Fragrance comparison

Abraj vs Air

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 225 ratings analysed

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #27,625 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Air

Maori Collection

4.1959 votes

Rank #18,405 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Air takes 5 of 7 categories.

Abraj
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Air
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Abraj2/7

Air5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbrajThe Spirit of Dubai

AirMaori Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

4.19/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%

Category winnerAirRating 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

37%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerAirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAbraj

SillageAbraj

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value54

Category winnerAirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

wine77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Red WinePalisander RosewoodBenzoinBlack PepperMusk

Heart2 to 3 hours

CashmeranVanillaCardamomCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base3 to 5 hours

PatchouliSandalwoodLeatherTonka BeanAmbergris

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Leather, Patchouli and Musk. Durations are only published for Air, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Spring79

Summer32

Fall100

Winter74

Day100

Night100

Category winnerAirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

Men5

Unisex47

Women49

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,625

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,405

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerAirHigher 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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Air by Maori Collection is an oriental woody fragrance that blends rich red wine with warm woods and resins. The scent opens with a distinctive red wine accord balanced by black pepper, sweet benzoin, palisander rosewood, and musk. As the fragrance develops, smooth cashmeran, spicy cardamom, and sweet vanilla join cyp…

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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 Air?

Air takes 5 of 7 categories. Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Air is rated 4.19/5 from 59 votes. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Air for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Abraj or Air?

Abraj lasts longest (Abraj 73/100, Air 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abraj or Air?

Abraj projects furthest (Abraj 68/100, Air 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abraj and Air smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Leather, Patchouli and Musk.

Is Abraj or Air better for summer or winter?

For summer, Air is the stronger pick. For winter, Air is the stronger pick. Air suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abraj and Air?

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. Air has top notes of Red Wine, Palisander Rosewood, Benzoin and Black Pepper, heart notes of Cashmeran, Vanilla, Cardamom and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Leather and Tonka Bean.