Fragrance comparison

Abraj vs Tiangou

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 222 ratings analysed

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #26,209 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Tiangou

Boadicea the Victorious

4.0456 votes

Rank #11,975 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tiangou takes 4 of 7 categories.

Abraj
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.
Tiangou
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Abraj2/7

Tiangou4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbrajThe Spirit of Dubai

TiangouBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

4.04/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

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

48%Love

30%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

7%Hate

56 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTiangou

SillageTiangou

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value20

Category winnerAbrajBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

warm spicy100%

leather92%

tobacco84%

vanilla77%

rum69%

woody61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both warm spicy and woody

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

RumClovesCinnamonCardamomSaffron

Heart

Damask RoseHeliotropeGeranium

Base

TobaccoLeatherAmberVanillaPatchouliCastoreumMossMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Saffron, Damask Rose and Geranium. 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–

Spring36

Summer23

Fall100

Winter82

Day67

Night100

Category winnerTiangouMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

Men56

Unisex32

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,209

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,975

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerTiangouHigher 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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Boadicea the Victorious Tiangou launches with an immediate burst of dark rum, ground cinnamon, and sharp cloves. The opening feels thick and heavy on skin, quickly pulling in dry saffron and a dusty cardamom spike. As the top notes settle, a dark tobacco leaf and resinous amber warm up the background, anchored by a di…

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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 Tiangou?

Tiangou takes 4 of 7 categories. Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Tiangou is rated 4.04/5 from 56 votes. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Tiangou for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abraj or Tiangou?

Tiangou lasts longest (Tiangou 83/100, Abraj 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abraj or Tiangou?

Tiangou projects furthest (Tiangou 78/100, Abraj 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abraj and Tiangou smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Saffron, Damask Rose and Geranium.

Is Abraj or Tiangou better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abraj and Tiangou?

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. Tiangou has top notes of Rum, Cloves, Cinnamon and Cardamom, heart notes of Damask Rose, Heliotrope and Geranium, a base of Tobacco, Leather, Amber and Vanilla.