Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Appletini

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 92 ratings analysed

3 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #23,918 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Appletini

Mayrit

4.676 votes

Rank #30,637 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 3 of 4 categories.

Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Appletini
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Abjar3/4

Appletini1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

AppletiniMayrit

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 52%Had 0%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value70

Category winnerAppletiniBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

amber77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, amber and aromatic

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

Top

BergamotAppleClary SageRaspberryOrange

Heart

LavenderJasmineOrrisSaffronCedar

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverLeatherLabdanum

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Lavender, Leather and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,918

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,637

PerfumerPhilippine Courtière

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAbjarHigher 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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Appletini by Mayrit opens on a bright green apple effect, lifted by bergamot, orange and raspberry, then settles into aromatic herbs, soft florals and a warmer woody amber base. The single supplied review specifically praises its fresh green apple note, while the accord data points to a scent that is fruity at first b…

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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, Abjar or Appletini?

Abjar takes 3 of 4 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Appletini is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Appletini for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Appletini?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Appletini 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Appletini?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Appletini 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Appletini smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Lavender, Leather and Amber.

Is Abjar or Appletini better for summer or winter?

Appletini suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Appletini?

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). Appletini has top notes of Bergamot, Apple, Clary Sage and Raspberry, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Orris and Saffron, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver.