Fragrance comparison

In Tune vs Abraj

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 169 ratings analysed

In Tune

INME

3.333 votes

Rank #63,339 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #26,495 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abraj takes 3 of 4 categories.

In Tune
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Abraj
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

In Tune1/4

Abraj3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In TuneINME

AbrajThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 71%Had 0%Want 29%

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

49%Love

28%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

166 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAbraj

SillageAbraj

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value37

Category winnerIn TuneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy86%

oud72%

patchouli58%

aromatic44%

woody30%

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SaffronAgarwood (Oud)CardamomBlack PepperPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotCardamomSaffronLavenderPetitgrainDamask RosePink PepperPine

Heart

CypressVioletCedarGeraniumRed RoseJasmineThymeLeather

Base

PatchouliMuskOakmossMossSandalwoodVanillaAmberCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cardamom and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,495

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbrajHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

In Tune by INME leans into a bold, spice-forward profile for men. It centers on a warm, woody base of oud and patchouli that feels grounded and persistent. Ideal for cooler weather, this 2023 release brings together sharp pepper and rich saffron for a scent that demands attention during crisp autumn evenings or nights…

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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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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, In Tune or Abraj?

Abraj takes 3 of 4 categories. In Tune is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes. Choose In Tune for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, In Tune or Abraj?

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

Which projects more, In Tune or Abraj?

Abraj projects furthest (Abraj 68/100, In Tune 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Tune and Abraj smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cardamom and Patchouli.

Is In Tune or Abraj better for summer or winter?

In Tune suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Tune and Abraj?

In Tune features Saffron, Agarwood (Oud), Cardamom, Black Pepper and Patchouli. 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.