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Abano vs Profumo di Pantelleria

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

Updated 71 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

  • Abano

    Choose it for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Profumo di Pantelleria

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Abano4/8
Profumo di Pantelleria4/8
Ratings & consensus
Abano
Community sentiment
Profumo di Pantelleria
Longevity
Profumo di Pantelleria
Sillage & projection
Abano
Value for money
Profumo di Pantelleria
Versatility
Abano
Note pyramid (duration)
Profumo di Pantelleria
Fragranxe ranking
Abano

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AbanoPrince Matchabelli
Profumo di PantelleriaProfumi di Pantelleria
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.26/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 31%Had 14%Want 55%
4.09/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 37%Had 10%Want 53%
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

36%Love
50%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerProfumo di PantelleriaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage78
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage74
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityProfumo di Pantelleria

SillageAbano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value75
Category winnerProfumo di PantelleriaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
lavender100%
citrus92%
earthy84%
mossy77%
green69%
patchouli61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
mossy69%
fresh61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and mossy

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

Top30 to 45 minutes
Bitter OrangeMandarin OrangeAmalfi LemonOrangeLavender
Heart2 to 4 hours
BasilRosemaryThymeNeroliJasmineGeranium
Base6 to 8 hours
oak mossAmberPatchouli
Category winnerProfumo di PantelleriaLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring25
Summer75
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night75
Spring50
Summer100
Fall33
Winter11
Day100
Night20
Category winnerAbanoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men33
Unisex67
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,639

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#32,465

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Profumo di Pantelleria opens with a vivid burst of bitter orange, Amalfi lemon, mandarin orange, and sweet lavender. It captures the dry, sunny atmosphere of the Mediterranean island that inspired it, grounding bright citrus rinds with savory culinary herbs. As the initial zest settles, an aromatic core of basil, rose…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Abano or Profumo di Pantelleria?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Abano is rated 4.26/5 from 27 votes; Profumo di Pantelleria is rated 4.09/5 from 44 votes. Choose Abano for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Profumo di Pantelleria for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abano or Profumo di Pantelleria?

Profumo di Pantelleria lasts longest (Profumo di Pantelleria 79/100, Abano 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abano or Profumo di Pantelleria?

Abano projects furthest (Abano 78/100, Profumo di Pantelleria 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abano and Profumo di Pantelleria smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and mossy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Orange, oak moss and Patchouli.

Is Abano or Profumo di Pantelleria better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abano and Profumo di Pantelleria?

Abano features Lavender, Orange, oak moss, Green Notes and Patchouli. Profumo di Pantelleria has top notes of Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Basil, Rosemary, Thyme and Neroli, a base of oak moss, Amber and Patchouli.

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