Fragrance comparison

Abraj vs Rummo Explorer

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 187 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #26,209 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Rummo Explorer

Eudora

3.3821 votes

Rank #59,817 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abraj takes 4 of 5 categories.

Abraj
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Rummo Explorer
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Abraj4/5

Rummo Explorer1/5

Ratings & consensus: Abraj
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Abraj
Sillage & projection: Abraj
Value for money: Rummo Explorer
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

Rummo ExplorerEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

3.38/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 39%Had 32%Want 29%

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

5%Love

52%Like

19%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityAbraj

SillageAbraj

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value71

Category winnerRummo ExplorerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and warm 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

CardamomelemiBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumMineral notesLavenderGurjan balsam

Base5-7 hrs

AmberPatchouliMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Lavender and Geranium. Durations are only published for Rummo Explorer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer80

Fall87

Winter27

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

Men93

Unisex0

Women7

Casual 38%Work 36%Date 17%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,209

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,817

PerfumerAlexandra Monet

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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Rummo Explorer by Eudora opens with a punchy snap of green cardamom, tart bergamot, and resinous elemi. You smell the alcohol lift for the first two minutes. Then it settles fast. The heart turns brisk and stony, pairing clean lavender and aromatic geranium with damp mineral notes and balsamic gurjan sap. Down in the …

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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 Rummo Explorer?

Abraj takes 4 of 5 categories. Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Rummo Explorer is rated 3.38/5 from 21 votes. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Rummo Explorer for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abraj or Rummo Explorer?

Abraj lasts longest (Abraj 73/100, Rummo Explorer 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abraj or Rummo Explorer?

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

Do Abraj and Rummo Explorer smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Abraj or Rummo Explorer better for summer or winter?

Rummo Explorer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abraj and Rummo Explorer?

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. Rummo Explorer has top notes of Cardamom, elemi and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Mineral notes, Lavender and Gurjan balsam, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Moss.