Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Eterniris

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 169 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #24,048 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Eterniris

Hermetica

3.5783 votes

Rank #14,799 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

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.
Eterniris
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Abjar4/7

Eterniris3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

EternirisHermetica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.57/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 45%Had 15%Want 40%

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

33%Love

23%Like

22%Ok

14%Dislike

8%Hate

83 votes

Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value52

Category winnerEternirisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

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

Top

PineappleSaffronBulgarian RosePepperMandarin OrangeBergamotViolet Leaf

Heart

RaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyGeraniumCloveOrrisCedarJasmineNutmeg

Base

Indian OudVetiverPatchouliAmberMyrrhVanillaMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Pepper, Indian Oud and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring90

Summer55

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night95

Category winnerEternirisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men44

Unisex42

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,048

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,799

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerEternirisHigher 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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Hermetica Eterniris takes the classic pairing of rich woods and velvety floral notes in an unexpected, alcohol-free direction. The scent opens with a lively splash of juicy pineapple, zesty bergamot, and warm saffron, instantly catching your attention before softening into a powdery heart of earthy orris, raspberry, a…

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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 Eterniris?

Abjar takes 4 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Eterniris is rated 3.57/5 from 83 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Eterniris for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Eterniris?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Eterniris 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Eterniris?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Eterniris 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Eterniris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Pepper, Indian Oud and Amber.

Is Abjar or Eterniris better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eterniris is the stronger pick. For winter, Abjar is the stronger pick. Eterniris suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Eterniris?

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). Eterniris has top notes of Pineapple, Saffron, Bulgarian Rose and Pepper, heart notes of Raspberry, Lily-of-the-Valley, Geranium and Clove, a base of Indian Oud, Vetiver, Patchouli and Amber.