Abjar vs Genesis Oud Malaki
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Abjar takes 4 of 5 categories.
AbjarChoose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Genesis Oud MalakiChoose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Abjar4/5
Genesis Oud Malaki1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Abjar
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Abjar
- Sillage & projection
- Abjar
- Value for money
- Genesis Oud Malaki
- 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 DubaiGenesis Oud MalakiLe ChameauWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.49/ 5 · 86 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.30/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 35%Had 14%Want 51%
Category winnerAbjarRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate72%Love
13%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
86 votes
20%Love
30%Like
10%Ok
40%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAbjar
SillageAbjar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGenesis Oud MalakiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
leather92%
amber84%
smoky77%
animalic69%
aromatic61%
oud100%
rose92%
amber84%
patchouli77%
woody69%
earthy61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CypressPineClary SageNutmegStyraxAldehydesLavenderPepper
Heart
LeatherEarthy NotesBirch LeafIncenseIndian OudResinsWoody NotesGuaiac Wood
Base
CastoreumCivetTobaccoAgarwood (Oud)AmberTolu BalsamSandalwoodBenzoin
Top30 to 45 minutes
RoseBergamotNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)
Heart3 to 6 hours
Agarwood (Oud)AmberPatchouliApple
Base6 to 12+ hours
MuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud) and Amber. Durations are only published for Genesis Oud Malaki, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring61
Summer25
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring40
Summer0
Fall40
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,869
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#59,421
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerAbjarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAbjar 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 →Genesis Oud Malaki by Le Chameau is an intense woody aromatic fragrance built around dark resin, earthy greens, and dry woods. It opens with an herbal, rooty kick from Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), paired alongside a faint tartness of bergamot and rose. Soon after, the scent turns heavy and smoky as agarwood (oud) and a…
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 Genesis Oud Malaki?
Abjar takes 4 of 5 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Genesis Oud Malaki is rated 3.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Genesis Oud Malaki for a oud and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Abjar or Genesis Oud Malaki?
Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Genesis Oud Malaki 87/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Abjar or Genesis Oud Malaki?
Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Genesis Oud Malaki 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Abjar and Genesis Oud Malaki smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.
Is Abjar or Genesis Oud Malaki better for summer or winter?
Genesis Oud Malaki suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Abjar and Genesis Oud Malaki?
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). Genesis Oud Malaki has top notes of Rose, Bergamot and Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Patchouli and Apple, a base of Musk and Vetiver.
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