Fragrance comparison

ABCBA new alphabet vs Milky Way

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 55 ratings analysed

4 wins

ABCBA new alphabet

Unico Perfume

4.569 votes

Rank #36,221 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Milky Way

Marcoccia

4.0246 votes

Rank #25,188 VanillaLactonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

ABCBA new alphabet takes 4 of 5 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.
Milky Way
Choose it for a vanilla and lactonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

ABCBA new alphabet4/5

Milky Way1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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): ABCBA new alphabet
Fragranxe ranking: Milky Way

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ABCBA new alphabetUnico Perfume

Milky WayMarcoccia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

4.02/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 17%Had 10%Want 73%

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

41%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

9%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityABCBA new alphabet

SillageABCBA new alphabet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value43

Category winnerABCBA new alphabetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

marine84%

ozonic77%

musky69%

powdery61%

vanilla100%

lactonic91%

powdery83%

sweet74%

amber65%

woody56%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both 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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

MilkCoconutOrchidJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaAmberSandalwoodWhite Musk

Category winnerABCBA new alphabetLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night60

Spring50

Summer22

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex89

Women0

Casual 35%Work 30%Date 20%Party 15%

Men4

Unisex8

Women88

Casual 35%Date 30%Work 19%Party 16%

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#25,188

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMilky WayHigher 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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Marcoccia Milky Way opens with a quick, refreshing splash of bergamot and pink pepper before revealing its rich, creamy center. The heart quickly unfolds with warm cow milk, fresh coconut, and gentle touches of jasmine and orchid petals, capturing the comforting smell of chocolate bar fillings and delicate vanilla cus…

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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 Milky Way?

ABCBA new alphabet takes 4 of 5 categories. ABCBA new alphabet is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes; Milky Way is rated 4.02/5 from 46 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 Milky Way for a vanilla and lactonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, ABCBA new alphabet or Milky Way?

ABCBA new alphabet lasts longest (ABCBA new alphabet 91/100, Milky Way 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, ABCBA new alphabet or Milky Way?

ABCBA new alphabet projects furthest (ABCBA new alphabet 83/100, Milky Way 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do ABCBA new alphabet and Milky Way smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Coconut, White Musk and Sandalwood.

Is ABCBA new alphabet or Milky Way better for summer or winter?

ABCBA new alphabet suits daytime wear; Milky Way suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in ABCBA new alphabet and Milky Way?

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. Milky Way has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Milk, Coconut, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and White Musk.