Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Darley

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 970 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #24,475 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Darley

Parfums de Marly

4.08884 votes

Rank #3,770 AromaticWoody

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.
Darley
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Abjar4/7

Darley3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

DarleyParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.08/ 5 · 884 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

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

40%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

884 votes

Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value33

Category winnerDarleyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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

Top15-30 mins

MintBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCinnamonAfrican Orange FlowerRoseRosemary

Base5-8 hrs

Tonka BeanSandalwoodAmberGuaiac WoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLavender, Guaiac Wood, Amber and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Darley, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer92

Fall0

Winter35

Day100

Night41

Category winnerDarleyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men77

Unisex20

Women3

Work 39%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,475

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,770

PerfumerFrancis Deleamont

Launched—

Reviews139

Category winnerDarleyHigher 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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Parfums de Marly Darley strikes an immediate balance between brisk barbershop cleanliness and creamy oriental warmth. The first spritz unleashes a sharp flash of Amalfi lemon alongside cooling garden mint and sparkling bergamot. Within minutes, that citrus bite softens into an aromatic heart of French lavender, sweet …

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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 Darley?

Abjar takes 4 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Darley is rated 4.08/5 from 884 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Darley for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Darley?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Darley 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Darley?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Darley 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Darley smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Lavender, Guaiac Wood, Amber and Sandalwood.

Is Abjar or Darley better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar and Darley?

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). Darley has top notes of Mint, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, African Orange Flower and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Amber and Guaiac Wood.