Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Cerruti 1881 Summer Fragrance pour Homme

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 130 ratings analysed

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #23,982 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Cerruti 1881 Summer Fragrance pour Homme

Cerruti

4.1444 votes

Rank #14,162 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Cerruti 1881 Summer Fragrance pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Abjar3/7

Cerruti 1881 Summer Fragrance pour Homme3/7

Ratings & consensus: Abjar
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Abjar
Sillage & projection: Abjar
Value for money: Cerruti 1881 Summer Fragrance pour Homme
Versatility: Cerruti 1881 Summer Fragrance pour Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cerruti 1881 Summer Fragrance pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Cerruti 1881 Summer Fragrance pour HommeCerruti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 33%Had 20%Want 47%

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

36%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value63

Category winnerCerruti 1881 Summer Fragrance pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

citrus70%

powdery60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody 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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCedarCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

CypressJasmineNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesCypress and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Cerruti 1881 Summer Fragrance pour Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer100

Fall28

Winter22

Day100

Night32

Category winnerCerruti 1881 Summer Fragrance pour HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 17%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,982

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,162

PerfumerUrsula Wandel

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerCerruti 1881 Summer Fragrance pour HommeHigher 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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Cerruti 1881 Summer Fragrance pour Homme is a crisp, sun-drenched woody aromatic cologne crafted for warm daylight hours. It kicks off with a sharp blast of tart bergamot and dry cedar shavings, tempered immediately by the cool spice of crushed cardamom pods. As the brisk opening burns off in the heat, Mediterranean c…

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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 Cerruti 1881 Summer Fragrance pour Homme?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Cerruti 1881 Summer Fragrance pour Homme is rated 4.14/5 from 44 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Cerruti 1881 Summer Fragrance pour Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Cerruti 1881 Summer Fragrance pour Homme?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Cerruti 1881 Summer Fragrance pour Homme 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Cerruti 1881 Summer Fragrance pour Homme?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Cerruti 1881 Summer Fragrance pour Homme 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Cerruti 1881 Summer Fragrance pour Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cypress and Nutmeg.

Is Abjar or Cerruti 1881 Summer Fragrance pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cerruti 1881 Summer Fragrance pour Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Abjar is the stronger pick. Cerruti 1881 Summer Fragrance pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Cerruti 1881 Summer Fragrance pour Homme?

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). Cerruti 1881 Summer Fragrance pour Homme has top notes of Bergamot, Cedar and Cardamom, heart notes of Cypress, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver and Musk.