Fragrance comparison

Abraj vs Alien Oud Majestueux

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 1,124 ratings analysed

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #27,086 WoodyAromatic

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31%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Alien Oud Majestueux

Mugler

4.10958 votes

Rank #1,812 OudWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alien Oud Majestueux takes 7 of 7 categories.

Abraj
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring.
Alien Oud Majestueux
Choose it for a oud and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Abraj0/7

Alien Oud Majestueux7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbrajThe Spirit of Dubai

Alien Oud MajestueuxMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

4.10/ 5 · 958 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerAlien Oud MajestueuxRating 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

47%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

958 votes

Category winnerAlien Oud MajestueuxMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAlien Oud Majestueux

SillageAlien Oud Majestueux

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value52

Category winnerAlien Oud MajestueuxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

oud100%

white floral91%

amber83%

warm spicy74%

woody65%

powdery56%

Scent match31%Clearly different · 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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineCashmeran

Base8-12+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)Amber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Saffron, Jasmine and Amber. Durations are only published for Alien Oud Majestueux, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Spring31

Summer23

Fall0

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Category winnerAlien Oud MajestueuxMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

Men6

Unisex55

Women39

Date 41%Party 38%Casual 13%Work 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,086

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews114

Category winnerAlien Oud MajestueuxHigher 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…

Reviews →

Alien Oud Majestueux by Mugler takes the solar floral identity of the original pillar and steeps it in dark, resinous woods. Do not overspray this. The initial spray unleashes an assertive surge of dry saffron and crushed green cardamom pods, underpinned by a solvent edge that takes three minutes to soften. Soon, dens…

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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 Alien Oud Majestueux?

Alien Oud Majestueux takes 7 of 7 categories. Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Alien Oud Majestueux is rated 4.10/5 from 958 votes. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring. Choose Alien Oud Majestueux for a oud and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abraj or Alien Oud Majestueux?

Alien Oud Majestueux lasts longest (Alien Oud Majestueux 80/100, Abraj 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abraj or Alien Oud Majestueux?

Alien Oud Majestueux projects furthest (Alien Oud Majestueux 73/100, Abraj 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abraj and Alien Oud Majestueux smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Saffron, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Abraj or Alien Oud Majestueux better for summer or winter?

For summer, Alien Oud Majestueux is the stronger pick. For winter, Alien Oud Majestueux is the stronger pick. Alien Oud Majestueux suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abraj and Alien Oud Majestueux?

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. Alien Oud Majestueux has top notes of Saffron and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine and Cashmeran, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.