Fragrance comparison

Abraj vs Iris

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 249 ratings analysed

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #28,195 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Iris

Profumo di Firenze

3.8983 votes

Rank #19,225 PowderyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris 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.
Iris
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Abraj3/7

Iris4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbrajThe Spirit of Dubai

IrisProfumo di Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

3.89/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 26%Had 21%Want 53%

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

27%Love

47%Like

19%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

83 votes

Category winnerIrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAbraj

SillageAbraj

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value49

Category winnerIrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

powdery100%

iris92%

sweet84%

violet77%

tobacco69%

amber61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both powdery

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

IrisTangerineSaffronPink Pepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

VanillaMyrhhVioletBlack Pepper

Base3 to 5 hours

TobaccoLeatherOpoponaxBenzoinHoney

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Pink Pepper, Violet and Leather. Durations are only published for Iris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Spring86

Summer41

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night50

Category winnerIrisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

Men7

Unisex44

Women48

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,195

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,225

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerIrisHigher 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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Iris by Profumo di Firenze puts a powdery, spicy spin on the classic Florentine flower. It opens with cool iris lifted by bright tangerine, dry saffron, and a tingling bite of pink pepper. As the crisp opening settles, floral violet and sweet vanilla emerge alongside warm myrhh and black pepper, adding depth without t…

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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 Iris?

Iris takes 4 of 7 categories. Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Iris is rated 3.89/5 from 83 votes. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Iris for a powdery and iris character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abraj or Iris?

Abraj lasts longest (Abraj 73/100, Iris 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abraj or Iris?

Abraj projects furthest (Abraj 68/100, Iris 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abraj and Iris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Saffron, Pink Pepper, Violet and Leather.

Is Abraj or Iris better for summer or winter?

For summer, Iris is the stronger pick. For winter, Iris is the stronger pick. Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abraj and Iris?

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. Iris has top notes of Iris, Tangerine, Saffron and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Vanilla, Myrhh, Violet and Black Pepper, a base of Tobacco, Leather, Opoponax and Benzoin.