Fragrance comparison

Abraj vs Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 170 ratings analysed

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #28,195 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum

Profumi Di Polignano

5.004 votes

Rank #47,248 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories.

Abraj
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Abraj1/4

Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum
Value for money: Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum
Versatility: Not scored
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

Il Flaneur Extrait de ParfumProfumi Di Polignano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityIl Flaneur Extrait de Parfum

SillageIl Flaneur Extrait de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value88

Category winnerIl Flaneur Extrait de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

rose77%

leather69%

musky61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy 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

Top1 to 2 hours

SaffronBlack PepperPink PepperGrapefruitCoconut

Heart3 to 5 hours

PistachioFigRoseGeraniumJasmine Sambac

Base8 to 12+ hours

LeatherMuskPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)AmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Damask Rose, Pink Pepper and Geranium. Durations are only published for Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,195

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,248

PerfumerArturetto Landi

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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Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum by Profumi Di Polignano offers an intriguing balance of spice, fruit, and deep woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and tart grapefruit, cushioned quickly by a warm sprinkle of saffron and creamy coconut. As it settles, green fig and dry pistachio mix with rose and gera…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Abraj or Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum?

Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories. Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abraj or Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum?

Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum lasts longest (Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum 100/100, Abraj 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abraj or Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum?

Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum projects furthest (Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum 75/100, Abraj 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abraj and Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Damask Rose, Pink Pepper and Geranium.

Is Abraj or Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abraj and Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum?

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. Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum has top notes of Saffron, Black Pepper, Pink Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Pistachio, Fig, Rose and Geranium, a base of Leather, Musk, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud).