Fragrance comparison

Abyss vs Quartz pour Homme

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 279 ratings analysed

2 wins

Abyss

Blackoud

5.001 votes

Rank #54,395 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Quartz pour Homme

Molyneux

4.08278 votes

Rank #6,439 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abyss takes 2 of 4 categories.

Abyss
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Quartz pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Abyss2/4

Quartz pour Homme1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbyssBlackoud

Quartz pour HommeMolyneux

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

4.08/ 5 · 278 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

34%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

278 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAbyss

SillageAbyss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

mossy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

fruity92%

green84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both green, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleMintPomelo

Heart

GalbanumCardamomJasmine

Base

MossAmberCedar

Top

BergamotBlack CurrantClovesGalbanumApple

Heart

MossVetiverJasmineCedar

Base

MuskAmberLabdanum

InformationalShared notesApple, Galbanum, Jasmine and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer88

Fall79

Winter27

Day100

Night34

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,439

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerQuartz pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Abyss by Blackoud opens with a crisp hit of green apple, crushed mint, and tart pomelo. The top feels bright and cold on skin, cutting through humid summer mornings. As the initial citrus fizz calms, bitter galbanum and crushed cardamom bring an earthy green spice to the heart. Jasmine adds a faint floral air without …

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Molyneux Quartz pour Homme brings a crisp blast of tart green apple, tangy black currant, and crushed galbanum over a sturdy base of cedar and oakmoss. First released in 1995, it bridges the gap between classic herbal forest scents and breezy nineties fruitiness. The opening hits with lively bergamot and a touch of wa…

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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, Abyss or Quartz pour Homme?

Abyss takes 2 of 4 categories. Abyss is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Quartz pour Homme is rated 4.08/5 from 278 votes. Choose Abyss for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Quartz pour Homme for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abyss or Quartz pour Homme?

Abyss lasts longest (Abyss 80/100, Quartz pour Homme 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abyss or Quartz pour Homme?

Abyss projects furthest (Abyss 75/100, Quartz pour Homme 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abyss and Quartz pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Apple, Galbanum, Jasmine and Moss.

Is Abyss or Quartz pour Homme better for summer or winter?

Abyss suits daytime wear; Quartz pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abyss and Quartz pour Homme?

Abyss has top notes of Apple, Mint and Pomelo, heart notes of Galbanum, Cardamom and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Amber and Cedar. Quartz pour Homme has top notes of Bergamot, Black Currant, Cloves and Galbanum, heart notes of Moss, Vetiver, Jasmine and Cedar, a base of Musk, Amber and Labdanum.