Fragrance comparison

Abraj vs Rialto

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 324 ratings analysed

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #27,628 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Rialto

Gritti

4.09158 votes

Rank #9,530 OudTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rialto takes 6 of 7 categories.

Abraj
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.
Rialto
Choose it for a oud and tropical character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Abraj1/7

Rialto6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbrajThe Spirit of Dubai

RialtoGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

4.09/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%

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

48%Love

27%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

158 votes

Category winnerRialtoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityRialto

SillageRialto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value42

Category winnerRialtoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

oud100%

tropical92%

woody84%

fruity77%

earthy69%

rose61%

Scent match17%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

Top1 to 2 hours

MangoSaffronBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

Taif RoseBlack Iris

Base8 to 12+ hours

Agarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Saffron and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Durations are only published for Rialto, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Spring52

Summer33

Fall77

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerRialtoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

Men20

Unisex59

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,628

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,530

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerRialtoHigher 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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Rialto by Gritti pairs lush mango and sparkling bergamot with dark agarwood and earthy cypriol oil. Created by perfumer Luca Gritti in 2020, this oriental floral composition turns a familiar Middle Eastern rose and oud foundation into something brighter and more tropical. Warm saffron opens the blend alongside juicy f…

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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 Rialto?

Rialto takes 6 of 7 categories. Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Rialto is rated 4.09/5 from 158 votes. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring. Choose Rialto for a oud and tropical character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abraj or Rialto?

Rialto lasts longest (Rialto 86/100, Abraj 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abraj or Rialto?

Rialto projects furthest (Rialto 73/100, Abraj 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abraj and Rialto smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Saffron and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Abraj or Rialto better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abraj and Rialto?

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. Rialto has top notes of Mango, Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Taif Rose and Black Iris, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and White Musk.