Abano vs Gocce di Napoleon
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Abano takes 4 of 8 categories.
AbanoChoose it for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Gocce di NapoleonChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Abano4/8
Gocce di Napoleon3/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Abano
- Community sentiment
- Abano
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Abano
- Value for money
- Gocce di Napoleon
- Versatility
- Abano
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Gocce di Napoleon
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gocce di Napoleon
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AbanoPrince MatchabelliGocce di NapoleonMorrisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.26/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 31%Had 14%Want 55%
3.73/ 5 · 254 votes
Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%
Category winnerAbanoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
30%Like
0%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
27 votes
26%Love
44%Like
10%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
254 votes
Category winnerAbanoMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageAbano
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGocce di NapoleonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothlavender100%
citrus92%
earthy84%
mossy77%
green69%
patchouli61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
amber77%
mossy69%
woody61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus and mossy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
LavenderOrangeoak mossGreen NotesPatchouli
No top / heart / base split published
Top15-30 mins
Clary SageAmalfi LemonBergamotOrangePeachMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
BasilBlack CurrantPepperLavenderRoseJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
oak mossMyrhhMuskPatchouliIncenseFrench labdanum
Category winnerGocce di NapoleonLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer75
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night75
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter78
Day100
Night52
Category winnerAbanoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#22,639
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#9,602
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews25
Category winnerGocce di NapoleonHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAbano 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…
Reviews →Gocce di Napoleon by Morris is an Italian aromatic chypre that opens with a bright burst of bitter orange, Amalfi lemon, and herbal clary sage. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus sparkle settles into an earthy heart of spicy basil, peppery black currant, and crisp lavender. As the hours pass, the scent dries down to a…
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, Abano or Gocce di Napoleon?
Abano takes 4 of 8 categories. Abano is rated 4.26/5 from 27 votes; Gocce di Napoleon is rated 3.73/5 from 254 votes. Choose Abano for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Gocce di Napoleon for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Abano or Gocce di Napoleon?
They last about the same: Abano 63/100, Gocce di Napoleon 63/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Abano or Gocce di Napoleon?
Abano projects furthest (Abano 78/100, Gocce di Napoleon 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Abano and Gocce di Napoleon smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and mossy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Orange, oak moss and Patchouli.
Is Abano or Gocce di Napoleon better for summer or winter?
For summer, Abano is the stronger pick. For winter, Abano is the stronger pick. Abano suits daytime wear; Gocce di Napoleon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Abano and Gocce di Napoleon?
Abano features Lavender, Orange, oak moss, Green Notes and Patchouli. Gocce di Napoleon has top notes of Clary Sage, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Basil, Black Currant, Pepper and Lavender, a base of oak moss, Myrhh, Musk and Patchouli.
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