Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Bucephalus X

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 137 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #23,929 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

Bucephalus X

Armaf

3.9851 votes

Rank #15,638 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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.
Bucephalus X
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Abjar4/7

Bucephalus X3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Bucephalus XArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.98/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 80%Had 20%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

35%Love

41%Like

12%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value65

Category winnerBucephalus XBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

fresh65%

fruity53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match11%Clearly different · both 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

BergamotGrapefruitGingerPepper

Heart

AppleGeraniumCinnamonLeatherLavender

Base

VetiverLabdanumPatchouliMyrhh

InformationalShared notesLavender, Pepper and Leather. 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–

Spring82

Summer91

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night85

Category winnerBucephalus XMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men75

Unisex18

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,929

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,638

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerBucephalus XHigher 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 →

Armaf Bucephalus X opens with a sharp burst of sour grapefruit and spicy ginger, quickly shifting into a sweet, fruit-forward profile on the skin. The initial fresh zing is loud and sharp, but within ten minutes, a clean lavender and crisp apple note take control. As the scent dries down, a warm base of leather and ea…

Reviews →

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 Bucephalus X?

Abjar takes 4 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Bucephalus X is rated 3.98/5 from 51 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Bucephalus X for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Bucephalus X?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Bucephalus X 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Bucephalus X?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Bucephalus X 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Bucephalus X smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Pepper and Leather.

Is Abjar or Bucephalus X better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar and Bucephalus X?

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). Bucephalus X has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Ginger and Pepper, heart notes of Apple, Geranium, Cinnamon and Leather, a base of Vetiver, Labdanum, Patchouli and Myrhh.