Fragrance comparison

Abraj vs Narcotica

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 294 ratings analysed

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #26,355 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Narcotica

3.94128 votes

Rank #22,918 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narcotica takes 5 of 7 categories.

Abraj
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.
Narcotica
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Abraj2/7

Narcotica5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbrajThe Spirit of Dubai

NarcoticaNarcotica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

3.94/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 27%Had 5%Want 68%

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

16%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

13%Hate

117 votes

Category winnerAbrajMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityNarcotica

SillageNarcotica

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value58

Category winnerNarcoticaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match45%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

Top

SugarCypressBlack Pepper

Heart

PatchoulicannabisTahitian VetiverCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPimento Seeds

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodAmberCashmere WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesCypress, Patchouli, Musk and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Spring70

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNarcoticaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

Men44

Unisex47

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,355

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,918

PerfumerClaude Dir

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerNarcoticaHigher 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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Narcotica is a dark, textured woody spicy extrait built around pepper, patchouli, cannabis and oud. It opens with a sharp peppery lift and a touch of sugar, then settles into something earthy, resinous and musky with a creamy sandalwood base. This reads bold rather than easygoing. It usually makes more sense in cool w…

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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 Narcotica?

Narcotica takes 5 of 7 categories. Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Narcotica is rated 3.94/5 from 128 votes. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring. Choose Narcotica for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Abraj or Narcotica?

Narcotica lasts longest (Narcotica 87/100, Abraj 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abraj or Narcotica?

Narcotica projects furthest (Narcotica 79/100, Abraj 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abraj and Narcotica smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Patchouli, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is Abraj or Narcotica better for summer or winter?

For summer, Narcotica is the stronger pick. For winter, Narcotica is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abraj and Narcotica?

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. Narcotica has top notes of Sugar, Cypress and Black Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, cannabis, Tahitian Vetiver and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Amber and Cashmere Wood.