Fragrance comparison

Abraj vs Close Intention

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 258 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #26,209 WoodyAromatic

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61%scent match

Closely related

Close Intention

Eudora

4.1192 votes

Rank #29,861 Fresh SpicyWoody

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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, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Close Intention
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Abraj4/7

Close Intention3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbrajThe Spirit of Dubai

Close IntentionEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

4.11/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 55%Had 7%Want 38%

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

45%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerClose IntentionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAbraj

SillageAbraj

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value81

Category winnerClose IntentionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, aromatic 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

Top20-30 mins

Black PepperCardamomMintLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumLavenderCedarPearAppleNeroli

Base6-8 hrs

PralineSandalwoodCashmeranCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSuedeMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lavender, Cedar and Geranium. Durations are only published for Close Intention, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Spring48

Summer4

Fall75

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerClose IntentionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Date 37%Party 28%Casual 20%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,209

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,861

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbrajHigher 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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Close Intention by Eudora delivers an energetic clash of icy spices and rich dessert warmth. The initial spray hits you with sharp black pepper and cooling mint, cut cleanly by a splash of tart lemon. Give it five minutes. The sharp alcohol burn clears quickly to reveal crisp green apple, floral lavender, and aromatic…

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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 Close Intention?

Abraj takes 4 of 7 categories. Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Close Intention is rated 4.11/5 from 92 votes. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Close Intention for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abraj or Close Intention?

Abraj lasts longest (Abraj 73/100, Close Intention 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abraj or Close Intention?

Abraj projects furthest (Abraj 68/100, Close Intention 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abraj and Close Intention smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lavender, Cedar and Geranium.

Is Abraj or Close Intention better for summer or winter?

For summer, Close Intention is the stronger pick. For winter, Close Intention is the stronger pick. Close Intention suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abraj and Close Intention?

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. Close Intention has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom, Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Cedar and Pear, a base of Praline, Sandalwood, Cashmeran and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.