Fragrance comparison

Abraj vs Zafferano

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 197 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #28,287 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Zafferano

Profumo di Firenze

3.9731 votes

Rank #39,468 Warm SpicyWoody

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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, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Zafferano
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Abraj4/7

Zafferano3/7

Ratings & consensus: Abraj
Community sentiment: Zafferano
Longevity: Abraj
Sillage & projection: Abraj
Value for money: Zafferano
Versatility: Zafferano
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

ZafferanoProfumo di Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

3.97/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 8%Want 65%

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

32%Love

42%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerZafferanoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAbraj

SillageAbraj

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value67

Category winnerZafferanoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

oud69%

metallic61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and powdery

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 45 minutes

SaffronTurkish Rose

Heart2 to 4 hours

VanillaAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedar

Base4 to 8 hours

SandalwoodAmberPatchouliWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Damask Rose, Cedar and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Zafferano, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer17

Fall92

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerZafferanoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

Men20

Unisex53

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,287

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,468

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Zafferano by Profumo di Firenze is a warm spicy oriental fragrance built around an authentic Italian saffron note. It opens with sharp, dry saffron and a delicate touch of Turkish rose that feels crisp rather than overly sweet. As the top notes settle, the scent deepens into a woody heart of cedar, cypriol oil, and sm…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Abraj or Zafferano?

Abraj takes 4 of 7 categories. Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Zafferano is rated 3.97/5 from 31 votes. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Zafferano for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abraj or Zafferano?

Abraj lasts longest (Abraj 73/100, Zafferano 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abraj or Zafferano?

Abraj projects furthest (Abraj 68/100, Zafferano 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abraj and Zafferano smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Saffron, Damask Rose, Cedar and Patchouli.

Is Abraj or Zafferano better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abraj and Zafferano?

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. Zafferano has top notes of Saffron and Turkish Rose, heart notes of Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Cedar, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Patchouli and White Musk.