Fragrance comparison

Keman vs Abraj

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 251 ratings analysed

4 wins

Keman

DI SER

4.2085 votes

Rank #8,042 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #26,626 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Keman takes 4 of 7 categories.

Keman
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Abraj
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Keman4/7

Abraj3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KemanDI SER

AbrajThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 78%

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

Category winnerKemanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

9%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

12%Hate

85 votes

49%Love

28%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

166 votes

Category winnerAbrajMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAbraj

SillageAbraj

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value37

Category winnerKemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

green77%

citrus69%

rose61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RoseGeraniumJasmineTansy

Heart2-4 hrs

ShisoYuzuCherry Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)Cypress

Top

BergamotCardamomSaffronLavenderPetitgrainDamask RosePink PepperPine

Heart

CypressVioletCedarGeraniumRed RoseJasmineThymeLeather

Base

PatchouliMuskOakmossMossSandalwoodVanillaAmberCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

InformationalShared notesRose, Geranium, Jasmine and Cypress. Durations are only published for Keman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall48

Winter28

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKemanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex79

Women0

Casual 38%Work 32%Date 22%Party 9%

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,042

PerfumerRajesh Balkrishnan, Yasuyuki Shinohara

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#26,626

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKemanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DI SER Keman is an artisanal botanical perfume built around crisp Japanese rose, tart yuzu citrus, and sacred agarwood. The scent opens with an immediate flash of peppery geranium, herbal tansy, and crushed jasmine petals before softening into aromatic shiso mint and dewy cherry blossoms. As the herbal freshness settl…

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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, Keman or Abraj?

Keman takes 4 of 7 categories. Keman is rated 4.20/5 from 85 votes; Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes. Choose Keman for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Keman or Abraj?

Abraj lasts longest (Abraj 73/100, Keman 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Keman or Abraj?

Abraj projects furthest (Abraj 68/100, Keman 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Keman and Abraj smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Rose, Geranium, Jasmine and Cypress.

Is Keman or Abraj better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Keman and Abraj?

Keman has top notes of Rose, Geranium, Jasmine and Tansy, heart notes of Shiso, Yuzu and Cherry Blossom, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Cypress. 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.