Fragrance comparison

Abyss vs Aqua di Roma

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 0 ratings analysed

1 wins

Abyss

Amphore

—0 votes

Rank #76,067 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Aqua di Roma

John Ashwood

—0 votes

Rank #81,780 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abyss takes 1 of 1 categories.

Abyss
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Aqua di Roma
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character.

Abyss1/1

Aqua di Roma0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbyssAmphore

Aqua di RomaJohn Ashwood

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

woody86%

aromatic72%

mossy58%

patchouli44%

green30%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

earthy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronLavender

Heart

PatchouliAgarwoodNutmegCedarwood

Base

VetiverMossVanillaMusk

Top15-30 mins

BergamotSaffronNutmegAmber

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarwoodGeraniumJasmineCloves

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliVetiverIncenseMoss

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Patchouli, Nutmeg and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Aqua di Roma, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#76,067

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#81,780

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbyssHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Abyss by Amphore is a unisex Oriental Woody scent that leans into dark, damp earth. With a sharp saffron opening and a heart of agarwood and patchouli, it builds a grounding experience. It is suited for cool weather and evening wear, where the mossy base and vetiver linger on the skin throughout the night.

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Aqua di Roma by John Ashwood kicks off with an energetic burst of bitter bergamot and fiery saffron. The opening feels dry and prickly. Freshly grated nutmeg and warm amber quickly join the party, cutting through any early citrus sharpness. As the scent settles on skin, earthy cedarwood and aromatic geranium push thro…

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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.

Do Abyss and Aqua di Roma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Patchouli, Nutmeg and Cedarwood.

What are the notes in Abyss and Aqua di Roma?

Abyss has top notes of Saffron and Lavender, heart notes of Patchouli, Agarwood, Nutmeg and Cedarwood, a base of Vetiver, Moss, Vanilla and Musk. Aqua di Roma has top notes of Bergamot, Saffron, Nutmeg and Amber, heart notes of Cedarwood, Geranium, Jasmine and Cloves, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Incense and Moss.