Fragrance comparison

YELLOW 133C vs Abraj

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 215 ratings analysed

YELLOW 133C

Perfume.Sucks

3.4749 votes

Rank #31,362 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Abraj

The Spirit of Dubai

4.09166 votes

Rank #26,510 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abraj takes 5 of 7 categories.

YELLOW 133C
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Abraj
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

YELLOW 133C2/7

Abraj5/7

Ratings & consensus: Abraj
Community sentiment: Abraj
Longevity: Abraj
Sillage & projection: Abraj
Value for money: YELLOW 133C
Versatility: YELLOW 133C
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Abraj

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

YELLOW 133CPerfume.Sucks

AbrajThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 31%Had 14%Want 55%

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

Category winnerAbrajRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

22%Dislike

6%Hate

49 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

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAbraj

SillageAbraj

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value37

Category winnerYELLOW 133CBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

earthy48%

amber30%

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CuminCypriol Oil or NagarmothaWoody NotesSandalwoodBalsam FirRumThymeAmbroxanPatchouliAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotCardamomSaffronLavenderPetitgrainDamask RosePink PepperPine

Heart

CypressVioletCedarGeraniumRed RoseJasmineThymeLeather

Base

PatchouliMuskOakmossMossSandalwoodVanillaAmberCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

InformationalShared notesCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Sandalwood, Thyme 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

Spring90

Summer30

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night89

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Category winnerYELLOW 133CMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men57

Unisex38

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,362

PerfumerAndreas Wilhelm

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#26,510

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbrajHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

YELLOW 133C is a dry, herbal woody fragrance built around cumin, thyme, balsam fir, cypriol, patchouli, amber, and ambroxan. On skin it can read savoury, green, spicy, and quietly ambery, with a fresh fir lift that keeps the heavier woods from feeling flat. It suits wearers who enjoy aromatic woods with a culinary edg…

Reviews →

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, YELLOW 133C or Abraj?

Abraj takes 5 of 7 categories. YELLOW 133C is rated 3.47/5 from 49 votes; Abraj is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes. Choose YELLOW 133C for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Abraj for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, YELLOW 133C or Abraj?

Abraj lasts longest (Abraj 73/100, YELLOW 133C 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, YELLOW 133C or Abraj?

Abraj projects furthest (Abraj 68/100, YELLOW 133C 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do YELLOW 133C and Abraj smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Sandalwood, Thyme and Patchouli.

Is YELLOW 133C or Abraj better for summer or winter?

For summer, YELLOW 133C is the stronger pick. For winter, YELLOW 133C is the stronger pick. YELLOW 133C suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in YELLOW 133C and Abraj?

YELLOW 133C features Cumin, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Balsam Fir. 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.