Fragrance comparison

ABCBA new alphabet vs NRV

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

ABCBA new alphabet

Unico Perfume

4.569 votes

Rank #36,221 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

NRV

Koesio

—0 votes

Rank #68,509 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

ABCBA new alphabet
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
NRV
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money.

ABCBA new alphabet2/4

NRV2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: NRV
Sillage & projection: ABCBA new alphabet
Value for money: NRV
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

NRVKoesio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNRV

SillageABCBA new alphabet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNRVBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

marine84%

ozonic77%

musky69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

earthy84%

musky77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and musky

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

GrapefruitLemonPink Pepper

Heart

White MuskElemi resinSea Notes

Base

RaspberryOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesElemi resin, Lemon, Sea Notes 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex89

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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#68,509

PerfumerJoseph Rubino

Launched—

Reviews0

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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NRV by Koesio is a crisp, woody aquatic fragrance built for active days. It opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit and lemon, finding its core in salty sea notes, elemi resin, and white musk. The dry-down settles into a balanced base of vetiver, oakmoss, and a touch of raspberry. It is a refined, daily-wear option for…

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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 lasts longer, ABCBA new alphabet or NRV?

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

Which projects more, ABCBA new alphabet or NRV?

ABCBA new alphabet projects furthest (ABCBA new alphabet 83/100, NRV 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do ABCBA new alphabet and NRV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Elemi resin, Lemon, Sea Notes and White Musk.

Is ABCBA new alphabet or NRV better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in ABCBA new alphabet and NRV?

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. NRV has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of White Musk, Elemi resin and Sea Notes, a base of Raspberry, Oakmoss and Vetiver.