Fragrance comparison

Abraj vs Rainy Forest

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 169 ratings analysed

3 wins

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #27,259 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Rainy Forest

Chaque Jour

3.673 votes

Rank #65,138 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abraj takes 3 of 4 categories.

Abraj
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Rainy Forest
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Abraj3/4

Rainy Forest1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Abraj
Sillage & projection: Abraj
Value for money: Rainy Forest
Versatility: Not scored
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

Rainy ForestChaque Jour

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

67%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAbraj

SillageAbraj

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRainy ForestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

earthy48%

amber30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh 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

BergamotThyme

Heart2-3 hrs

Woody NotesCypress

Base4-6+ hrs

VetiverOlibanumCedarMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cypress, Cedar and Thyme. Durations are only published for Rainy Forest, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,259

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,138

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Rainy Forest by Chaque Jour smells like damp pine needles crushed under boot heels on a misty October morning. The first spray brings a sharp blast of tart bergamot and dry herbal thyme that cuts through the morning chill. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus flash fades. Dense green cypress and dry cedar emerge to anch…

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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 Rainy Forest?

Abraj takes 3 of 4 categories. Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Rainy Forest is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Rainy Forest for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abraj or Rainy Forest?

Abraj lasts longest (Abraj 73/100, Rainy Forest 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abraj or Rainy Forest?

Abraj projects furthest (Abraj 68/100, Rainy Forest 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abraj and Rainy Forest smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cypress, Cedar and Thyme.

Is Abraj or Rainy Forest better for summer or winter?

Rainy Forest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abraj and Rainy 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. Rainy Forest has top notes of Bergamot and Thyme, heart notes of Woody Notes and Cypress, a base of Vetiver, Olibanum, Cedar and Moss.