Fragrance comparison

Abraj vs Twist of Roses

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 171 ratings analysed

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #26,355 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Twist of Roses

The Dua Brand

4.205 votes

Rank #21,520 WoodyWarm 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 longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Twist of Roses
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Abraj2/4

Twist of Roses2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbrajThe Spirit of Dubai

Twist of RosesThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 56%Had 11%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

60%Love

0%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAbraj

SillageAbraj

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTwist of RosesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

green61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy 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

RaspberryTangerineDamask RosePistachio

Heart

GingerRumGreen NotesHazelnutVanillaHoney

Base

Woody NotesCedarBenzoinSaffronViolet

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Damask Rose, Violet and Cedar. 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–

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,355

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,520

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerTwist of RosesHigher 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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Twist of Roses opens with a jammy, fruity rose effect, backed by raspberry, citrus and a boozy, sweet core. On skin it reads richer than a fresh rose, with woody notes and saffron giving it a darker, slightly textured finish. If you like rose fragrances with sweetness, warmth and a wine-like twist, this is the angle h…

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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 Twist of Roses?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Twist of Roses is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Twist of Roses for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abraj or Twist of Roses?

Abraj lasts longest (Abraj 73/100, Twist of Roses 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abraj or Twist of Roses?

Abraj projects furthest (Abraj 68/100, Twist of Roses 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abraj and Twist of Roses smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Saffron, Damask Rose, Violet and Cedar.

Is Abraj or Twist of Roses better for summer or winter?

Twist of Roses suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abraj and Twist of Roses?

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. Twist of Roses has top notes of Raspberry, Tangerine, Damask Rose and Pistachio, heart notes of Ginger, Rum, Green Notes and Hazelnut, a base of Woody Notes, Cedar, Benzoin and Saffron.