Fragrance comparison

Abraj vs Unfold

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 210 ratings analysed

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #26,207 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Unfold

Miguel Matos

3.4744 votes

Rank #17,821 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Unfold takes 5 of 7 categories.

Abraj
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.
Unfold
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Abraj2/7

Unfold5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbrajThe Spirit of Dubai

UnfoldMiguel Matos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

3.47/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 15%Had 2%Want 83%

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

18%Love

29%Like

18%Ok

24%Dislike

12%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerAbrajMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityUnfold

SillageUnfold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value46

Category winnerUnfoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh84%

metallic77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh 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

Top

Metallic notesAldehydesCassis

Heart

latexFirLavenderVioletHedioneMagnolia

Base

IncenseOakmossCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAgarwood (Oud)Coumarin

InformationalShared notesLavender, Violet, Oakmoss and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. 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–

Spring53

Summer33

Fall100

Winter93

Day53

Night100

Category winnerUnfoldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

Men32

Unisex58

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,207

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,821

PerfumerMiguel Matos

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerUnfoldHigher 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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Unfold is a woody aromatic Miguel Matos scent built around a cold metallic opening, aldehydic lift, green fir, latex, incense and mossy woods. It reads more experimental than easygoing, with a fresh aromatic surface that darkens into smoky, earthy material. The strongest fit is for wearers who enjoy industrial, forest…

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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 Unfold?

Unfold takes 5 of 7 categories. Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Unfold is rated 3.47/5 from 44 votes. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring. Choose Unfold for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abraj or Unfold?

Unfold lasts longest (Unfold 81/100, Abraj 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abraj or Unfold?

Unfold projects furthest (Unfold 72/100, Abraj 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abraj and Unfold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Violet, Oakmoss and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Abraj or Unfold better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abraj and Unfold?

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. Unfold has top notes of Metallic notes, Aldehydes and Cassis, heart notes of latex, Fir, Lavender and Violet, a base of Incense, Oakmoss, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Agarwood (Oud).