Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Desert Liwa

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 88 ratings analysed

3 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #23,952 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Desert Liwa

Queen B

4.502 votes

Rank #46,781 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 3 of 3 categories.

Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Desert Liwa
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Abjar3/3

Desert Liwa0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Abjar
Sillage & projection: Abjar
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

Desert LiwaQueen B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 20%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

fruity88%

floral77%

rose65%

fresh53%

sweet42%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both 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

BlackberryFruits

Heart2-4 hrs

PeonyFruity NotesRose

Base6-8 hrs

AmberResinsSpicy NotesPowdery Notes

InformationalShared notesResins and Amber. Durations are only published for Desert Liwa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Not enough votes yet

Casual 37%Work 33%Date 21%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,952

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,781

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Desert Liwa by Queen B surprises anyone expecting dry desert sand. The first spray reveals tart blackberry and mixed sweet fruits before softening into fresh pink peony and garden rose. Underneath that juicy blossom bouquet, warm amber and smooth resins create a gentle, cozy foundation with a touch of cosmetic powder.…

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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 Desert Liwa?

Abjar takes 3 of 3 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Desert Liwa is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Desert Liwa for a amber and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Desert Liwa?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Desert Liwa 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Desert Liwa?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Desert Liwa 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Desert Liwa smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Resins and Amber.

Is Abjar or Desert Liwa better for summer or winter?

Desert Liwa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Desert Liwa?

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). Desert Liwa has top notes of Blackberry and Fruits, heart notes of Peony, Fruity Notes and Rose, a base of Amber, Resins, Spicy Notes and Powdery Notes.