Fragrance comparison

Abyssal Odyssey vs Viola

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

Abyssal Odyssey

House of Noya

4.1916 votes

Rank #43,105 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Viola

Sospiro Perfumes

4.1862 votes

Rank #11,724 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Viola takes 5 of 6 categories.

Abyssal Odyssey
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Viola
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Abyssal Odyssey1/6

Viola5/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Abyssal OdysseyHouse of Noya

ViolaSospiro Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 15%Had 5%Want 79%

4.18/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 38%Had 4%Want 58%

Category winnerViolaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

56%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

60%Love

18%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityViola

SillageViola

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value42

Category winnerAbyssal OdysseyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber88%

marine77%

soft spicy65%

white floral53%

salty42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

amber83%

woody74%

citrus65%

balsamic56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Clary Sage

Heart2-3 hrs

Sea NotesEgyptian Jasmine

Base5-7+ hrs

AmberAmbergris

Top15-30 mins

LemonJuniperClary SageBergamotPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

AmbergrisRosemaryIncenseNutmeg

Base6-10+ hrs

SandalwoodCedarwoodVetiverOakmossAmber

Category winnerViolaLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall56

Winter22

Day100

Night44

Spring97

Summer100

Fall80

Winter53

Day100

Night69

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men58

Unisex42

Women0

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 20%Party 10%

Men70

Unisex24

Women5

Work 36%Casual 32%Date 18%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,105

PerfumerMiroslav Petkov

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,724

PerfumerDominique Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerViolaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Abyssal Odyssey by House of Noya delivers a bracing plunge into oceanic depths. The opening hits fast. French clary sage leads the charge, throwing off an herbal, aromatic dryness that cuts straight through morning air without any sugary fluff. Salty sea notes soon emerge alongside smooth Egyptian jasmine petals. This…

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Sospiro Viola kicks off with a sharp, wake-you-up blast of tart lemon, juicy bergamot, and crisp juniper berries cracked over fresh black pepper. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into an aromatic heart of herbal clary sage, earthy rosemary, and mineral ambergris, touched by a dry veil of incense …

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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, Abyssal Odyssey or Viola?

Viola takes 5 of 6 categories. Abyssal Odyssey is rated 4.19/5 from 16 votes; Viola is rated 4.18/5 from 62 votes. Choose Abyssal Odyssey for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Viola for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abyssal Odyssey or Viola?

Viola lasts longest (Viola 73/100, Abyssal Odyssey 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abyssal Odyssey or Viola?

Viola projects furthest (Viola 64/100, Abyssal Odyssey 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abyssal Odyssey and Viola smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Amber and Ambergris.

Is Abyssal Odyssey or Viola better for summer or winter?

Abyssal Odyssey suits daytime wear; Viola suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abyssal Odyssey and Viola?

Abyssal Odyssey has top notes of Clary Sage, heart notes of Sea Notes and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Amber and Ambergris. Viola has top notes of Lemon, Juniper, Clary Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Ambergris, Rosemary, Incense and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Oakmoss.