Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Black Oud

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 208 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #26,130 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Black Oud

By Kilian

3.70122 votes

Rank #6,764 WoodyWarm Spicy

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.
Black Oud
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Abjar4/7

Black Oud2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Black OudBy Kilian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.70/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

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

65%Love

21%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

106 votes

Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

oud77%

rose69%

smoky61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, amber and smoky

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

RoseGeraniumCardamomPink Pepper

Heart

PapyrusPatchouliCedarMethyl Pamplemousse

Base

Agarwood (Oud)IncenseMossSandalwoodMuskLabdanum

InformationalShared notesIncense, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood. 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–

Spring19

Summer12

Fall94

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerBlack OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,130

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,764

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerBlack OudHigher 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 →

Black Oud by By Kilian is a potent, incense-heavy composition built around a core of animalic agarwood. Launched in 2014, this unisex fragrance balances dark, resinous woods with spicy accents of cardamom and pink pepper. It creates a bold, assertive presence, making it ideal for formal evening events or cold winter d…

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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 Black Oud?

Abjar takes 4 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Black Oud is rated 3.70/5 from 122 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Black Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Black Oud?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Black Oud 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Black Oud?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Black Oud 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Black Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and smoky accords. Common notes include Incense, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.

Is Abjar or Black Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Abjar is the stronger pick. For winter, Abjar is the stronger pick. Black Oud suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Black Oud?

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). Black Oud has top notes of Rose, Geranium, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Papyrus, Patchouli, Cedar and Methyl Pamplemousse, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Incense, Moss and Sandalwood.