Fragrance comparison

Abraj vs Amber Haze

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 421 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #26,355 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Amber Haze

Phlur

3.67255 votes

Rank #15,680 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abraj takes 4 of 7 categories.

Abraj
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Amber Haze
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Abraj4/7

Amber Haze3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbrajThe Spirit of Dubai

Amber HazePhlur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

3.67/ 5 · 255 votes

Have 60%Had 7%Want 33%

Category winnerAbrajRating 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

31%Love

33%Like

23%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

233 votes

Category winnerAbrajMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAbraj

SillageAbraj

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value67

Category winnerAmber HazeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

metallic61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both 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

Top

Saffron

Heart

Jasmine

Base

AmberMuskVanillaOakmoss

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Jasmine, Musk and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Spring85

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmber HazeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,355

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,680

PerfumerDonna Ramanauskas

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerAmber HazeHigher 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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Amber Haze by Phlur presents a warm, resinous profile dominated by saffron and amber. This unisex fragrance balances metallic spice with a soft, floral jasmine center. Designed for colder months, it functions as an everyday reach for those who prefer intimate, skin-hugging scents that lean into a cozy, powdery finish.

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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 Amber Haze?

Abraj takes 4 of 7 categories. Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Amber Haze is rated 3.67/5 from 255 votes. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Amber Haze for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Abraj or Amber Haze?

Abraj lasts longest (Abraj 73/100, Amber Haze 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abraj or Amber Haze?

Abraj projects furthest (Abraj 68/100, Amber Haze 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abraj and Amber Haze smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Saffron, Jasmine, Musk and Oakmoss.

Is Abraj or Amber Haze better for summer or winter?

For summer, Abraj is the stronger pick. For winter, Amber Haze is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abraj and Amber Haze?

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. Amber Haze has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Amber, Musk, Vanilla and Oakmoss.