Fragrance comparison

Abia vs Shaded

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 68 ratings analysed

6 wins

Abia

Ajmal

4.3040 votes

Rank #25,615 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Shaded

Diane Pernet

4.2128 votes

Rank #53,191 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abia takes 6 of 7 categories.

Abia
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Shaded
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Abia6/7

Shaded1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbiaAjmal

ShadedDiane Pernet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

4.21/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 47%Had 7%Want 46%

Category winnerAbiaRating 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

54%Love

29%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerAbiaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityShaded

SillageAbia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value25

Category winnerAbiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

aromatic86%

marine72%

earthy58%

salty44%

aquatic30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperBergamotLemon

Heart

VioletCardamomArtemisia

Base

MuskPatchouliCedarGuaiac WoodVetiver

Notes

Sea NotesVetiverGuaiac WoodMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMusk, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Shaded, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer40

Fall93

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring43

Summer71

Fall100

Winter43

Day75

Night100

Category winnerAbiaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex39

Women44

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,615

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#53,191

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbiaHigher 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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Shaded by Diane Pernet delivers a brisk, shadowy approach to the traditional aquatic genre. Released as a unisex woody aromatic blend, it avoids sugary sweetness in favour of stark sea notes, earthy vetiver, and smoky guaiac wood. The initial spray feels like cold ocean spray crashing over sun-bleached coastal timber.…

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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 Shaded?

Abia takes 6 of 7 categories. Abia is rated 4.30/5 from 40 votes; Shaded is rated 4.21/5 from 28 votes. Choose Abia for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Shaded for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abia or Shaded?

Shaded lasts longest (Shaded 84/100, Abia 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abia or Shaded?

Abia projects furthest (Abia 76/100, Shaded 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abia and Shaded smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Musk, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver.

Is Abia or Shaded better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abia and Shaded?

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. Shaded features Sea Notes, Vetiver, Guaiac Wood and Musk.