The Path vs Abuser
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Path takes 4 of 5 categories.
The PathChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
AbuserChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
The Path4/5
Abuser1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- The Path
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Path
- Sillage & projection
- Abuser
- Value for money
- The Path
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Path
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The PathTRNPAbuserTestament LondonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.35/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 44%Had 11%Want 45%
3.50/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 16%Had 6%Want 78%
Category winnerThe PathRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
25%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
31%Love
31%Like
6%Ok
19%Dislike
13%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Path
SillageAbuser
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe PathBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic86%
amber72%
oud58%
balsamic44%
fresh spicy30%
woody100%
amber92%
sweet84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
balsamic61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, amber and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black SpruceFirElemi resin
Heart
StyraxLabdanumTexas Cedar
Base
Agarwood (Oud)Haitian VetiverSandalwood
Top
CognacRumTangerineMandarin Orange
Heart
Orris RootOrange BlossomSageRoseLavenderMyrtleJasmine
Base
Agarwood (Oud)TobaccoIncenseMyrrhBirchOpoponaxLabdanumStyrax
InformationalShared notesStyrax, Labdanum and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer29
Fall71
Winter86
Day75
Night100
Spring36
Summer0
Fall100
Winter91
Day60
Night100
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#35,119
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#54,749
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerThe PathHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe Path by TRNP opens with a sharp burst of black spruce, resinous fir needle, and bright elemi resin. The top notes feel damp and pine-heavy, reminiscent of walking through a shaded coniferous forest after heavy rainfall. As the initial greenery settles, dark styrax and smoky labdanum merge with Texas cedar, giving …
Reviews →Abuser by Testament London is a dry, boozy woody blend that pairs heavy dark rum and cognac with a medicinal oud base. It fits cold autumn nights, wrapping the wearer in a dense cloud of tobacco leaf and burning birch wood.
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, The Path or Abuser?
The Path takes 4 of 5 categories. The Path is rated 4.35/5 from 20 votes; Abuser is rated 3.50/5 from 16 votes. Choose The Path for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Abuser for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, The Path or Abuser?
The Path lasts longest (The Path 80/100, Abuser 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Path or Abuser?
Abuser projects furthest (Abuser 78/100, The Path 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Path and Abuser smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Styrax, Labdanum and Agarwood (Oud).
Is The Path or Abuser better for summer or winter?
The Path suits evening wear; Abuser suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Path and Abuser?
The Path has top notes of Black Spruce, Fir and Elemi resin, heart notes of Styrax, Labdanum and Texas Cedar, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Haitian Vetiver and Sandalwood. Abuser has top notes of Cognac, Rum, Tangerine and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orris Root, Orange Blossom, Sage and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Tobacco, Incense and Myrrh.
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