Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Anatolia

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 236 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #25,837 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Anatolia

Prin

4.21150 votes

Rank #10,633 SweetLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Anatolia
Choose it for a sweet and leather character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Abjar4/7

Anatolia3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

AnatoliaPrin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.21/ 5 · 150 votes

Have 24%Had 9%Want 68%

Category winnerAbjarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

72%Love

13%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

86 votes

54%Love

25%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

150 votes

Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value44

Category winnerAnatoliaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

sweet100%

leather92%

honey84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

fruity61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both leather and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CypressPineClary SageNutmegStyraxAldehydesLavenderPepper

Heart

LeatherEarthy NotesBirch LeafIncenseIndian OudResinsWoody NotesGuaiac Wood

Base

CastoreumCivetTobaccoAgarwood (Oud)AmberTolu BalsamSandalwoodBenzoin

Notes

LoukhoumHoneyLeatherSuedeDatesAgarwood (Oud)IncenseAppleCacao PodAmberCinnamonCumin

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLeather, Incense, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber. Durations are only published for Anatolia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring51

Summer16

Fall96

Winter100

Day49

Night100

Category winnerAnatoliaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men37

Unisex63

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,837

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,633

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerAnatoliaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Abjar by The Spirit of Dubai opens with a sharp burst of aromatic cypress, pine needles, and spicy nutmeg before settling into a dense heart of birch leaf and natural leather. As the composition warms on skin, smoky incense, Indian oud, and rich labdanum take control, giving the fragrance a dark resinous texture. The …

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Anatolia by Prin presents an artisanal exploration of dried fruits and spiced hide. Built around sticky dates, powdery loukhoum, and golden honey, the composition creates an immediate sweet warmth that never turns entirely confectionary. Dry cacao pod, cumin, and cinnamon introduce a dusty, arid spice, cutting through…

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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, Abjar or Anatolia?

Abjar takes 4 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Anatolia is rated 4.21/5 from 150 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Anatolia for a sweet and leather character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Anatolia?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Anatolia 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Anatolia?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Anatolia 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Anatolia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather and amber accords. Common notes include Leather, Incense, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.

Is Abjar or Anatolia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Abjar is the stronger pick. For winter, Abjar is the stronger pick. Anatolia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Anatolia?

Abjar has top notes of Cypress, Pine, Clary Sage and Nutmeg, heart notes of Leather, Earthy Notes, Birch Leaf and Incense, a base of Castoreum, Civet, Tobacco and Agarwood (Oud). Anatolia features Loukhoum, Honey, Leather, Suede and Dates.