Fragrance comparison

Abraj vs Sillage Galant 2017 Edition

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 177 ratings analysed

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #27,259 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Sillage Galant 2017 Edition

Manos Gerakinis

4.3611 votes

Rank #35,554 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Abraj
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sillage Galant 2017 Edition
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in summer, evening wear.

Abraj2/4

Sillage Galant 2017 Edition2/4

Ratings & consensus: Sillage Galant 2017 Edition
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sillage Galant 2017 Edition
Sillage & projection: Abraj
Value for money: Not scored
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

Sillage Galant 2017 EditionManos Gerakinis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

4.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 36%Had 7%Want 57%

Category winnerSillage Galant 2017 EditionRating 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

55%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevitySillage Galant 2017 Edition

SillageAbraj

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

leather69%

oud61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both warm spicy, 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

Top15-30 mins

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumRiceJasmineCardamom

Base8-10+ hrs

SandalwoodLeatherMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Saffron and Geranium. Durations are only published for Sillage Galant 2017 Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter100

Day52

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

Not enough votes yet

Date 37%Party 28%Work 21%Casual 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,259

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,554

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Sillage Galant 2017 Edition by Manos Gerakinis delivers a bold woody chypre profile built around raw agarwood, bitter saffron, and brisk bergamot. The first spray reveals a sharp solvent crackle before settling into a warm spicy heart of green geranium, cardamom, and an unexpected nutty rice accord. As the scent matur…

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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 Sillage Galant 2017 Edition?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Sillage Galant 2017 Edition is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sillage Galant 2017 Edition for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abraj or Sillage Galant 2017 Edition?

Sillage Galant 2017 Edition lasts longest (Sillage Galant 2017 Edition 85/100, Abraj 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abraj or Sillage Galant 2017 Edition?

Abraj projects furthest (Abraj 68/100, Sillage Galant 2017 Edition 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abraj and Sillage Galant 2017 Edition smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Saffron and Geranium.

Is Abraj or Sillage Galant 2017 Edition better for summer or winter?

Sillage Galant 2017 Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abraj and Sillage Galant 2017 Edition?

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. Sillage Galant 2017 Edition has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Rice, Jasmine and Cardamom, a base of Sandalwood, Leather, Musk and Patchouli.