Fragrance comparison

Abraj vs Keman

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 251 ratings analysed

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #26,654 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Keman

DI SER

4.2085 votes

Rank #8,042 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Keman takes 4 of 7 categories.

Abraj
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Keman
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Abraj3/7

Keman4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbrajThe Spirit of Dubai

KemanDI SER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

4.20/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 78%

Category winnerKemanRating 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

69%Love

9%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

12%Hate

85 votes

Category winnerAbrajMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAbraj

SillageAbraj

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value39

Category winnerKemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

green77%

citrus69%

rose61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

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

RoseGeraniumJasmineTansy

Heart2-4 hrs

ShisoYuzuCherry Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)Cypress

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Cypress, Geranium and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Keman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall48

Winter28

Day100

Night47

Category winnerKemanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

Men21

Unisex79

Women0

Casual 38%Work 32%Date 22%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,654

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,042

PerfumerRajesh Balkrishnan, Yasuyuki Shinohara

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerKemanHigher 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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DI SER Keman is an artisanal botanical perfume built around crisp Japanese rose, tart yuzu citrus, and sacred agarwood. The scent opens with an immediate flash of peppery geranium, herbal tansy, and crushed jasmine petals before softening into aromatic shiso mint and dewy cherry blossoms. As the herbal freshness settl…

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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 Keman?

Keman takes 4 of 7 categories. Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Keman is rated 4.20/5 from 85 votes. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Keman for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abraj or Keman?

Abraj lasts longest (Abraj 73/100, Keman 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abraj or Keman?

Abraj projects furthest (Abraj 68/100, Keman 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abraj and Keman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Cypress, Geranium and Jasmine.

Is Abraj or Keman better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abraj and Keman?

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. Keman has top notes of Rose, Geranium, Jasmine and Tansy, heart notes of Shiso, Yuzu and Cherry Blossom, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Cypress.