeep ForestMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityDeep Forest

SillageAbano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value64

Category winnerDeep ForestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

citrus92%

earthy84%

mossy77%

green69%

patchouli61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

amber61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both citrus 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

Top

NutmegArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCitrusesOrangePetitgrainNeroli

Heart

VetiverPatchouliLavenderCinnamon

Base

oak mossIncenseMuskFrench labdanum

InformationalShared notesLavender, Orange, oak moss and Patchouli. 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

Spring80

Summer47

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night71

Category winnerDeep ForestMost 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#3,459

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerDeep ForestHigher 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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Deep Forest smells like a classic 1990s aromatic woody, bright with citrus and herbs at the top, then greener, spicier, and darker as patchouli, vetiver, oak moss, and incense settle in. It reads masculine, earthy, and slightly resinous rather than sweet. If you enjoy old-school forest-style compositions with moss, sp…

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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 Deep Forest?

Deep Forest takes 6 of 7 categories. Abano is rated 4.26/5 from 27 votes; Deep Forest is rated 4.26/5 from 194 votes. Choose Abano for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Deep Forest for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abano or Deep Forest?

Deep Forest lasts longest (Deep Forest 81/100, Abano 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abano or Deep Forest?

Abano projects furthest (Abano 78/100, Deep Forest 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abano and Deep Forest smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and earthy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Orange, oak moss and Patchouli.

Is Abano or Deep Forest better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abano and Deep Forest?

Abano features Lavender, Orange, oak moss, Green Notes and Patchouli. Deep Forest has top notes of Nutmeg, Artemisia, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Patchouli, Lavender and Cinnamon, a base of oak moss, Incense, Musk and French labdanum.