Fragrance comparison

Abraj vs CH Kings

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 299 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #26,207 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

CH Kings

Carolina Herrera

3.56133 votes

Rank #18,428 Warm SpicyAromatic

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.
CH Kings
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Abraj4/7

CH Kings3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbrajThe Spirit of Dubai

CH KingsCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

3.56/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

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

29%Like

10%Ok

27%Dislike

4%Hate

133 votes

Category winnerAbrajMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityAbraj

SillageAbraj

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value49

Category winnerCH KingsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

musky77%

lavender69%

cacao61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both aromatic and warm 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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperBlack PepperVioletCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCacaoCoffeePineappleClary Sage

Base5-7 hrs

Tonka BeanMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lavender, Pink Pepper and Violet. Durations are only published for CH Kings, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter86

Day75

Night100

Category winnerCH KingsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

Date 31%Casual 27%Party 25%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,207

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,428

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerCH KingsHigher 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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Carolina Herrera CH Kings takes the sweet, playful DNA of the modern club scent and dries it out with a crisp spice rack. You get a snappy blast of black pepper and pink pepper right away. It prickles your nose. Within minutes, candied violet and a splash of juicy pineapple emerge, followed by a dusting of bitter caca…

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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 CH Kings?

Abraj takes 4 of 7 categories. Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; CH Kings is rated 3.56/5 from 133 votes. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose CH Kings for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abraj or CH Kings?

Abraj lasts longest (Abraj 73/100, CH Kings 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abraj or CH Kings?

Abraj projects furthest (Abraj 68/100, CH Kings 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abraj and CH Kings smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lavender, Pink Pepper and Violet.

Is Abraj or CH Kings better for summer or winter?

For summer, Abraj is the stronger pick. For winter, CH Kings is the stronger pick. CH Kings suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abraj and CH Kings?

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. CH Kings has top notes of Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Violet and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Cacao, Coffee and Pineapple, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk and Amber.