Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Dilis Classic Collection No. 23

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 104 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #25,929 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Dilis Classic Collection No. 23

Dilís Parfum

4.1718 votes

Rank #54,296 Fresh SpicyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 4 of 4 categories.

Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Dilis Classic Collection No. 23
Choose it for a fresh spicy and green character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Abjar4/4

Dilis Classic Collection No. 230/4

Ratings & consensus: Abjar
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

Dilis Classic Collection No. 23Dilís Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 19%Had 28%Want 53%

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

44%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

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%

fresh spicy100%

green92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

leather69%

smoky61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both leather, aromatic and smoky

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 to 30 minutes

GrapefruitPepperGreen Notes

Heart2 to 3 hours

MintWatery NotesGentianaCoal

Base3 to 5 hours

BirchLeatherAmber

InformationalShared notesPepper, Leather and Amber. Durations are only published for Dilis Classic Collection No. 23, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,929

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,296

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 …

Reviews →

Dilis Classic Collection No. 23 by Dilís Parfum is an unusual green and aromatic fragrance that contrasts brisk freshness with dark, smoky undertones. It opens with tart grapefruit, sharp pepper, and crisp green notes that feel like crushed leaves. The scent quickly develops an airy, herbal heart shaped by cool mint, …

Reviews →

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 Dilis Classic Collection No. 23?

Abjar takes 4 of 4 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Dilis Classic Collection No. 23 is rated 4.17/5 from 18 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Dilis Classic Collection No. 23 for a fresh spicy and green character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Dilis Classic Collection No. 23?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 23 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Dilis Classic Collection No. 23?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 23 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Dilis Classic Collection No. 23 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, aromatic and smoky accords. Common notes include Pepper, Leather and Amber.

Is Abjar or Dilis Classic Collection No. 23 better for summer or winter?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 23 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Dilis Classic Collection No. 23?

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). Dilis Classic Collection No. 23 has top notes of Grapefruit, Pepper and Green Notes, heart notes of Mint, Watery Notes, Gentiana and Coal, a base of Birch, Leather and Amber.