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ABCBA new alphabet vs Geisha & Magnolia (Гейша и Магнолия)

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

Updated 23 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

ABCBA new alphabet takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • ABCBA new alphabet

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Geisha & Magnolia (Гейша и Магнолия)

    Choose it for a lactonic and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

ABCBA new alphabet4/4
Geisha & Magnolia (Гейша и Магнолия)0/4
Ratings & consensus
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Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
ABCBA new alphabet
Sillage & projection
ABCBA new alphabet
Value for money
ABCBA new alphabet
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
ABCBA new alphabet

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ABCBA new alphabetUnico Perfume
Geisha & Magnolia (Гейша и Магнолия)Wild Drops Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.56/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%
3.21/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 3%Had 3%Want 94%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
78%Love
11%Like
0%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

29%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
21%Dislike
21%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity91
〰 Sillage83
♥ Love / hate89
⏱ Longevity48
〰 Sillage38
♥ Love / hate55
Category winners

LongevityABCBA new alphabet

SillageABCBA new alphabet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value72
¤ Price value35
Category winnerABCBA new alphabetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
citrus92%
marine84%
ozonic77%
musky69%
powdery61%
lactonic100%
aromatic92%
floral84%
sake77%
fruity69%
powdery61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Elemi resinLemonCoconut
Heart2-4 hrs
Sea NotesOzonic notesPlumeria
Base6-8+ hrs
White MuskSandalwood
Top
SakeFig
Heart
MagnoliaGreen TeaCoconutWater LilyLotusPlumeriaTuberose
Base
MilkPowdery NotesVanillaWhite MuskWhite OudAmbergrisVetiver
InformationalShared notesCoconut, Plumeria and White Musk. Durations are only published for ABCBA new alphabet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter71
Day100
Night60
Spring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men11
Unisex89
Women0
Casual 35%Work 30%Date 20%Party 15%
Men14
Unisex14
Women71
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,221

PerfumerFederica Russo, Giuseppe Amorese

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#53,944

PerfumerAnna Nikishina

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerABCBA new alphabetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

ABCBA new alphabet by Unico Perfume delivers a sharp, mineral shock to the senses. It starts fast. Tart lemon peel cuts right through a milky splash of coconut and piney elemi resin. The immediate contrast feels icy and warm at the same time. Soon, salty sea notes and airy ozone sweep in, smelling like cold coastal wi…

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Geisha & Magnolia opens with a soft sake and fig idea, then settles into airy magnolia, green tea, watery florals, and a milky, powdery base. On skin it often reads gentle, fresh, and slightly creamy rather than loud. This suits someone who likes natural-feeling florals with a clean, washed texture. Reviews suggest it…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, ABCBA new alphabet or Geisha & Magnolia (Гейша и Магнолия)?

ABCBA new alphabet takes 4 of 4 categories. ABCBA new alphabet is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes; Geisha & Magnolia (Гейша и Магнолия) is rated 3.21/5 from 14 votes. Choose ABCBA new alphabet for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Geisha & Magnolia (Гейша и Магнолия) for a lactonic and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, ABCBA new alphabet or Geisha & Magnolia (Гейша и Магнолия)?

ABCBA new alphabet lasts longest (ABCBA new alphabet 91/100, Geisha & Magnolia (Гейша и Магнолия) 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, ABCBA new alphabet or Geisha & Magnolia (Гейша и Магнолия)?

ABCBA new alphabet projects furthest (ABCBA new alphabet 83/100, Geisha & Magnolia (Гейша и Магнолия) 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do ABCBA new alphabet and Geisha & Magnolia (Гейша и Магнолия) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Coconut, Plumeria and White Musk.

Is ABCBA new alphabet or Geisha & Magnolia (Гейша и Магнолия) better for summer or winter?

ABCBA new alphabet suits daytime wear; Geisha & Magnolia (Гейша и Магнолия) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in ABCBA new alphabet and Geisha & Magnolia (Гейша и Магнолия)?

ABCBA new alphabet has top notes of Elemi resin, Lemon and Coconut, heart notes of Sea Notes, Ozonic notes and Plumeria, a base of White Musk and Sandalwood. Geisha & Magnolia (Гейша и Магнолия) has top notes of Sake and Fig, heart notes of Magnolia, Green Tea, Coconut and Water Lily, a base of Milk, Powdery Notes, Vanilla and White Musk.

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