Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Close Intention

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 178 ratings analysed

5 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #23,872 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Close Intention

Eudora

4.1192 votes

Rank #29,861 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 5 of 7 categories.

Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Close Intention
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Abjar5/7

Close Intention2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Close IntentionEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 55%Had 7%Want 38%

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

45%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value81

Category winnerClose IntentionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match24%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

Top20-30 mins

Black PepperCardamomMintLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumLavenderCedarPearAppleNeroli

Base6-8 hrs

PralineSandalwoodCashmeranCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSuedeMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Close Intention, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring48

Summer4

Fall75

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerClose IntentionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Date 37%Party 28%Casual 20%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,872

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,861

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbjarHigher 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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Close Intention by Eudora delivers an energetic clash of icy spices and rich dessert warmth. The initial spray hits you with sharp black pepper and cooling mint, cut cleanly by a splash of tart lemon. Give it five minutes. The sharp alcohol burn clears quickly to reveal crisp green apple, floral lavender, and aromatic…

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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 Close Intention?

Abjar takes 5 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Close Intention is rated 4.11/5 from 92 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Close Intention for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Close Intention?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Close Intention 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Close Intention?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Close Intention 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Close Intention smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender and Sandalwood.

Is Abjar or Close Intention better for summer or winter?

For summer, Abjar is the stronger pick. For winter, Abjar is the stronger pick. Close Intention suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Close Intention?

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). Close Intention has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom, Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Cedar and Pear, a base of Praline, Sandalwood, Cashmeran and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.