Fragrance comparison

Abraj vs Cesare Paciotti For Him

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 296 ratings analysed

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #26,465 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Cesare Paciotti For Him

Cesare Paciotti

4.13130 votes

Rank #11,610 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cesare Paciotti For Him takes 5 of 7 categories.

Abraj
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Cesare Paciotti For Him
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Abraj2/7

Cesare Paciotti For Him5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbrajThe Spirit of Dubai

Cesare Paciotti For HimCesare Paciotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

4.13/ 5 · 130 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerCesare Paciotti For HimRating 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

32%Love

56%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

130 votes

Category winnerCesare Paciotti For HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAbraj

SillageAbraj

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value72

Category winnerCesare Paciotti For HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

musky84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

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

Top20-30 mins

CardamomGingerLavenderBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletDesert Rose

Base6-8+ hrs

Cashmere WoodCypriol Oil or NagarmothaMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Lavender and Violet. Durations are only published for Cesare Paciotti For Him, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Spring93

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Category winnerCesare Paciotti For HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

Men83

Unisex3

Women14

Work 32%Date 28%Casual 25%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,465

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,610

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerCesare Paciotti For HimHigher 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 →

Cesare Paciotti For Him delivers a serious, dry woody profile with an immediate kick of kitchen spices. The cardamom hits immediately. Fresh ginger and bergamot provide a brisk three-minute solvent lift, quickly followed by dry lavender and powdery violet leaf. You will not find sweet mall-counter amber here. Instead,…

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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 Cesare Paciotti For Him?

Cesare Paciotti For Him takes 5 of 7 categories. Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Cesare Paciotti For Him is rated 4.13/5 from 130 votes. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Cesare Paciotti For Him for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abraj or Cesare Paciotti For Him?

Abraj lasts longest (Abraj 73/100, Cesare Paciotti For Him 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abraj or Cesare Paciotti For Him?

Abraj projects furthest (Abraj 68/100, Cesare Paciotti For Him 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abraj and Cesare Paciotti For Him smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Lavender and Violet.

Is Abraj or Cesare Paciotti For Him better for summer or winter?

For summer, Abraj is the stronger pick. For winter, Cesare Paciotti For Him is the stronger pick. Cesare Paciotti For Him suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abraj and Cesare Paciotti For Him?

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. Cesare Paciotti For Him has top notes of Cardamom, Ginger, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet and Desert Rose, a base of Cashmere Wood, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Musk.