Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Cuir de Russie

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 127 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #25,326 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Cuir de Russie

Guerlain

4.2041 votes

Rank #13,806 AmberWoody

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.
Cuir de Russie
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Abjar4/7

Cuir de Russie3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Cuir de RussieGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 14%Had 7%Want 79%

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

59%Love

27%Like

2%Ok

0%Dislike

12%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value69

Category winnerCuir de RussieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, amber 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderRosemaryThyme

Heart2 to 4 hours

IrisBirchBenzoinLabdanumStyrax

Base6 to 10 hours

CivetResinsMuskOakmossVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesStyrax, Lavender, Resins and Civet. Durations are only published for Cuir de Russie, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring60

Summer80

Fall90

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerCuir de RussieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men17

Unisex75

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,326

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,806

PerfumerAime Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerCuir de RussieHigher 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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Cuir de Russie by Guerlain presents a classic interpretation of Russian leather built on smoky woods, aromatic herbs, and rich animalic warmth. The fragrance begins with a sharp, herbal opening of lavender, rosemary, and thyme. This brisk, aromatic start swiftly gives way to a heart of earthy birch, powdery iris, and …

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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 Cuir de Russie?

Abjar takes 4 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Cuir de Russie is rated 4.20/5 from 41 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Cuir de Russie for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Cuir de Russie?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Cuir de Russie 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Cuir de Russie?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Cuir de Russie 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Cuir de Russie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Styrax, Lavender, Resins and Civet.

Is Abjar or Cuir de Russie better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cuir de Russie is the stronger pick. For winter, Abjar is the stronger pick. Cuir de Russie suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Cuir de Russie?

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). Cuir de Russie has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary and Thyme, heart notes of Iris, Birch, Benzoin and Labdanum, a base of Civet, Resins, Musk and Oakmoss.