Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Elixir d'Amour

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 175 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #24,866 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Elixir d'Amour

Parfums d'Elmar

4.2489 votes

Rank #12,223 WoodySweet

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.
Elixir d'Amour
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Abjar4/7

Elixir d'Amour3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Elixir d'AmourParfums d'Elmar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.24/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%

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

64%Love

15%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

8%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value29

Category winnerElixir d'AmourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

sweet92%

amber84%

green77%

oud69%

fresh61%

Scent match29%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

Fig LeafSaffronPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

RaspberryBulgarian RoseGuaiac WoodLily-of-the-ValleyWater Jasmine

Base8-12+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaCaramelAmberAmyrisMuskLabdanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber. Durations are only published for Elixir d'Amour, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring78

Summer43

Fall0

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Category winnerElixir d'AmourMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men22

Unisex41

Women37

Date 44%Party 31%Casual 15%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,866

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,223

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerElixir d'AmourHigher 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 →

Elixir d'Amour by Parfums d'Elmar is a dense woody amber fragrance built around an unexpected contrast. The first spray hits with sharp green fig leaf and sparkling bergamot before warming into dark sweetness. Bulgarian rose and tart raspberry quickly emerge, tangled with smoky guaiac wood. Beneath that lush fruit and…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Abjar or Elixir d'Amour?

Abjar takes 4 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Elixir d'Amour is rated 4.24/5 from 89 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Elixir d'Amour for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Elixir d'Amour?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Elixir d'Amour 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Elixir d'Amour?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Elixir d'Amour 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Elixir d'Amour smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.

Is Abjar or Elixir d'Amour better for summer or winter?

For summer, Elixir d'Amour is the stronger pick. For winter, Abjar is the stronger pick. Elixir d'Amour suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Elixir d'Amour?

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). Elixir d'Amour has top notes of Fig Leaf, Saffron, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Raspberry, Bulgarian Rose, Guaiac Wood and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Caramel and Amber.