Fragrance comparison

1001 NIGHT vs Abraj

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 167 ratings analysed

1001 NIGHT

VELVET SAM

5.001 votes

Rank #52,230 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #26,284 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

1001 NIGHT
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money.
Abraj
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

1001 NIGHT1/2

Abraj1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: 1001 NIGHT
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Abraj

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1001 NIGHTVELVET SAM

AbrajThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

49%Love

28%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

166 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value37

Category winner1001 NIGHTBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

rose69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperGeranium

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliRoseSandalwood

Base6-10 hrs

MuskAmbergrisBenzoinVanilla

Top

BergamotCardamomSaffronLavenderPetitgrainDamask RosePink PepperPine

Heart

CypressVioletCedarGeraniumRed RoseJasmineThymeLeather

Base

PatchouliMuskOakmossMossSandalwoodVanillaAmberCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Patchouli, Rose and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for 1001 NIGHT, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day37

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 44%Party 31%Casual 15%Work 10%

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,230

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,284

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbrajHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Velvet Sam 1001 Night opens with an electric bite of crushed black pepper and crisp geranium leaf. The initial alcohol flash burns off in seconds, revealing dark red rose petals layered over earthy patchouli and creamy sandalwood. It feels rich, resinous, and deeply comforting on bare skin. As the scent warms, sweet …

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Abraj opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, black pepper, and saffron, immediately signaling a dense woody chypre architecture. As it warms on skin, dry cedar, cypress, and dark leather take command, anchored by a heavy base of patchouli, cypriol oil, and agarwood. It wears best in crisp autumn or winter air during fo…

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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, 1001 NIGHT or Abraj?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. 1001 NIGHT is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes. Choose 1001 NIGHT for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Do 1001 NIGHT and Abraj smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Patchouli, Rose and Sandalwood.

Is 1001 NIGHT or Abraj better for summer or winter?

1001 NIGHT suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1001 NIGHT and Abraj?

1001 NIGHT has top notes of Black Pepper and Geranium, heart notes of Patchouli, Rose and Sandalwood, a base of Musk, Ambergris, Benzoin and Vanilla. Abraj has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Saffron and Lavender, heart notes of Cypress, Violet, Cedar and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Oakmoss and Moss.