Fragrance comparison

Abano vs Sunday Cologne

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,094 ratings analysed

6 wins

Abano

Prince Matchabelli

4.2627 votes

Rank #22,639 LavenderCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Sunday Cologne

Byredo

3.791,067 votes

Rank #4,083 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abano takes 6 of 7 categories.

Abano
Choose it for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sunday Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Abano6/7

Sunday Cologne1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbanoPrince Matchabelli

Sunday CologneByredo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 31%Had 14%Want 55%

3.79/ 5 · 1,067 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

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

30%Love

40%Like

13%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

824 votes

Category winnerAbanoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAbano

SillageAbano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value36

Category winnerAbanoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

citrus92%

earthy84%

mossy77%

green69%

patchouli61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match30%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

BergamotStar AniseCardamom

Heart

LavenderGeraniumIncense

Base

Vetiveroak mossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLavender, 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAbanoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men47

Unisex48

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,639

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#4,083

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews148

Category winnerSunday CologneHigher 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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Sunday Cologne by Byredo is a clean, aromatic fragrance that centers on bergamot and lavender. It feels like a fresh, buttoned-up morning, perfect for a crisp spring workday or a relaxed weekend brunch. The scent is composed, understated, and versatile for those who prefer an office-friendly, professional, and well-gr…

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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 Sunday Cologne?

Abano takes 6 of 7 categories. Abano is rated 4.26/5 from 27 votes; Sunday Cologne is rated 3.79/5 from 1,067 votes. Choose Abano for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sunday Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Abano or Sunday Cologne?

They last about the same: Abano 63/100, Sunday Cologne 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Abano or Sunday Cologne?

Abano projects furthest (Abano 78/100, Sunday Cologne 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abano and Sunday Cologne smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and earthy accords. Common notes include Lavender, oak moss and Patchouli.

Is Abano or Sunday Cologne 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 Sunday Cologne?

Abano features Lavender, Orange, oak moss, Green Notes and Patchouli. Sunday Cologne has top notes of Bergamot, Star Anise and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Incense, a base of Vetiver, oak moss and Patchouli.