Fragrance comparison

Abraj vs Takedown

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 178 ratings analysed

5 wins

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #26,477 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Takedown

UFC Perfumes · 2025

2.5812 votes

Rank #64,575 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abraj takes 5 of 5 categories.

Abraj
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Takedown
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Abraj5/5

Takedown0/5

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

TakedownUFC Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

2.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

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

25%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

50%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate40

Category winners

LongevityAbraj

SillageAbraj

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value35

Category winnerAbrajBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy 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

Marine notesPetitgrainMandarin

Heart2-3 hrs

MintBlack PepperCardamomBay Leaf

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliMossMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Petitgrain, Patchouli and Musk. Durations are only published for Takedown, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Spring29

Summer100

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Casual 46%Work 30%Party 14%Date 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,477

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,575

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2025

Reviews2

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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UFC Takedown opens with an aggressive splash of cold ocean water and bitter petitgrain. The first spray stings with a brief solvent lift. Within three minutes, that harsh alcohol flash burns off completely. Bright mandarin citrus emerges next, but it disappears fast. Then, crushed garden mint and cracked black pepper …

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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 Takedown?

Abraj takes 5 of 5 categories. Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Takedown is rated 2.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Takedown for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abraj or Takedown?

Abraj lasts longest (Abraj 73/100, Takedown 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abraj or Takedown?

Abraj projects furthest (Abraj 68/100, Takedown 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abraj and Takedown smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Petitgrain, Patchouli and Musk.

Is Abraj or Takedown better for summer or winter?

Takedown suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abraj and Takedown?

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. Takedown has top notes of Marine notes, Petitgrain and Mandarin, heart notes of Mint, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Bay Leaf, a base of Patchouli, Moss and Musk.