Fragrance comparison

Abraj vs Velvet Flora

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 270 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #27,428 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Velvet Flora

Clean

3.71104 votes

Rank #17,747 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abraj takes 4 of 7 categories.

Abraj
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Velvet Flora
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Abraj4/7

Velvet Flora3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbrajThe Spirit of Dubai

Velvet FloraClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

3.71/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 49%Had 20%Want 31%

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

21%Love

49%Like

13%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

104 votes

Category winnerAbrajMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAbraj

SillageAbraj

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value48

Category winnerVelvet FloraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

earthy77%

musky69%

patchouli61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody 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 to 30 minutes

Bergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

SaffronLilyJasmine

Base3 to 5 hours

CedarMuskPatchouliMossAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Saffron, Cedar and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Velvet Flora, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer37

Fall74

Winter29

Day100

Night36

Category winnerVelvet FloraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

Men13

Unisex55

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,428

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,747

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerVelvet FloraHigher 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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Velvet Flora by Clean shifts away from pure laundry musk to deliver an earthy, woody profile with warm spice. Launched in 2016, the composition introduces a quick flash of bright bergamot before settling into warm saffron, crisp lily, and jasmine. As the floral notes soften, the base takes charge with dry cedar, patch…

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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 Velvet Flora?

Abraj takes 4 of 7 categories. Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Velvet Flora is rated 3.71/5 from 104 votes. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Velvet Flora for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abraj or Velvet Flora?

Abraj lasts longest (Abraj 73/100, Velvet Flora 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abraj or Velvet Flora?

Abraj projects furthest (Abraj 68/100, Velvet Flora 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abraj and Velvet Flora smell similar?

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

Is Abraj or Velvet Flora better for summer or winter?

For summer, Velvet Flora is the stronger pick. For winter, Abraj is the stronger pick. Velvet Flora suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abraj and Velvet Flora?

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. Velvet Flora has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Saffron, Lily and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Musk, Patchouli and Moss.