Fragrance comparison

Abysse vs Realities for Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 174 ratings analysed

Abysse

Noème

3.6873 votes

Rank #28,141 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Realities for Men

Liz Claiborne

3.82101 votes

Rank #12,815 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Realities for Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

Abysse
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Realities for Men
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Abysse3/7

Realities for Men4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbysseNoème

Realities for MenLiz Claiborne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 24%Had 17%Want 58%

3.82/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 49%Had 30%Want 21%

Category winnerRealities for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

40%Like

15%Ok

15%Dislike

4%Hate

73 votes

26%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

101 votes

Category winnerRealities for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAbysse

SillageAbysse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value67

Category winnerRealities for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

floral84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Iso E SuperNutmegDavana

Heart

CyclamenHawthornCedar

Base

MuskMadagascar SandalwoodPatchouli

Top

GingerLemonTeaGreen NotesBergamotGrapefruitOrchidMandarin Orange

Heart

PatchouliCedarCyclamenOrange BlossomPeonyNutmegSyringa

Base

Woodsy NotesMuskSandalwoodMossVanillaCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Cyclamen, Cedar and Musk. 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

Summer47

Fall42

Winter32

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer70

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAbysseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex30

Women62

Men85

Unisex12

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,141

PerfumerMajda Bekkali

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#12,815

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerRealities for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Abysse by Noème opens with a sheer aura of Iso E Super, spiked with dry nutmeg and herbal davana. Perfumer Majda Bekkali builds a quiet floral heart of cyclamen and hawthorn over cedarwood, balancing crisp green accents with a soft, powdery veil. As the fragrance settles, clean musk, Madagascar sandalwood, and earthy …

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Realities for Men by Liz Claiborne opens with sharp ginger, bergamot, and green tea before settling into a soapy heart of cedar, nutmeg, and cyclamen. Cashmere wood and moss give the base a cozy texture that feels right for cool spring mornings, office work, or casual weekend errands.

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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, Abysse or Realities for Men?

Realities for Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Abysse is rated 3.68/5 from 73 votes; Realities for Men is rated 3.82/5 from 101 votes. Choose Abysse for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Realities for Men for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Abysse or Realities for Men?

Abysse lasts longest (Abysse 73/100, Realities for Men 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abysse or Realities for Men?

Abysse projects furthest (Abysse 72/100, Realities for Men 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abysse and Realities for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Cyclamen, Cedar and Musk.

Is Abysse or Realities for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Realities for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Abysse is the stronger pick. Abysse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abysse and Realities for Men?

Abysse has top notes of Iso E Super, Nutmeg and Davana, heart notes of Cyclamen, Hawthorn and Cedar, a base of Musk, Madagascar Sandalwood and Patchouli. Realities for Men has top notes of Ginger, Lemon, Tea and Green Notes, heart notes of Patchouli, Cedar, Cyclamen and Orange Blossom, a base of Woodsy Notes, Musk, Sandalwood and Moss.