Fragrance comparison

The Chant vs Abiba

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 189 ratings analysed

6 wins

The Chant

Maison Alhambra

3.77137 votes

Rank #9,265 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Abiba

Lush

3.3852 votes

Rank #38,909 FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Chant takes 6 of 7 categories.

The Chant
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Abiba
Choose it for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

The Chant6/7

Abiba1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The ChantMaison Alhambra

AbibaLush

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 137 votes

Have 44%Had 9%Want 47%

3.38/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

Category winnerThe ChantRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

36%Like

12%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

137 votes

30%Love

30%Like

23%Ok

7%Dislike

9%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerThe ChantMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityThe Chant

SillageThe Chant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value45

Category winnerThe ChantBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

tropical77%

sweet69%

lactonic61%

floral100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

fresh spicy69%

tropical61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral, yellow floral and tropical

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Frangipani

Heart

Ylang YlangTiare

Base

Vanilla

Notes

FrangipaniBay LeafYlang YlangVetiverCarrot Seeds

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFrangipani and Ylang Ylang. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Spring86

Summer86

Fall100

Winter14

Day100

Night67

Category winnerAbibaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex9

Women90

Men15

Unisex69

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,265

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#38,909

PerfumerEmma Dick

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerThe ChantHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Chant by Maison Alhambra is a tropical floral fragrance centered on frangipani and creamy vanilla. This scent leans into sunny, solar vibes, offering a dense bouquet of tiare and ylang-ylang that feels warm and opulent. It is well-suited for spring and summer days, providing a lasting, floral signature for those w…

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Abiba by Lush is a distinctive floral fragrance that blends the creamy sweetness of frangipani and ylang-ylang with the grounding, earthy presence of vetiver and carrot seeds. This unisex scent offers a complex profile, making it a compelling choice for those who enjoy aromatics. It feels at home during transitional s…

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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, The Chant or Abiba?

The Chant takes 6 of 7 categories. The Chant is rated 3.77/5 from 137 votes; Abiba is rated 3.38/5 from 52 votes. Choose The Chant for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Abiba for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Chant or Abiba?

They last about the same: The Chant 68/100, Abiba 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, The Chant or Abiba?

The Chant projects furthest (The Chant 63/100, Abiba 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Chant and Abiba smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, yellow floral and tropical accords. Common notes include Frangipani and Ylang Ylang.

Is The Chant or Abiba better for summer or winter?

For summer, Abiba is the stronger pick. For winter, The Chant is the stronger pick. Abiba suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Chant and Abiba?

The Chant has top notes of Frangipani, heart notes of Ylang Ylang and Tiare, a base of Vanilla. Abiba features Frangipani, Bay Leaf, Ylang Ylang, Vetiver and Carrot Seeds.