Fragrance comparison

Abraj vs Black Rose Oud

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 260 ratings analysed

5 wins

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #26,355 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Black Rose Oud

Trish McEvoy

4.0194 votes

Rank #8,694 FloralOud

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abraj takes 5 of 7 categories.

Abraj
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Black Rose Oud
Choose it for a floral and oud character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Abraj5/7

Black Rose Oud2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbrajThe Spirit of Dubai

Black Rose OudTrish McEvoy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

4.01/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 27%Had 12%Want 62%

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

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

94 votes

Category winnerAbrajMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAbraj

SillageAbraj

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value32

Category winnerAbrajBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

floral100%

oud92%

rose84%

woody77%

fruity69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy

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

Raspberry LeafLitchiSaffronOsmanthusBlack Pepper

Heart

Black RoseBulgarian RoseIncenseOrchidGeraniumPapyrusCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCumin

Base

Agarwood (Oud)BenzoinMuskMadagascar VanillaPatchouliSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Damask Rose, Cedar and Geranium. 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–

Spring65

Summer50

Fall85

Winter100

Day76

Night100

Category winnerBlack Rose OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

Men18

Unisex18

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,355

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,694

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerBlack Rose OudHigher 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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Trish McEvoy Black Rose Oud opens with tart litchi, spicy saffron, and crushed raspberry leaf before settling into a deep floral heart of Bulgarian rose, geranium, and smoky incense. As the initial fruity brightness fades, dark agarwood, patchouli, and warm Madagascar vanilla anchor the dry-down on warm skin. It trans…

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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 Black Rose Oud?

Abraj takes 5 of 7 categories. Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Black Rose Oud is rated 4.01/5 from 94 votes. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Black Rose Oud for a floral and oud character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abraj or Black Rose Oud?

They last about the same: Abraj 73/100, Black Rose Oud 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Abraj or Black Rose Oud?

Projection is very close: Abraj 68/100, Black Rose Oud 67/100 for sillage.

Do Abraj and Black Rose Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Damask Rose, Cedar and Geranium.

Is Abraj or Black Rose Oud better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abraj and Black Rose Oud?

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. Black Rose Oud has top notes of Raspberry Leaf, Litchi, Saffron and Osmanthus, heart notes of Black Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Incense and Orchid, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin, Musk and Madagascar Vanilla.