Fragrance comparison

Abu Dhabi AUH vs Grand Sport Extreme

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

Abu Dhabi AUH

The Scent of Departure

3.867 votes

Rank #56,932 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Grand Sport Extreme

Ninel Perfume

4.002 votes

Rank #59,373 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grand Sport Extreme takes 2 of 3 categories.

Abu Dhabi AUH
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Grand Sport Extreme
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Abu Dhabi AUH1/3

Grand Sport Extreme2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Grand Sport Extreme
Sillage & projection: Grand Sport Extreme
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Abu Dhabi AUH

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Abu Dhabi AUHThe Scent of Departure

Grand Sport ExtremeNinel Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 23%Had 26%Want 51%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGrand Sport Extreme

SillageGrand Sport Extreme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

musky61%

patchouli100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

warm spicy70%

earthy60%

aromatic50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotLimeNutmegThyme

Heart

GeraniumPatchouliSandalwoodVetiverRoseCedar

Base

CastoreumMuskAmberVanilaTonka BeanBenzoin

Top

NutmegBergamotLime

Heart

JasmineThymeRoseBasil

Base

PatchouliCastoreum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lime, Nutmeg and Thyme. 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

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,932

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbu Dhabi AUHHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Abu Dhabi AUH is a dry woody blend designed to evoke a modern Middle Eastern airport oasis. It opens with sharp lime and bitter bergamot, quickly shifting to dry vetiver and dirty castoreum. Best suited for warm summer evenings, this unisex scent works well for those wanting an atypical fresh fragrance.

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Grand Sport Extreme opens with a sharp burst of lime and bitter bergamot, backed by a dry kick of nutmeg. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus edge cools down to reveal a gritty herbal heart of basil and thyme, tied together with a faint stemmy jasmine. The true weight sits in the base. Dark patchouli and smoky,…

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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, Abu Dhabi AUH or Grand Sport Extreme?

Grand Sport Extreme takes 2 of 3 categories. Abu Dhabi AUH is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Grand Sport Extreme is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Abu Dhabi AUH for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Grand Sport Extreme for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Abu Dhabi AUH or Grand Sport Extreme?

Grand Sport Extreme lasts longest (Grand Sport Extreme 80/100, Abu Dhabi AUH 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abu Dhabi AUH or Grand Sport Extreme?

Grand Sport Extreme projects furthest (Grand Sport Extreme 75/100, Abu Dhabi AUH 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abu Dhabi AUH and Grand Sport Extreme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Nutmeg and Thyme.

Is Abu Dhabi AUH or Grand Sport Extreme better for summer or winter?

Abu Dhabi AUH suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abu Dhabi AUH and Grand Sport Extreme?

Abu Dhabi AUH has top notes of Bergamot, Lime, Nutmeg and Thyme, heart notes of Geranium, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Vetiver, a base of Castoreum, Musk, Amber and Vanila. Grand Sport Extreme has top notes of Nutmeg, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Jasmine, Thyme, Rose and Basil, a base of Patchouli and Castoreum.