Fragrance comparison

Teawood vs Abia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 98 ratings analysed

Teawood

Zara

4.1758 votes

Rank #14,372 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Abia

Ajmal

4.3040 votes

Rank #26,527 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abia takes 5 of 7 categories.

Teawood
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Abia
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Teawood2/7

Abia5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TeawoodZara

AbiaAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 28%Had 18%Want 54%

4.30/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

Category winnerAbiaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

58 votes

48%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerAbiaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAbia

SillageAbia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value68

Category winnerTeawoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery83%

warm spicy65%

citrus48%

aromatic30%

woody100%

musky92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match69%Closely related · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomBergamotFigLemon

Heart

TeaVioletHeliotrope

Base

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaGuaiac WoodCedarSandalwoodMusk

Top

Pink PepperBergamotLemon

Heart

VioletCardamomArtemisia

Base

MuskPatchouliCedarGuaiac WoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Lemon and Violet. 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

Summer60

Fall65

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Spring40

Summer40

Fall93

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerAbiaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex44

Women56

Men17

Unisex39

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,372

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#26,527

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerTeawoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Teawood opens with a crisp burst of bergamot and warm cardamom that quickly shifts into dry black tea leaves. As it settles, cedar and guaiac wood create a calm, smoky timber base with a light powdery violet haze. It feels clean and grounded, making it an easy pick for casual spring mornings or low-key office wea…

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Abia by Ajmal opens with a bright, peppery citrus lift, then turns softly powdery as violet comes through with cardamom and a slightly herbal edge. The dry down is all about clean musk and dry woods, with patchouli, vetiver and cedar giving it a calm, grown-up finish. It tends to suit cooler weather and evening wear, …

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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, Teawood or Abia?

Abia takes 5 of 7 categories. Teawood is rated 4.17/5 from 58 votes; Abia is rated 4.30/5 from 40 votes. Choose Teawood for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Abia for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Teawood or Abia?

Abia lasts longest (Abia 73/100, Teawood 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Teawood or Abia?

Abia projects furthest (Abia 76/100, Teawood 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Teawood and Abia smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Lemon and Violet.

Is Teawood or Abia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Teawood is the stronger pick. For winter, Abia is the stronger pick. Teawood suits daytime wear; Abia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Teawood and Abia?

Teawood has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Fig and Lemon, heart notes of Tea, Violet and Heliotrope, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Sandalwood. Abia has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Cardamom and Artemisia, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Cedar and Guaiac Wood.