Fragrance comparison

Abraj vs Agar Rouge

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 168 ratings analysed

3 wins

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #26,209 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Agar Rouge

House of Coalesce

5.002 votes

Rank #41,133 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abraj takes 3 of 4 categories.

Abraj
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Agar Rouge
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Abraj3/4

Agar Rouge1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Abraj
Sillage & projection: Abraj
Value for money: Agar Rouge
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

AbrajThe Spirit of Dubai

Agar RougeHouse of Coalesce

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

28%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

166 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAbraj

SillageAbraj

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAgar RougeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

woody100%

rose92%

musky84%

amber77%

oud69%

powdery61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCardamomSaffronLavenderPetitgrainDamask RosePink PepperPine

Heart

CypressVioletCedarGeraniumRed RoseJasmineThymeLeather

Base

PatchouliMuskOakmossMossSandalwoodVanillaAmberCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Top15-30 mins

SaffronPink PepperOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseAgarwood (Oud)CedarCashmere Wood

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberMuskCaramelMoss

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Damask Rose, Pink Pepper and Cedar. Durations are only published for Agar Rouge, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day45

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Date 39%Party 26%Work 18%Casual 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,209

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,133

PerfumerMaud Chabanis

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbrajHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Agar Rouge by House of Coalesce delivers a velvety blend of spicy woods and dark floral petals. The saffron hits immediately. Right behind it, a splash of tart orange and sparkling pink pepper brightens the air. The fragrance quickly settles into a rich heart of crimson rose, dry cedar, and gentle agarwood. You will n…

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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, Abraj or Agar Rouge?

Abraj takes 3 of 4 categories. Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Agar Rouge is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Agar Rouge for a woody and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abraj or Agar Rouge?

Abraj lasts longest (Abraj 73/100, Agar Rouge 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abraj or Agar Rouge?

Abraj projects furthest (Abraj 68/100, Agar Rouge 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abraj and Agar Rouge smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Saffron, Damask Rose, Pink Pepper and Cedar.

Is Abraj or Agar Rouge better for summer or winter?

Agar Rouge suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abraj and Agar Rouge?

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. Agar Rouge has top notes of Saffron, Pink Pepper and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Cedar and Cashmere Wood, a base of Amber, Musk, Caramel and Moss.