Fragrance comparison

Abano vs Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 163 ratings analysed

Abano

Prince Matchabelli

4.2627 votes

Rank #22,639 LavenderCitrus

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18%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)

Perry Ellis

4.36136 votes

Rank #3,832 AromaticAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) takes 5 of 7 categories.

Abano
Choose it for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Abano2/7

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)5/7

Ratings & consensus: Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)
Community sentiment: Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)
Longevity: Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)
Sillage & projection: Abano
Value for money: Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)
Versatility: Abano
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbanoPrince Matchabelli

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)Perry Ellis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 31%Had 14%Want 55%

4.36/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 42%Had 23%Want 35%

Category winnerPerry Ellis for Men Original (1985)Rating 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

58%Love

30%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

136 votes

Category winnerPerry Ellis for Men Original (1985)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityPerry Ellis for Men Original (1985)

SillageAbano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value70

Category winnerPerry Ellis for Men Original (1985)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

citrus92%

earthy84%

mossy77%

green69%

patchouli61%

aromatic100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

green61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both 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

oak mossLeatherGalbanumVanilleCarnationBergamotRoseCivetAmberVetiverSandalwoodOpoponax

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesoak moss. 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

Spring77

Summer39

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAbanoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men68

Unisex28

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,639

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#3,832

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winnerPerry Ellis for Men Original (1985)Higher 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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Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) hits skin with bitter galbanum and bright bergamot before turning thick and spicy. A floral heart of carnation and rose settles into heavy oakmoss, dark leather, and resinous amber. It thrives outdoors in brisk autumn weather, projecting a stiff, vintage aromatic presence that stays…

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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 Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)?

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) takes 5 of 7 categories. Abano is rated 4.26/5 from 27 votes; Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) is rated 4.36/5 from 136 votes. Choose Abano for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Abano or Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)?

Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) lasts longest (Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) 74/100, Abano 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abano or Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)?

Abano projects furthest (Abano 78/100, Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abano and Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and green accords. Common notes include oak moss.

Is Abano or Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abano and Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985)?

Abano features Lavender, Orange, oak moss, Green Notes and Patchouli. Perry Ellis for Men Original (1985) features oak moss, Leather, Galbanum, Vanille and Carnation.