Fragrance comparison

Abraj vs Tempest

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 276 ratings analysed

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #26,209 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

7 wins

Tempest

Kemi Blending Magic · 2014

4.35110 votes

Rank #24,755 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tempest takes 7 of 7 categories.

Abraj
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring.
Tempest
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Abraj0/7

Tempest7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbrajThe Spirit of Dubai

TempestKemi Blending Magic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

4.35/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 42%Had 12%Want 46%

Category winnerTempestRating 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

56%Love

26%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerTempestMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTempest

SillageTempest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value39

Category winnerTempestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

oud61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus

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

Top

elemiOrangeLavenderBergamotLemonGingerPetitgrain

Heart

Gurjan balsamRoseCashmeranJasmineCedarCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Petitgrain and Damask Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Spring64

Summer50

Fall86

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerTempestMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

Men45

Unisex36

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,209

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,755

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched2014

Reviews0

Category winnerTempestHigher 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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Crafted by Chris Maurice, this oriental woody scent relies on raw agarwood, resinous elemi, and sharp ginger to create a dense scent trail. Bright petitgrain and orange vanish within fifteen minutes, giving way to cashmeran and smoky vetiver. It shines in sub-zero temperatures, though the dark balsamic profile can cho…

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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 Tempest?

Tempest takes 7 of 7 categories. Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Tempest is rated 4.35/5 from 110 votes. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring. Choose Tempest for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abraj or Tempest?

Tempest lasts longest (Tempest 82/100, Abraj 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abraj or Tempest?

Tempest projects furthest (Tempest 71/100, Abraj 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abraj and Tempest smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Petitgrain and Damask Rose.

Is Abraj or Tempest better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abraj and Tempest?

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. Tempest has top notes of elemi, Orange, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Gurjan balsam, Rose, Cashmeran and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.