Fragrance comparison

Abraj vs Zaad Go

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 338 ratings analysed

6 wins

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #26,207 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Zaad Go

O Boticário

3.92172 votes

Rank #31,506 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abraj takes 6 of 7 categories.

Abraj
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Zaad Go
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Abraj6/7

Zaad Go1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbrajThe Spirit of Dubai

Zaad GoO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

3.92/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 63%Had 26%Want 11%

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

38%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

172 votes

Category winnerAbrajMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAbraj

SillageAbraj

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value29

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%

woody92%

amber84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

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

CardamomSaffronBergamotLemon

Heart

Water NotesCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLavenderAfrican GeraniumPatchouliJasmine

Base

AmbroxanIncenseSandalwoodMuskMossVanillaOak Tree

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Saffron and Lavender. 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–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter83

Day–

Night–

Category winnerZaad GoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,207

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,506

PerfumerAdilson Rato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbrajHigher 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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Zaad Go by O Boticário is a fresh and spicy woody fragrance built around sparkling lemon, aromatic cardamom, and warm amber woods. It starts with an energizing splash of citrus and exotic saffron, then settles into crisp lavender, aquatic notes, and smooth sandalwood. Designed as an easygoing daily wear cologne, it fe…

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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 Zaad Go?

Abraj takes 6 of 7 categories. Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Zaad Go is rated 3.92/5 from 172 votes. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Zaad Go for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Abraj or Zaad Go?

Abraj lasts longest (Abraj 73/100, Zaad Go 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abraj or Zaad Go?

Abraj projects furthest (Abraj 68/100, Zaad Go 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abraj and Zaad Go smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Saffron and Lavender.

Is Abraj or Zaad Go better for summer or winter?

For summer, Abraj is the stronger pick. For winter, Zaad Go is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abraj and Zaad Go?

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. Zaad Go has top notes of Cardamom, Saffron, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Water Notes, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Lavender and African Geranium, a base of Ambroxan, Incense, Sandalwood and Musk.