Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Citron Noir

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 149 ratings analysed

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #24,141 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Citron Noir

L'Occitane en Provence

4.1163 votes

Rank #16,465 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Citron Noir 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.
Citron Noir
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Abjar3/7

Citron Noir4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Citron NoirL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

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

37%Love

49%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerCitron NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value36

Category winnerCitron NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

amber88%

sweet77%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic53%

woody42%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both amber, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known

Top

CypressPineClary SageNutmegStyraxAldehydesLavenderPepper

Heart

LeatherEarthy NotesBirch LeafIncenseIndian OudResinsWoody NotesGuaiac Wood

Base

CastoreumCivetTobaccoAgarwood (Oud)AmberTolu BalsamSandalwoodBenzoin

Top15-30 mins

YuzuLemonBergamotOrangeLime

Heart2-3 hrs

MyrhhOrange BlossomLabdanumGeraniumNeroli

Base5-7 hrs

OpoponaxVanillaVetiverCinnamonCedarPatchouli

InformationalNo shared notesDurations are only published for Citron Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring65

Summer100

Fall50

Winter30

Day100

Night35

Category winnerCitron NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men20

Unisex55

Women25

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,141

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,465

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerCitron NoirHigher 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 →

L'Occitane en Provence Citron Noir is an unconventional citrus composition that matches mouth-puckering fruit with dark, resinous resins. The first spray delivers a crisp shower of tart yuzu, sour lime, and sparkling bergamot peel. It feels immediately refreshing, reminiscent of chilled herbal lemon tea brewed on a ho…

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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 Citron Noir?

Citron Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Citron Noir is rated 4.11/5 from 63 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Citron Noir for a citrus and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Citron Noir?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Citron Noir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Citron Noir?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Citron Noir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Citron Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and aromatic accords.

Is Abjar or Citron Noir better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar and Citron Noir?

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). Citron Noir has top notes of Yuzu, Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Myrhh, Orange Blossom, Labdanum and Geranium, a base of Opoponax, Vanilla, Vetiver and Cinnamon.