Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Attar Al Huruf

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 91 ratings analysed

3 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #23,929 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Attar Al Huruf

Adyan by Anfar

4.205 votes

Rank #47,424 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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.
Attar Al Huruf
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Abjar3/4

Attar Al Huruf1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Abjar
Sillage & projection: Abjar
Value for money: Attar Al Huruf
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

Attar Al HurufAdyan by Anfar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 32%Had 5%Want 63%

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

20%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value92

Category winnerAttar Al HurufBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

marine69%

honey61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both 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

Sea NotesBergamotGrapefruitHoney

Heart

Bay LeafGeraniumSpices

Base

AmberGuaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud) 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–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,929

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,424

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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 …

Reviews →

Attar Al Huruf by Adyan by Anfar is a Woody Aquatic fragrance for women and men. Attar Al Huruf was launched in 2021. Top notes are Sea Notes, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Honey; middle notes are Bay Leaf, Geranium and Spices; base notes are Amber, Guaiac Wood and Agarwood (Oud).

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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 Attar Al Huruf?

Abjar takes 3 of 4 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Attar Al Huruf is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Attar Al Huruf for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Attar Al Huruf?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Attar Al Huruf 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Attar Al Huruf?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Attar Al Huruf 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Attar Al Huruf smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.

Is Abjar or Attar Al Huruf better for summer or winter?

Attar Al Huruf suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Attar Al Huruf?

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). Attar Al Huruf has top notes of Sea Notes, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Honey, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Geranium and Spices, a base of Amber, Guaiac Wood and Agarwood (Oud).