Fragrance comparison

Abraj vs Platinum Leather

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 282 ratings analysed

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #26,355 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Platinum Leather

Carolina Herrera

4.16116 votes

Rank #10,406 WoodyPatchouli

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Platinum Leather takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Abraj2/7

Platinum Leather5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbrajThe Spirit of Dubai

Platinum LeatherCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

4.16/ 5 · 116 votes

Have 31%Had 9%Want 60%

Category winnerPlatinum LeatherRating 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

48%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

116 votes

Category winnerPlatinum LeatherMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityPlatinum Leather

SillageAbraj

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value27

Category winnerAbrajBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

woody100%

patchouli92%

musky84%

leather77%

earthy69%

white floral61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody

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

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

LeatherJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Jasmine, Leather and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Platinum Leather, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Spring47

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerPlatinum LeatherMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

Men29

Unisex59

Women12

Date 39%Party 25%Work 19%Casual 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,355

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,406

PerfumerAmandine Clerc-Marie

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerPlatinum LeatherHigher 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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Carolina Herrera Platinum Leather is an earthy, smoky scent built around treated hides and deep woods. The spice hits immediately. A sharp burst of pink pepper and woody cypriol oil crackles in the air before giving way to smooth leather and sweet jasmine petals. It feels dark yet surprisingly airy. As the hours tick …

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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 Platinum Leather?

Platinum Leather takes 5 of 7 categories. Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Platinum Leather is rated 4.16/5 from 116 votes. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Platinum Leather for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abraj or Platinum Leather?

Platinum Leather lasts longest (Platinum Leather 78/100, Abraj 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abraj or Platinum Leather?

Abraj projects furthest (Abraj 68/100, Platinum Leather 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abraj and Platinum Leather smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Leather and Patchouli.

Is Abraj or Platinum Leather better for summer or winter?

For summer, Abraj is the stronger pick. For winter, Platinum Leather is the stronger pick. Platinum Leather suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abraj and Platinum Leather?

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. Platinum Leather has top notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Leather and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Vanilla.