Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Cherry Syrup Exclusive

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 122 ratings analysed

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #25,837 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Cherry Syrup Exclusive

Proad

4.4436 votes

Rank #25,686 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cherry Syrup Exclusive takes 4 of 7 categories.

Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Cherry Syrup Exclusive
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Abjar3/7

Cherry Syrup Exclusive4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Cherry Syrup ExclusiveProad

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.44/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 41%Had 4%Want 54%

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

61%Love

31%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerCherry Syrup ExclusiveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value64

Category winnerCherry Syrup ExclusiveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

cherry84%

amber77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody and amber

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

Top1 to 2 hours

SaffronCherryMandarin OrangeNutty NotesGrapefruitRumJuniper Berries

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseJasmineCinnamonBasilStar Anise

Base4 to 8 hours

LabdanumTonka BeanSandalwoodAmbroxanCypressOakVanillaBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCypress, Sandalwood and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Cherry Syrup Exclusive, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer91

Fall83

Winter83

Day100

Night70

Category winnerCherry Syrup ExclusiveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men21

Unisex71

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,837

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,686

PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerCherry Syrup ExclusiveHigher 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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Cherry Syrup Exclusive by Proad delivers a bright, fruity twist on rich gourmand warmth. Created by perfumer Jutinat Piyaweerawong, the scent opens with crisp grapefruit, tangy mandarin orange, dark cherry, and a warm splash of rum spiced with saffron. As it settles, cinnamon, rose, and star anise provide a soft aroma…

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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 Cherry Syrup Exclusive?

Cherry Syrup Exclusive takes 4 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Cherry Syrup Exclusive is rated 4.44/5 from 36 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Cherry Syrup Exclusive for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Cherry Syrup Exclusive?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Cherry Syrup Exclusive 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Cherry Syrup Exclusive?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Cherry Syrup Exclusive 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Cherry Syrup Exclusive smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Cypress, Sandalwood and Benzoin.

Is Abjar or Cherry Syrup Exclusive better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cherry Syrup Exclusive is the stronger pick. For winter, Abjar is the stronger pick. Cherry Syrup Exclusive suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Cherry Syrup Exclusive?

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). Cherry Syrup Exclusive has top notes of Saffron, Cherry, Mandarin Orange and Nutty Notes, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Cinnamon and Basil, a base of Labdanum, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Ambroxan.