Fragrance comparison

Abiba vs The Chant

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 189 ratings analysed

Abiba

Lush

3.3852 votes

Rank #38,916 FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

The Chant

Maison Alhambra

3.77137 votes

Rank #9,264 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Chant takes 6 of 7 categories.

Abiba
Choose it for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The Chant
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Abiba1/7

The Chant6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbibaLush

The ChantMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.38/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

3.77/ 5 · 137 votes

Have 44%Had 9%Want 47%

Category winnerThe ChantRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

30%Like

23%Ok

7%Dislike

9%Hate

43 votes

32%Love

36%Like

12%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

137 votes

Category winnerThe ChantMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityThe Chant

SillageThe Chant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value84

Category winnerThe ChantBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

fresh spicy69%

tropical61%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

tropical77%

sweet69%

lactonic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral, yellow floral and tropical

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

FrangipaniBay LeafYlang YlangVetiverCarrot Seeds

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Frangipani

Heart

Ylang YlangTiare

Base

Vanilla

InformationalShared notesFrangipani and Ylang Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer86

Fall100

Winter14

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAbibaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex69

Women15

Men1

Unisex9

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,916

PerfumerEmma Dick

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#9,264

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerThe ChantHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Abiba by Lush is a distinctive floral fragrance that blends the creamy sweetness of frangipani and ylang-ylang with the grounding, earthy presence of vetiver and carrot seeds. This unisex scent offers a complex profile, making it a compelling choice for those who enjoy aromatics. It feels at home during transitional s…

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The Chant by Maison Alhambra is a tropical floral fragrance centered on frangipani and creamy vanilla. This scent leans into sunny, solar vibes, offering a dense bouquet of tiare and ylang-ylang that feels warm and opulent. It is well-suited for spring and summer days, providing a lasting, floral signature for those w…

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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, Abiba or The Chant?

The Chant takes 6 of 7 categories. Abiba is rated 3.38/5 from 52 votes; The Chant is rated 3.77/5 from 137 votes. Choose Abiba for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The Chant for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Abiba or The Chant?

They last about the same: The Chant 68/100, Abiba 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Abiba or The Chant?

The Chant projects furthest (The Chant 63/100, Abiba 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abiba and The Chant smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, yellow floral and tropical accords. Common notes include Frangipani and Ylang Ylang.

Is Abiba or The Chant better for summer or winter?

For summer, Abiba is the stronger pick. For winter, The Chant is the stronger pick. Abiba suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abiba and The Chant?

Abiba features Frangipani, Bay Leaf, Ylang Ylang, Vetiver and Carrot Seeds. The Chant has top notes of Frangipani, heart notes of Ylang Ylang and Tiare, a base of Vanilla.