DUBAI ABRAJ

Dubai Abraj is the fragrance signed by The Spirit of Dubai, the niche collection by Nabeel Perfumes dedicated to the many facets of the emirate. A unisex Eau de Parfum in 50 ml, it belongs to the line's First Generation. It celebrates Dubai's skyline and its iconic skyscrapers: an amber chypre composition with woody facets that unites the solidity of steel with the richness of Arabian perfumery's most precious ingredients.

The Fragrance

Abraj was born as a tribute to the strength and verticality of the skyscrapers that define Dubai's skyline — an architecture that challenges the sky and transforms the desert into a futuristic metropolis. From here comes the idea of a powerful, structured fragrance, able to translate into scent that same sense of solidity, innovation and modernity you feel at the foot of the world's tallest towers: a balance between the hardness of concrete and steel and the warmth of spices and leather.

How It Evolves on Skin

Abraj opens with an intense spicy accord: black pepper and pink pepper intertwine with cardamom and saffron, while bergamot and petitgrain bring a citrusy spark, softened by lavender and a resinous touch of pine, with Damask rose adding depth from the very first minutes. The heart opens onto an aromatic leather accord: thyme and cypress bring an herbal, balsamic nuance, while red rose, geranium, violet and jasmine soften the register with an elegant floral component, and cedarwood begins to build the woody structure that will characterize the base. In the final phase, Abraj reveals its full amber, woody depth: oud, patchouli, sandalwood and cypriol blend with amber, benzoin, vanilla and a trio of oakmoss, tree moss and musk for a warm, smoky, enveloping trail that accompanies the fragrance for a long time.

Who We Recommend Dubai Abraj To

Abraj is the right fragrance for anyone who loves bold amber-woody perfumes and isn't afraid of character: its decisive spicy opening soon gives way to an elegant leather heart and a warm, enveloping base, in a structure built for those who seek personality rather than discretion. It's a versatile choice across genders, suited to those who want a perfume that gets noticed without becoming heavy, and that holds up especially well in the in-between seasons and in winter, when its woody, amber soul has more room to express itself. Its decisive character makes it ideal for those who love the more structured niche Arabian perfumes and aren't looking for a minimalist fragrance.

Fragrance Characteristics

Our Opinion

Abraj is a perfume that doesn't seek universal approval, and that's exactly where its strength lies: the spicy opening is decisive, and the leather heart and woody, amber base that follow complete its character. We like that it isn't afraid to be a "statement" perfume — it's the right choice for those who want character, not for those who want to go unnoticed.

Similar Fragrances

• Meydan (The Spirit of Dubai) — shares with Abraj the aromatic opening of lavender, cardamom and saffron followed by leather, oud and sandalwood, in a more tobacco-rich version, for those who love the leather-woody side of the composition.
• Fleur de Tabac (Attar Al Has) — same spicy opening (bergamot, saffron) and a heart that shares rose, patchouli, sandalwood and oud, in a more tobacco-fruity key compared to Abraj.
• Regent Leather (Thameen London) — shares saffron, cardamom, rose, patchouli, leather and musk, in a creamier, less woody and amber composition, for those seeking a softer, less intense leather.

FAQ

Is Abraj a chypre fragrance?
Yes, it is an amber chypre: the chypre structure comes from bergamot in the opening and from patchouli, oakmoss and tree moss in the base. Amber, benzoin and vanilla warm it, while oud, sandalwood and cypriol give it woody depth.

Does Abraj smell of lavender?
Lavender is there, at the top together with bergamot, petitgrain, pine and black pepper: an aromatic touch that the heart of red rose, thyme, cypress and leather makes deeper.

What is the difference between Abraj and Majalis?
They share Damask rose and cardamom in the opening, saffron and a base of oud, patchouli and sandalwood. Abraj is a drier amber chypre, with black pepper, pink pepper, lavender, leather, thyme and oakmoss; Majalis is a sweeter woody amber, with dates, honey and qahwa.

Product Information

Brand

The Spirit of Dubai

Name

Dubai Abraj

Concentration

Eau de Parfum

Size

50 ml

Olfactory family

Amber Chypre

Launch year

2015

Made in

United Arab Emirates