Bench For Him vs Abyss
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Abyss takes 4 of 4 categories.
Bench For HimChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
AbyssChoose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bench For Him0/4
Abyss4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Abyss
- Sillage & projection
- Abyss
- Value for money
- Abyss
- 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
Bench For HimBench.AbyssBlackoudWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 50%Had 18%Want 32%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
0%Like
83%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAbyss
SillageAbyss
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAbyssBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
green84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
green100%
aromatic92%
mossy84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotLemonAppleMint
Heart
JasmineRoseLavender
Base
MuskMossSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber
Top
AppleMintPomelo
Heart
GalbanumCardamomJasmine
Base
MossAmberCedar
InformationalShared notesApple, Mint, 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 seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall67
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#68,964
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#53,832
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAbyssHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBench For Him is an aromatic fougere fragrance launched in 2017. It features a bright, clean opening of bergamot, lemon, apple, and mint. The heart transitions into floral notes of jasmine, rose, and lavender, settling onto a classic base of musk, moss, sandalwood, tonka bean, and amber. It is a straightforward, refre…
Reviews →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 …
Reviews →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, Bench For Him or Abyss?
Abyss takes 4 of 4 categories. Bench For Him is rated 2.83/5 from 6 votes; Abyss is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Bench For Him for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Abyss for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Bench For Him or Abyss?
Abyss lasts longest (Abyss 80/100, Bench For Him 33/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bench For Him or Abyss?
Abyss projects furthest (Abyss 75/100, Bench For Him 36/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bench For Him and Abyss smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and amber accords. Common notes include Apple, Mint, Jasmine and Moss.
Is Bench For Him or Abyss better for summer or winter?
Bench For Him suits daytime wear; Abyss suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bench For Him and Abyss?
Bench For Him has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Apple and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Lavender, a base of Musk, Moss, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Abyss has top notes of Apple, Mint and Pomelo, heart notes of Galbanum, Cardamom and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Amber and Cedar.
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