Fragrance comparison

Abraj vs NOBLE FOREST

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 194 ratings analysed

3 wins

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #26,209 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

NOBLE FOREST

KNIGHTS Fragrances

3.6528 votes

Rank #10,349 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abraj takes 3 of 5 categories.

Abraj
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
NOBLE FOREST
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Abraj3/5

NOBLE FOREST2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbrajThe Spirit of Dubai

NOBLE FORESTKNIGHTS Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

3.65/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 15%Had 20%Want 65%

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

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityNOBLE FOREST

SillageAbraj

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value35

Category winnerAbrajBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

woody100%

fresh spicy88%

amber77%

warm spicy65%

patchouli53%

musky42%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy 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

Black PepperBergamot

Heart

Woody NotesPatchouliOlibanumAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

Iso E Super

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Patchouli and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. 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–

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

Men60

Unisex20

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,209

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,349

PerfumerAxel Rudi Pell

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winnerNOBLE FORESTHigher 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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NOBLE FOREST by KNIGHTS Fragrances delivers an earthy, woody profile centered on black pepper and oud. It is a bold, resinous scent that suits those who enjoy dry, non-sweet woods. Perfect for crisp autumn days when you want a grounded, professional aroma that lingers on sweaters for hours.

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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 NOBLE FOREST?

Abraj takes 3 of 5 categories. Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; NOBLE FOREST is rated 3.65/5 from 28 votes. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose NOBLE FOREST for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abraj or NOBLE FOREST?

NOBLE FOREST lasts longest (NOBLE FOREST 77/100, Abraj 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abraj or NOBLE FOREST?

Projection is very close: Abraj 68/100, NOBLE FOREST 67/100 for sillage.

Do Abraj and NOBLE FOREST smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Patchouli and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Abraj or NOBLE FOREST better for summer or winter?

NOBLE FOREST suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abraj and NOBLE FOREST?

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. NOBLE FOREST has top notes of Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Woody Notes, Patchouli, Olibanum and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Iso E Super.