Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Azul Selvático

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 91 ratings analysed

3 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #23,872 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Azul Selvático

Victorio & Lucchino

4.605 votes

Rank #43,105 AromaticWoody

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.
Azul Selvático
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Abjar3/4

Azul Selvático1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Abjar
Sillage & projection: Abjar
Value for money: Azul Selvático
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

Azul SelváticoVictorio & Lucchino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 30%Had 4%Want 67%

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

60%Love

40%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAzul SelváticoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match35%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

elemiGrapefruitPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

Clary SageArtemisiaLavenderGeranium

Base

AmberwoodMuskCedarMossTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesClary Sage and Lavender. 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

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,872

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,105

PerfumerClaire Liegent

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 …

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Azul Selvático by Victorio & Lucchino hits the skin with a cool, peppery breeze that quickly shifts into a green, aromatic forest floor. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit and elemi resin, providing a bright yet resinous introduction. As the initial citrus sparkle subsides, herbal clary sage a…

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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 Azul Selvático?

Abjar takes 3 of 4 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Azul Selvático is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Azul Selvático for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Azul Selvático?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Azul Selvático 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Azul Selvático?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Azul Selvático 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Azul Selvático smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Clary Sage and Lavender.

Is Abjar or Azul Selvático better for summer or winter?

Azul Selvático suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Azul Selvático?

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). Azul Selvático has top notes of elemi, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Clary Sage, Artemisia, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Amberwood, Musk, Cedar and Moss.