Fragrance comparison

Miel Obscura vs Abraj

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 182 ratings analysed

3 wins

Miel Obscura

PARIS CORNER

4.3816 votes

Rank #33,810 WoodyHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #28,354 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Miel Obscura takes 3 of 5 categories.

Miel Obscura
Choose it for a woody and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Abraj
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Miel Obscura3/5

Abraj2/5

Ratings & consensus: Miel Obscura
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Miel Obscura
Sillage & projection: Abraj
Value for money: Miel Obscura
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

Miel ObscuraPARIS CORNER

AbrajThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

Category winnerMiel ObscuraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

19%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

16 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

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMiel Obscura

SillageAbraj

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value37

Category winnerMiel ObscuraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

honey92%

sweet84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

caramel61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

PineCaramelBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

HoneyRoseViolet

Base6 to 8 hours

BenzoinCedarMusk

Top

BergamotCardamomSaffronLavenderPetitgrainDamask RosePink PepperPine

Heart

CypressVioletCedarGeraniumRed RoseJasmineThymeLeather

Base

PatchouliMuskOakmossMossSandalwoodVanillaAmberCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

InformationalShared notesPine, Bergamot, Rose and Violet. Durations are only published for Miel Obscura, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex50

Women42

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,810

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#28,354

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbrajHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Miel Obscura by PARIS CORNER balances sweet gourmand warmth with crisp, resinous depth. The fragrance introduces itself with a contrast of tart bergamot, sharp green pine, and buttery caramel. As the opening settles, the heart reveals rich honey intertwined with gentle rose and soft violet, creating a floral core that…

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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, Miel Obscura or Abraj?

Miel Obscura takes 3 of 5 categories. Miel Obscura is rated 4.38/5 from 16 votes; Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes. Choose Miel Obscura for a woody and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Miel Obscura or Abraj?

Miel Obscura lasts longest (Miel Obscura 82/100, Abraj 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Miel Obscura or Abraj?

Projection is very close: Abraj 68/100, Miel Obscura 67/100 for sillage.

Do Miel Obscura and Abraj smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pine, Bergamot, Rose and Violet.

Is Miel Obscura or Abraj better for summer or winter?

Miel Obscura suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Miel Obscura and Abraj?

Miel Obscura has top notes of Pine, Caramel and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Rose and Violet, a base of Benzoin, Cedar and Musk. 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.