Fragrance comparison

Abia vs Irth

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 179 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abia

Ajmal

4.3040 votes

Rank #26,527 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Irth

Nabeel

4.32139 votes

Rank #7,300 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abia takes 4 of 7 categories.

Abia
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Irth
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Abia4/7

Irth3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbiaAjmal

IrthNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

4.32/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 42%Had 7%Want 52%

Category winnerIrthRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

52%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

139 votes

Category winnerAbiaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAbia

SillageAbia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value74

Category winnerIrthBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

musky69%

rose61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Pink PepperBergamotLemon

Heart

VioletCardamomArtemisia

Base

MuskPatchouliCedarGuaiac WoodVetiver

Top

Damask RoseSpicesDried FruitsStrawberryPeachCandied FruitsPineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseOudCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisCedarwoodLily of the ValleyVioletIris

Base

White MuskVanillaLeatherAmberAmbergrisCivetGuaiac WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesViolet and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer40

Fall93

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAbiaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex39

Women44

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,527

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#7,300

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerIrthHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Abia by Ajmal opens with a bright, peppery citrus lift, then turns softly powdery as violet comes through with cardamom and a slightly herbal edge. The dry down is all about clean musk and dry woods, with patchouli, vetiver and cedar giving it a calm, grown-up finish. It tends to suit cooler weather and evening wear, …

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Nabeel Irth arrives as a dense, sweet-spicy scent that commands attention. Released in 2023, it merges a heavy dose of dried fruits, strawberry, and cinnamon with a dark base of leather, amber, and incense. It fits best in freezing winter weather, wrapping the wearer in a thick, warm shield of exotic spices and woods.

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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, Abia or Irth?

Abia takes 4 of 7 categories. Abia is rated 4.30/5 from 40 votes; Irth is rated 4.32/5 from 139 votes. Choose Abia for a woody and musky character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Irth for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Abia or Irth?

They last about the same: Abia 73/100, Irth 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Abia or Irth?

Abia projects furthest (Abia 76/100, Irth 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abia and Irth smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Violet and Guaiac Wood.

Is Abia or Irth better for summer or winter?

For summer, Abia is the stronger pick. For winter, Abia is the stronger pick. Abia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abia and Irth?

Abia has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Cardamom and Artemisia, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Cedar and Guaiac Wood. Irth has top notes of Damask Rose, Spices, Dried Fruits and Strawberry, heart notes of Rose, Oud, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amyris, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Leather and Amber.