Abîme
Maison VioletEau de Parfum1930
Side by side
Abîme vs. Graphite
Is Abîme better than Graphite?
Graphite wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
SandalwoodBlack Pepper
woodywarm spicyamberfresh spicypowdery
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The essentials
What's different between Abîme and Graphite?
| Abîme | Graphite | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1930 | 2011 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Lorson | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Abîme and Graphite smell?
Abîme
Woody
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Balsamic
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
Smoky
Graphite
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Ozonic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Abîme and Graphite share?
Top
Black PepperChili
Violet LeafBlack PepperCedar LeavesBergamot
Heart
Palo SantoElemi Resin
Guaiac WoodLeathery NotesAmbergrisGeranium
Base
SandalwoodCedarIncense
SandalwoodFrankincenseOakmossBenzoin
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
SandalwoodPalo SantoCedar
Guaiac WoodSandalwoodCedar Leaves
Spicy Notes
Black PepperChili
Black Pepper
Resinous Notes
Elemi Resin
Frankincense
Where they fit
When and where do Abîme and Graphite work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Abîme or Graphite?
| Abîme | Graphite | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Abîme and Graphite?
The tension here is the thing. Chili and incense don't always agree, one burns, the other calms. But Abîme threads them together so well you stop noticing the paradox and start noticing how.Abîme
Mineral-powdery is the rare combo that reads cool and warm at the same time, not the usual woody-musk playbook. Graphite nails that tension. Great performance for the price.Graphite
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