Fragrance comparison

Abraj vs Rose du Matin

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 174 ratings analysed

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #27,327 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Rose du Matin

Claudio Zucca Parfums

4.628 votes

Rank #46,793 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose du Matin takes 3 of 4 categories.

Abraj
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Rose du Matin
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Abraj1/4

Rose du Matin3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rose du Matin
Sillage & projection: Rose du Matin
Value for money: Rose du Matin
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

Rose du MatinClaudio Zucca Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

4.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 5%Had 2%Want 93%

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

63%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityRose du Matin

SillageRose du Matin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRose du MatinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

rose100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

marine69%

floral61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Red RoseMay RosePink Himalayan Sea SaltBergamotMoss

Heart3 to 4 hours

White RoseMarine notesLavenderEgyptian PelargoniumJasmineTuberose

Base8 to 12+ hours

RosePalisander RosewoodMahoganyWhite MuskSiam BenzoinAmbergrisAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Damask Rose and Cedar. Durations are only published for Rose du Matin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer43

Fall71

Winter71

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

Men13

Unisex50

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,327

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,793

PerfumerClaudio Zucca

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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Rose du Matin by Claudio Zucca Parfums delivers a complex take on floral perfumery by pairing crisp petals with brisk coastal air and deep woods. The fragrance opens with red rose, May rose, and pink Himalayan sea salt brightened by a splash of bergamot. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of white rose, jasmine…

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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 Rose du Matin?

Rose du Matin takes 3 of 4 categories. Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Rose du Matin is rated 4.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Rose du Matin for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abraj or Rose du Matin?

Rose du Matin lasts longest (Rose du Matin 91/100, Abraj 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abraj or Rose du Matin?

Rose du Matin projects furthest (Rose du Matin 86/100, Abraj 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abraj and Rose du Matin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Damask Rose and Cedar.

Is Abraj or Rose du Matin better for summer or winter?

Rose du Matin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abraj and Rose du Matin?

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. Rose du Matin has top notes of Red Rose, May Rose, Pink Himalayan Sea Salt and Bergamot, heart notes of White Rose, Marine notes, Lavender and Egyptian Pelargonium, a base of Rose, Palisander Rosewood, Mahogany and White Musk.