Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Double Whisky

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 363 ratings analysed

5 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #23,918 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Double Whisky

Evaflor

3.68277 votes

Rank #11,728 Warm SpicyPatchouli

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.
Double Whisky
Choose it for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Abjar5/7

Double Whisky2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Double WhiskyEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.68/ 5 · 277 votes

Have 38%Had 40%Want 21%

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

21%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

277 votes

Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value83

Category winnerDouble WhiskyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

patchouli90%

amber80%

woody70%

musky60%

powdery50%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody 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

BergamotAppleTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

ClovesLily-of-the-ValleyCedar

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliAmberMuskSandal

InformationalShared notesAmber. Durations are only published for Double Whisky, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring34

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Category winnerAbjarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men93

Unisex6

Women2

Casual 39%Date 25%Party 19%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,918

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,728

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerDouble WhiskyHigher 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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Double Whisky by Evaflor opens with an unapologetic blast of tart apple, bitter bergamot, and sweet tangerine. The initial alcohol flash is sharp. Give it two minutes. Once the solvent burns away, a heavy wave of clove and dry cedar wood takes over the entire composition. Although tobacco is not officially listed in t…

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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 Double Whisky?

Abjar takes 5 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Double Whisky is rated 3.68/5 from 277 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Double Whisky for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Double Whisky?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Double Whisky 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Double Whisky?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Double Whisky 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Double Whisky smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Amber.

Is Abjar or Double Whisky better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar and Double Whisky?

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). Double Whisky has top notes of Bergamot, Apple and Tangerine, heart notes of Cloves, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cedar, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Musk and Sandal.