Fragrance comparison

Abraj vs Marc Jacobs Men

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,007 ratings analysed

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #26,558 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Marc Jacobs Men

Marc Jacobs

4.07841 votes

Rank #3,382 WoodyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marc Jacobs Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Abraj3/7

Marc Jacobs Men4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbrajThe Spirit of Dubai

Marc Jacobs MenMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

4.07/ 5 · 841 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerMarc Jacobs MenRating 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

38%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

841 votes

Category winnerMarc Jacobs MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAbraj

SillageAbraj

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value55

Category winnerMarc Jacobs MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

woody100%

fresh92%

green84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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

Top15-30 mins

CypressCardamomGingerBergamotCumin

Heart2-4 hrs

Fig LeafWater NotesCyclamenRose

Base5-7 hrs

CedarTonka BeanOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Damask Rose and Cypress. Durations are only published for Marc Jacobs Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day100

Night39

Category winnerAbrajMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

Men65

Unisex33

Women3

Casual 36%Work 33%Date 21%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,558

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,382

PerfumerRalf Schwieger

Launched—

Reviews108

Category winnerMarc Jacobs MenHigher 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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Marc Jacobs Men strikes a rare balance between garden greens and milky woods. The first spray releases a brisk snap of Italian bergamot, herbal cypress, and fresh grated ginger. That brief citrus lift quickly folds into the scent of crushed fig leaves floating on cool water notes. It feels like stepping under Mediterr…

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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 Marc Jacobs Men?

Marc Jacobs Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Marc Jacobs Men is rated 4.07/5 from 841 votes. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Marc Jacobs Men for a woody and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abraj or Marc Jacobs Men?

Abraj lasts longest (Abraj 73/100, Marc Jacobs Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abraj or Marc Jacobs Men?

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

Do Abraj and Marc Jacobs Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Damask Rose and Cypress.

Is Abraj or Marc Jacobs Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abraj and Marc Jacobs Men?

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. Marc Jacobs Men has top notes of Cypress, Cardamom, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Water Notes, Cyclamen and Rose, a base of Cedar, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Patchouli.