Fragrance comparison

Abraj vs Lelas Zain Oud

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 183 ratings analysed

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #26,505 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Lelas Zain Oud

LELAS

4.0617 votes

Rank #22,087 Fresh SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lelas Zain Oud takes 4 of 5 categories.

Abraj
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.
Lelas Zain Oud
Choose it for a fresh spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Abraj1/5

Lelas Zain Oud4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbrajThe Spirit of Dubai

Lelas Zain OudLELAS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

4.06/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 57%Had 7%Want 35%

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

53%Love

24%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityLelas Zain Oud

SillageLelas Zain Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLelas Zain OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

fresh spicy100%

oud92%

rose84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

Allspice

Heart3-5 hrs

Red RoseLavenderGeranium

Base8-12+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)SandalowoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLavender, Geranium and Red Rose. Durations are only published for Lelas Zain Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Spring20

Summer0

Fall80

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

Men25

Unisex44

Women31

Date 39%Party 33%Casual 17%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,505

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,087

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerLelas Zain OudHigher 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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Lelas Zain Oud opens with an immediate jolt of pungent allspice. The peppery spice stings the nose for two minutes before smoothing out into sweet warmth. Then the floral core steps forward. Lush red rose fuses with clean lavender and herbaceous geranium, creating a brisk contrast against the heavier base elements. Yo…

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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 Lelas Zain Oud?

Lelas Zain Oud takes 4 of 5 categories. Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Lelas Zain Oud is rated 4.06/5 from 17 votes. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring. Choose Lelas Zain Oud for a fresh spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abraj or Lelas Zain Oud?

Lelas Zain Oud lasts longest (Lelas Zain Oud 89/100, Abraj 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abraj or Lelas Zain Oud?

Lelas Zain Oud projects furthest (Lelas Zain Oud 75/100, Abraj 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abraj and Lelas Zain Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Geranium and Red Rose.

Is Abraj or Lelas Zain Oud better for summer or winter?

Lelas Zain Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abraj and Lelas Zain Oud?

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. Lelas Zain Oud has top notes of Allspice, heart notes of Red Rose, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalowood and Tonka Bean.