Fragrance comparison

Abraj vs Nymphomaniac

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 192 ratings analysed

5 wins

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #26,571 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Nymphomaniac

G Parfums

3.7326 votes

Rank #32,908 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abraj takes 5 of 7 categories.

Abraj
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Nymphomaniac
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Abraj5/7

Nymphomaniac2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbrajThe Spirit of Dubai

NymphomaniacG Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

3.73/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 7%Had 9%Want 84%

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

23%Love

46%Like

15%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerAbrajMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAbraj

SillageAbraj

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNymphomaniacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

powdery100%

musky92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic 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

Notes

PearHeliotropeAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VanillaVioletMuskAmberCedarPink PepperThymeLemonJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Violet, Cedar and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Nymphomaniac, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer80

Fall70

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNymphomaniacMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Casual 37%Work 31%Date 23%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,571

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,908

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerAbrajHigher 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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Ignore the scandalous name. Nymphomaniac by G Parfums is actually a remarkably polite, cozy fragrance that wraps the skin in a cloud of velvety cosmetic powder and sweet poached pear. A sharp flash of tart lemon and herbal thyme cuts through the initial alcohol lift. Then the heart blooms. Almond-like heliotrope, dewy…

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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 Nymphomaniac?

Abraj takes 5 of 7 categories. Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Nymphomaniac is rated 3.73/5 from 26 votes. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Nymphomaniac for a powdery and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abraj or Nymphomaniac?

Abraj lasts longest (Abraj 73/100, Nymphomaniac 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abraj or Nymphomaniac?

Abraj projects furthest (Abraj 68/100, Nymphomaniac 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abraj and Nymphomaniac smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Violet, Cedar and Jasmine.

Is Abraj or Nymphomaniac better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abraj and Nymphomaniac?

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. Nymphomaniac features Pear, Heliotrope, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Vanilla and Violet.