Fragrance comparison

King's Salute vs Abraj

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 221 ratings analysed

5 wins

King's Salute

Grossmith

4.4955 votes

Rank #25,919 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #28,287 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

King's Salute takes 5 of 7 categories.

King's Salute
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Abraj
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

King's Salute5/7

Abraj2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

King's SaluteGrossmith

AbrajThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 34%Had 2%Want 64%

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

Category winnerKing's SaluteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

20%Like

9%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

55 votes

49%Love

28%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

166 votes

Category winnerKing's SaluteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityKing's Salute

SillageAbraj

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value15

¤ Price value37

Category winnerAbrajBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

mossy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

BergamotElemi resinBlack PepperBlack Currant

Heart3 to 4 hours

LavenderLavender ExtractCardamomThymeIris

Base5 to 8 hours

OakmossCashmeranMuskAmber

Top

BergamotCardamomSaffronLavenderPetitgrainDamask RosePink PepperPine

Heart

CypressVioletCedarGeraniumRed RoseJasmineThymeLeather

Base

PatchouliMuskOakmossMossSandalwoodVanillaAmberCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Cardamom and Thyme. Durations are only published for King's Salute, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer100

Fall72

Winter16

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKing's SaluteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,919

PerfumerMatthieu Meneuvrier

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#28,287

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKing's SaluteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

King's Salute by Grossmith is an aromatic fougere that pairs a bright, fruity opening with a crisp barbershop dry-down. It opens with sharp bergamot, tangy black currant, and cracked black pepper, softened by resinous elemi. As the top notes settle, the fragrance shifts toward a classic heart of herbaceous lavender, s…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, King's Salute or Abraj?

King's Salute takes 5 of 7 categories. King's Salute is rated 4.49/5 from 55 votes; Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes. Choose King's Salute for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, King's Salute or Abraj?

They last about the same: King's Salute 75/100, Abraj 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, King's Salute or Abraj?

Abraj projects furthest (Abraj 68/100, King's Salute 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do King's Salute and Abraj smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Cardamom and Thyme.

Is King's Salute or Abraj better for summer or winter?

For summer, King's Salute is the stronger pick. For winter, Abraj is the stronger pick. King's Salute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in King's Salute and Abraj?

King's Salute has top notes of Bergamot, Elemi resin, Black Pepper and Black Currant, heart notes of Lavender, Lavender Extract, Cardamom and Thyme, a base of Oakmoss, Cashmeran, Musk and Amber. 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.