Fragrance comparison

Abraj vs Killer Instinct

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 219 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #26,517 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Killer Instinct

Marc Gebauer

3.5553 votes

Rank #16,131 WoodyPowdery

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.
Killer Instinct
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Abraj4/7

Killer Instinct3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbrajThe Spirit of Dubai

Killer InstinctMarc Gebauer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

3.55/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 28%Had 15%Want 56%

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

26%Love

38%Like

17%Ok

2%Dislike

17%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerAbrajMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityAbraj

SillageAbraj

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value45

Category winnerKiller InstinctBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

woody100%

powdery83%

green65%

oud48%

musky30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and 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

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesAgarwood (Oud)Black CurrantGraperfuit

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLavender

Base6-8 hrs

Woody NotesSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Killer Instinct, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer88

Fall91

Winter47

Day100

Night44

Category winnerKiller InstinctMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

Men30

Unisex68

Women2

Work 43%Casual 31%Date 18%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,517

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,131

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerKiller InstinctHigher 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…

Reviews →

Forget the aggressive title. Marc Gebauer Killer Instinct surprises you right out of the nozzle. It opens with an unexpected flash of tart grapefruit and bitter black currant before settling into lush green notes. Then comes the real texture. Creamy lavender softens a clean backbone of cedar and cypriol oil, pulling 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Abraj or Killer Instinct?

Abraj takes 4 of 7 categories. Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Killer Instinct is rated 3.55/5 from 53 votes. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Killer Instinct for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abraj or Killer Instinct?

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

Which projects more, Abraj or Killer Instinct?

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

Do Abraj and Killer Instinct smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is Abraj or Killer Instinct better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abraj and Killer Instinct?

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. Killer Instinct has top notes of Green Notes, Agarwood (Oud), Black Currant and Graperfuit, heart notes of Cedar, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Lavender, a base of Woody Notes, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.